Ameriprise Financial, Inc. posted a robust first quarter of 2026, with record-adjusted operating earnings of $11.26 per share, surpassing estimates and reflecting a 19% year-over-year increase. While the company faced total net outflows of $5.9 billion—markedly better than the $18.3 billion outflows of the previous year—it solidified its position in asset management through new partnerships, including a $28 billion deal with Huntington Bank. Additionally, adjusted operating revenues rose 11% to $4.8 billion, and the company is set to return 88% of its operating earnings to shareholders, signaling confidence despite potential challenges ahead.