Core Viewpoint - Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP) is expected to report year-over-year growth in revenues and earnings for Q2 2025, with results influenced by higher assets under management (AUM) and administration (AUA), although rising expenses may pose challenges [1][10]. Financial Performance Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMP's management and financial advice fees is $2.6 billion, reflecting a 6% increase from the prior year [3]. - Distribution fees are estimated at $522.1 million, indicating a 3.4% rise, while other revenues are projected at $137.1 million, suggesting a 6.3% growth [4]. - Net investment income is expected to decline by 8.7% to $841.2 million, and premiums, policy, and contract charges are estimated to fall by 1% to $377.2 million [5]. Asset Management Insights - Total AUM and AUA are projected to reach $1.49 trillion, representing a 4.4% increase year-over-year [6]. - Despite market volatility, the company has experienced decent inflows, contributing to the growth in AUM and AUA [6]. Expense Management - Total adjusted operating expenses are anticipated to rise by 6% year-over-year to $3.24 billion, driven by technology upgrades and hiring, despite efforts to control general and administrative costs [7][10]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus estimate for earnings per share is $9.00, indicating a 5.5% increase from the previous year, with total sales expected to reach $4.34 billion, reflecting a 4% increase [11]. Earnings Surprise History - Ameriprise has a solid earnings surprise history, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, with an average beat of 2.05% [2]. Earnings Whisper - The likelihood of Ameriprise beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings this quarter is low, as it currently has an Earnings ESP of -0.73% and a Zacks Rank of 3 [8][9].

Summary of AMP's Wealth and Retirement Business Units Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: AMP (AMP) - **Date**: July 21, 2025 - **Focus**: Wealth and Retirement Business Units Key Points and Arguments Strategic Direction - AMP has simplified its portfolio, reduced costs, and strengthened its balance sheet, positioning itself as a specialist in retirement solutions [6][7] - The company aims to approach growth with a challenger brand mindset, embracing technology and agility while maintaining its legacy of safety and security [7] Financial Performance - In 2024, AMP reported an operating profit of $236 million, with $174 million (approximately 75%) coming from its wealth management businesses [8] - The North platform is the third-largest WRAP platform for superannuation and pensions in Australia, managing approximately $80 billion [10] Retirement Solutions - AMP has introduced innovative retirement solutions, including the North Guaranty and lifetime superannuation options, which are unique in the market [11][12] - The company launched the Citro Lifestyle app to address the social aspects of retirement, enhancing customer engagement [12] Market Opportunity - By 2031, 33% of Australia's population will be in retirement, with $750 billion in assets expected to transition into the retirement phase over the next six years [14] - Despite significant wealth, 80% of Australian retirees struggle to enjoy a comfortable retirement due to a lack of financial literacy and access to advice [16][17] Challenges in the Retirement Sector - 50% of Australians are concerned about not having enough money in retirement, leading to a tendency to underspend [18] - There is a shortage of independent financial advisers, which complicates access to quality advice for the general population [19] Innovative Features - AMP's lifetime solutions combine the benefits of account-based pensions and annuities, providing clients with higher income in retirement [29][32] - The company has developed a unique approach to mitigate market and longevity risks through pooled solutions and market-linked income streams [41][44] Age Pension Insights - 63% of Australians are eligible for some form of Centrelink support in retirement, with the asset test favoring those using AMP's lifetime super functionality [45][48] - AMP's analysis shows that 94% of its members could benefit from increased eligibility for the age pension through lifetime super features [49] Growth and Market Position - The platform market is growing at approximately 10% per year, with AMP's North platform positioned to capture a larger share of the addressable market estimated at $2.4 trillion [70] - Only 10% of Australians currently receive financial advice, indicating a significant opportunity for AMP to expand its advisory services [71] Technology and Efficiency - AMP is investing in in-house technology and AI to enhance adviser efficiency and client engagement, aiming to increase the number of clients served by each adviser [75][84] - The North platform has seen significant growth in managed portfolios, now totaling $21.8 billion, reflecting strong adviser and client adoption [83] Conclusion - AMP is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing retirement market through innovative solutions, a focus on financial advice accessibility, and leveraging technology to enhance adviser-client relationships [76][92]

AMP's Financial Performance and Strategy - AMP's FY24 NPAT was $107 million[16] - Platforms FY24 NPAT reached $72 million[18] - Super & Investments FY24 NPAT was $67 million[21] - AMP is focusing on wealth management after simplifying its portfolio[15, 11] - AMP is adopting a challenger brand mindset to drive performance in wealth businesses[9, 12] Retirement Solutions and Market Opportunity - Australia's superannuation savings pool is the world's fifth largest, worth $4.1 trillion and expected to reach $10 trillion by 2040[37] - Only 1% of post-retirement assets are in lifetime products, representing a $28 billion market opportunity[31] - Platforms market has grown 10% in the last 12 months to $760 billion[102] - AMP Super has $58 billion in total assets[137] - 94% of AMP's 580,000 members would benefit from Lifetime Super[68] North Platform Performance - North's total funds under administration are $83.2 billion[99] - North has $21.8 billion in Managed Portfolios funds under management[99, 120] - MyNorth Lifetime has over 2,000 members[99]

