Financial Education Videos & Downloads | James Thorpe

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James Thorpe

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Our goal? Helping you achieve yours.

Our goal? Helping you achieve yours.

The goals that matter most to you matters most to your Ameriprise Financial advisor. We take the time to know you and provide personalized advice to help you reach those goals today and still feel prepared for tomorrow. For over 130 years, we’ve helped clients feel more financially confident. (0:30)

Putting clients first for 130 years

Putting clients first for 130 years

For 130 years, Ameriprise Financial has remained true to its vision of putting our clients' interests first. A strong financial foundation, passionate stewardship of the business and a track record of standing behind clients through good times and bad is at the heart of our success. (2:34)

Reach your financial goals with help from Ameriprise Financial advisors

Reach your financial goals with help from Ameriprise Financial advisors

Ameriprise Financial Advisors provide personalized advice to help our clients reach their financial goals in the short and long term. With over 130 years of history, we know that what matters most to our clients is the 1-to-1 relationship with a financial advisor they can trust to set them up for financial success. Start financial planning with us today: www.ameriprise.com (2:24)

Financial advice I can count on

Financial advice I can count on

Everyone has opinions about the current economy. Staying on track in uncertain markets is easier with personal financial advice from an Ameriprise financial advisor who knows you and your goals. See how personal financial advice can help you stay on track at: www.ameriprise.com/experience/talk (0:30)

Balancing growth and protection

Balancing growth and protection

How do you find the right balance when you're saving for the future? Learn how the RiverSource Structured Solutions 2℠ annuity works to combine growth potential with a level of protection. (RiverSource Structured Solutions 2℠ annuity is not available in NY. Not yet approved for use in Oregon.)

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Our commitment to you

Our commitment to you

In the Our commitment to you video, we highlight how RiverSource helps clients live confidently every day and well into the future. (1:31)

Four Generations. One Solution.

Four Generations. One Solution.

Leaving a legacy for her family was at the top of Bonnie’s financial goals. This moving video shares her family’s reflections about that legacy—and the important role RiverSource annuities played. (7:21)

Insurance: How to protect income

Insurance: How to protect income

Discover how you can protect your greatest asset if you become sick or injured and can't work. (2:15)

A solid foundation starts with protecting income

A solid foundation starts with protecting income

Pascale Haspil implemented a recommendation from her advisor nearly 20 years ago. Today, it's helping keep her financial security intact. (4:08)

Count on so much more

Count on so much more

At Ameriprise Financial we know that what matters most to our clients is the 1-to-1 relationship with a financial advisor they can trust. For over 130 years, clients have counted on us to help them reach their financial goals in the short and long term. (0:30)

Insurance: What are living benefits

Insurance: What are living benefits

There’s more to life insurance than just a death benefit. Learn about living benefits. (2:31)

Insurance: What needs protecting

Insurance: What needs protecting

Explore the types of insurance to help protect loved ones, your income and your assets. (2:46)

The confidence to stay invested

The confidence to stay invested

How will the ups and downs of the market affect your retirement portfolio? Watch this video to see how the RiverSource Structured Solutions 2℠ annuity can help give you the confidence to stay invested. (RiverSource Structured Solutions 2℠ annuity is not available in NY. This video is not yet approved for use in OR.) (1:35)

Understanding the ‘Sequence of Returns’ risk

Understanding the ‘Sequence of Returns’ risk

A critical risk to consider when deciding when to retire is called “Sequence of Returns” risk. Watch this video to show you how dramatically it can impact your retirement portfolio. (2:40)

Elements of an effective estate strategy

Use this guide to help you navigate the important elements of an effective estate strategy.

Connecting your business and your broader financial objectives

A guide outlining seven key conversations to help small business owners align business decisions with personal financial goals.

Understanding Medicare

If you’re five or more years away from retirement use this whitepaper to understand action steps that can help you achieve financial confidence.

All about you client preference questionnaire

This short questionnaire will help us work together in a way that fits your needs.

Annual fixed income outlook

What’s ahead for fixed income in 2026? Find out from the Ameriprise Investment Research Group.

Ameriprise story fact sheet

See how Ameriprise combines personalized advice, top rated service and over 130 years of experience to help clients achieve their goals.

Ameriprise Financial client relationship summary

Form CRS summarizes important information about the services we offer, our fees, and potential conflicts of interest in a clear and concise manner.

Navigating your job transition

This brochure provides practical guidance for individuals navigation a job transition.