Financial Education Videos & Downloads | Michael Barnes

Michael Barnes

Private Wealth Advisor

Fiduciam Financial

A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

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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)

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)

Plan for passions

Plan for passions

Life insurance provided comfort for James and Emily Hiter when life took an unexpected turn. Their only regret is missing the opportunity to use it to help leave a legacy. (4:05)

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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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)

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)

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)

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: 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)

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)

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.

Elements of an effective estate strategy

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

Annual fixed income outlook

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

Confident Retirement conversation guide for wealth builders

This interactive brochure helps clients evaluate their current financial situation and prepare for the future.

Ameriprise Financial wellness flyer

Highlight that your practice offers a complimentary financial education program for local businesses.

Expense supplement

This interactive data sheet captures essential & lifestyle expenses in a client-friendly way and includes calculations when completed electronically.