Ameriprise Financial Overview - Ameriprise Financial has $1.5 trillion in total assets under management, administration, and advisement[7] - Ameriprise Bank, FSB holds over $24 billion in assets[8] - The company has $198 billion life insurance in force[8] - Ameriprise Financial's market capitalization has increased from $8.8 billion at spin-off to $46.4 billion[8] Financial Performance - Advice & Wealth Management contributed 65% to the company's pretax adjusted operating earnings in 2025, amounting to $3.263 billion[19, 85] - Asset Management accounted for 19% of pretax adjusted operating earnings in 2025, totaling $955 million[19, 92] - Retirement & Protection Solutions represented 16% of pretax adjusted operating earnings in 2025, which is $742 million[19, 85] - The company's adjusted operating earnings excluding annual unlocking were $3.681 billion in the trailing twelve months ending March 31, 2025[88] - Ameriprise Financial returned $12.2 billion of capital to shareholders over five years[22] Wealth Management - Wealth Management client assets reached $1.023 trillion in 2025[44] - Wealth Management pretax adjusted operating earnings were $3.263 billion in 2025[44] - Wealth Management adjusted operating net revenue was $11.0 billion in 2025[44] Columbia Threadneedle Investments - Columbia Threadneedle has $657 billion in Assets Under Management and Advisement[56]

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Financial Performance - Adjusted operating earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $950 million, up 8.2% from $878 million in the same period of 2024[252]. - The net income for the twelve months ended March 31, 2025, was $2.994 billion, a decrease of 4.3% compared to $3.129 billion in 2024[255]. - Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $4,481 million, an increase of $156 million, or 4%, compared to the prior year period[264]. - Net income decreased by $407 million, or 41%, to $583 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $990 million in the prior year[264]. - Adjusted operating earnings per diluted share increased to $9.50, up from $8.39, representing a growth of 13.3%[252]. Assets Under Management - As of March 31, 2025, Ameriprise Financial has $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration, and advisement, reflecting a 3% increase from $1.45 trillion in the previous year[244][261]. - The total assets under management increased by $19.5 billion, or 2%, from $1.127 trillion in 2024 to $1.146 trillion in 2025[261]. - The Advice & Wealth Management segment's assets under management grew by 10% to $569.1 billion, up from $518.1 billion in the previous year[261]. - Total Assets Under Management (AUM) increased by $19.5 billion, or 2%, to $1.1 trillion as of March 31, 2025, driven by a $51.0 billion increase in Advice & Wealth Management AUM and a $30.7 billion decrease in Asset Management AUM[262]. - Total client assets increased by $68.7 billion, or 7%, to $1.0 trillion as of March 31, 2025, primarily due to market appreciation and client net inflows[280]. Revenue and Fees - Management and financial advice fees increased by $203 million, or 8%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, reflecting market appreciation and continued wrap account net inflows[265]. - The Advice & Wealth Management segment reported total revenues of $2.9 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a 6% increase from $2.7 billion in the prior year[286]. - Management and financial advice fees rose by $210 million, or 14%, to $1.7 billion, driven by an 18% increase in average advisory wrap account assets, which reached $88.0 billion[287]. Expenses and Costs - Distribution expenses increased by $193 million, or 14%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to higher advisor compensation and investments in recruiting experienced advisors[272]. - Distribution expenses increased by $185 million, or 14%, to $1.6 billion, reflecting higher transactional activity and investments in recruiting experienced advisors[291]. - General and administrative expenses for the Corporate & Other segment decreased by $6 million, or 8%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the prior year[318]. Investment and Market Conditions - The S&P 500 daily average increased by 18% from 4,996 in 2024 to 5,899 in 2025, indicating a favorable market environment[258]. - Net investment income decreased by $60 million, or 11%, to $500 million, primarily due to lower average invested assets and unfavorable investment yields[289]. - The anticipated deposit growth is expected to be positively impacted by rising interest rates, which will affect investment portfolio yield[352]. Cash and Liquidity - Total cash balances increased to $86.0 billion as of March 31, 2025, up from $82.4 billion in the prior year, with Ameriprise Bank deposit balances increasing by 7%[283]. - The company maintained substantial liquidity with $7.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025[323]. - The parent company had $1.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and unencumbered liquid securities as of March 31, 2025, compared to $856 million as of December 31, 2024[324]. Corporate Actions and Strategy - The company is focusing on a strategy to shift towards lower-risk products, including exiting variable annuities with living benefit riders[352]. - The company anticipates adjusted operating earnings per diluted share growth of 12% to 15% in the upcoming periods[253]. - The company continues to monitor the potential impact of the OECD's Pillar Two model rules on its consolidated financial statements[332].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased by 5% driven by positive asset growth and higher transactional activity [10] - Earnings rose by 8% with EPS up 13%, reflecting strong business growth and ongoing expense discipline [10] - Return on equity excluding AOCI remains at 52%, indicating best-in-class performance [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Wealth Management, assets increased by 7% to $1 trillion, with inflows of $10.3 billion [11] - Wrap activity saw a 34% increase in flows to $8.7 billion, with total wrap assets growing by 10% to $573 billion [12] - Retirement Protection Solutions reported strong earnings with annuities growing by 28% and life business sales up by 22% [23] - Asset Management faced challenges with net outflows of $18.3 billion, despite strong investment performance [25][50] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management and advisement reached $1.5 trillion, benefiting from strong net client flows and equity market appreciation [39] - The bank's assets grew to over $24 billion, contributing positively to earnings [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing its advice value proposition and integrating technology to support advisers [14][17] - A new Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform called Signature Wealth is being tested, expected to launch soon [15][66] - The company aims to maintain flexibility and opportunism in a volatile market environment, supported by a strong capital position [30][84] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges ongoing market volatility and economic uncertainty but expresses confidence in the company's diversified business model [8][36] - The outlook for net interest income is positive due to proactive portfolio adjustments [62] - The company remains committed to returning capital to shareholders, with an 8% dividend increase announced [31][41] Other Important Information - The company achieved a 12% increase in adviser productivity, reflecting strong asset growth [17] - Client satisfaction remains high, with a rating of 4.9 out of 5 [18] - The company has been recognized for its technology innovation and client engagement strategies [16][33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for AWM NII and bank earnings - Management expects improvement in net interest income based on recent actions taken [62] Question: Details on Signature Wealth platform - Signature Wealth is a comprehensive UMA platform that offers flexibility for advisers and clients [66] Question: AWM flows and competitive landscape - Management reports strong client activity and engagement, with good new asset additions [71] Question: Adviser recruiting environment - The company has seen good recruitment numbers and a strong pipeline for the second quarter [95] Question: Capital position and potential acquisitions - Management emphasizes flexibility in responding to market opportunities due to a strong capital position [84] Question: G&A expenses outlook - G&A expenses are expected to remain flat for the year [134] Question: Client behavior in April - No significant changes in client transactional activity have been observed despite market volatility [138]

