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Experienced Advisor with Over $190 Million in Assets Returns to Ameriprise Citing Financial Planning Capabilities, Technology and a Vision for Advisor Growth

Business Wire•03/11/2026•12:08 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Ricardo Baptiste returns to Ameriprise with $193 million in client assets
  • ➤Baptiste spent 23 years at Ameriprise before joining Raymond James in 2020
  • ➤Approximately 1,700 experienced financial advisors joined Ameriprise in five years

Expert Statements

Ricardo Baptiste, Private wealth advisor at Ameriprise Financial

“My experience away reinforced what I value about Ameriprise and what’s important to me in a long-term partner for my practice.”

Ricardo Baptiste, Private wealth advisor at Ameriprise Financial

“I knew I needed a firm that shared my commitment to comprehensive financial planning, independence, advisor success, and an elevated client experience. Ultimately, those priorities brought me back to Ameriprise, where I spent more than two decades building my practice and helping clients achieve their financial goals.”

Ricardo Baptiste, Private wealth advisor at Ameriprise Financial

“The firm’s financial planning capabilities, technology and resources were also important factors in my decision to return, along with a leadership team that values independent advisors and listens to their perspectives.”

Ricardo Baptiste, Private wealth advisor at Ameriprise Financial

“We're excited to leverage Ameriprise's resources and collaborative culture to continue growing our practice, enhance the client experience and build on the positive feedback we've already received from clients during the transition.”

Sabrina Sabate, Franchise Field Vice President at Ameriprise Financial

“When accomplished advisors like Ricardo choose to return to Ameriprise, it reinforces what makes our firm distinctive.”

Sabrina Sabate, Franchise Field Vice President at Ameriprise Financial

“We combine industry-leading financial planning capabilities with a culture that supports advisor growth and puts clients at the center of everything we do. We're excited to help Ricardo build on the success he's already achieved.”

Experienced Advisor with Over $190 Million in Assets Returns to Ameriprise Citing Financial Planning Capabilities, Technology and a Vision for Advisor Growth

Ricardo Baptiste rejoins Ameriprise after spending six years at Raymond James

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