Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for Ameriprise Financial, Inc., held on April 29, 2026. The filing details the voting outcomes for director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance and shareholder voting. It does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. Investors should refer to the company's Form 10-K or 10-Q for financial statements.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholder participation was high, with 78,335,494 shares represented, constituting approximately 86.4% of the 90,689,669 outstanding shares entitled to vote as of the March 2, 2026 record date.
Item 1: Election of Directors
All eight director nominees were elected for a one-year term. Voting results were as follows:
| Director Name | Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Cracchiolo | 68,019,068 | 4,534,672 | 280,794 |
| Robert F. Sharpe, Jr. | 67,843,593 | 4,921,475 | 69,466 |
| Dianne Neal Blixt | 68,124,291 | 4,613,738 | 96,505 |
| Amy DiGeso | 65,655,057 | 7,076,691 | 102,786 |
| Christopher J. Williams | 71,018,197 | 1,672,027 | 144,310 |
| Glynis A. Bryan | 72,288,976 | 448,581 | 96,977 |
| Liane J. Pelletier | 72,533,365 | 201,640 | 99,529 |
| Brian T. Shea | 71,226,122 | 1,506,700 | 101,712 |
Item 2: Ratification of Auditor
Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
- Votes For: 75,820,390
- Votes Against: 2,449,928
- Abstentions: 65,176
Item 3: Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay)
Shareholders approved the nonbinding advisory vote on the compensation of Named Executive Officers.
- Votes For: 65,673,362
- Votes Against: 6,847,326
- Abstentions: 313,846
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is strictly a disclosure of shareholder voting results.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Meeting Date: April 29, 2026.
- Participation Rate: 86.4% of entitled shares were represented.
- Board Composition: All 8 nominees were successfully elected.
- Auditor Status: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Compensation Approval: The "Say-on-Pay" proposal was approved by shareholders.
- Broker Non-Votes: 5,500,960 broker non-votes were recorded for the director elections and executive compensation vote.