Core Viewpoint - Ameriprise Financial (AMP) reported strong first-quarter 2025 adjusted operating earnings of $9.50 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.12, reflecting a 13% increase year over year [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted operating total net revenues for the quarter were $4.31 billion, a 5% increase year over year, although it fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.38 billion [3] - Total GAAP net revenues were $4.35 billion, also up 5% year over year [3] - Adjusted operating expenses rose to $3.16 billion, an increase of 5% [3] - Net income on a GAAP basis was $583 million or $5.83 per share, down from $990 million or $9.46 per share in the prior-year quarter [2] Assets Under Management - As of March 31, 2025, total assets under management (AUM) and assets under administration (AUA) reached $1.49 trillion, a 3% increase year over year, driven by decent client net inflows [4] Capital Distribution Actions - Ameriprise repurchased 1.2 million shares for $617 million during the quarter and announced a new share repurchase authorization of $4.5 billion through June 30, 2027 [5] - A quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per share was declared, marking an 8% increase from the previous payout, to be paid on May 19 to shareholders as of May 5 [6] Future Outlook - Elevated expenses, primarily due to technology upgrades, are expected to continue impacting AMP's bottom line, but the company is well-positioned for top-line growth due to its robust AUM balance and business-restructuring initiatives [7]

Core Insights - Ameriprise Financial Services (AMP) reported $4.31 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, a year-over-year increase of 5.1%, with an EPS of $9.50 compared to $8.39 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.38 billion by -1.68%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $9.12 by +4.17% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total Assets Under Administration were reported at $314.06 million, slightly below the average estimate of $316.39 million [4] - Total Assets Under Management and Administration stood at $1.49 billion, matching the average estimate [4] - Net investment income revenues were $868 million, exceeding the average estimate of $843.40 million, but reflecting a year-over-year decline of -3.7% [4] - Premiums, policy and contract charges revenues were $360 million, below the estimated $390.76 million, marking a -7.7% change year-over-year [4] - Management and financial advice fees revenues were $2.60 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $2.64 billion, but showing a year-over-year increase of +8.5% [4] - Distribution fees revenues were $522 million, compared to the average estimate of $533.44 million, reflecting a +3.2% year-over-year change [4] - Asset Management revenues were reported at $846 million, below the average estimate of $881.58 million, indicating a -1.1% year-over-year change [4] - Advice and Wealth Management Distribution fees revenues were $613 million, compared to the average estimate of $625.44 million, showing a +2.5% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Ameriprise shares have returned -6.6% over the past month, underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -5.1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Ameriprise Financial Services (AMP) reported quarterly earnings of $9.50 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.12 per share, and up from $8.39 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 4.17% [1] - The company posted revenues of $4.31 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.68%, but an increase from $4.1 billion year-over-year [2] - Ameriprise shares have declined approximately 11.4% year-to-date, compared to a decline of 8.6% for the S&P 500 [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $9.11, with expected revenues of $4.37 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the consensus EPS estimate is $37.12 on revenues of $17.65 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Ameriprise has been unfavorable, leading to a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Financial - Investment Management industry, to which Ameriprise belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 7% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Ameriprise's stock performance [5]