Ameriprise Financial Chief Executive Officer to Present at UBS Best of Americas Conference.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Cracchiolo will make an investor presentation related to the Company's business and strategy at the UBS Best of Americas Conference in London on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 8:00 am London time.

A live audio webcast of the presentation and the presentation slides will be available to the general public through the Investor Relations section of the Ameriprise Financial website at http://ir.ameriprise.com. An audio replay of Mr. Cracchiolo's presentation will be available through the same web address later that day.

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. is a leading financial planning and services company with more than 12,000 financial advisors and registered representatives that provides solutions for clients' asset accumulation, income management and insurance protection needs. The Company's financial advisors deliver tailored solutions to clients through a comprehensive and personalized financial planning approach built on a long-term relationship with a knowledgeable advisor. The Company specializes in meeting the retirement-related financial needs of the mass affluent. Financial advisory services and investments are available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member NASD and SIPC. For more information, visit www.ameriprise.com.