Form 3 Filing for William J. Williams

This filing is a Form 3, which reports initial beneficial ownership of securities. It pertains to William J. Williams, an officer of Ameriprise Financial Inc. (AMP), specifically the President of the Wealth Management Advisor Group. The filing details his direct ownership of Ameriprise common stock and various employee stock options with different expiration dates and exercise prices. It also includes a Power of Attorney document, designating specific individuals to act on Mr. Williams' behalf for SEC filings, including EDGAR submissions and reporting under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. The Power of Attorney clarifies that the appointed attorneys-in-fact are serving at the request of Mr. Williams and do not assume liability for his compliance with SEC regulations, though he remains ultimately responsible. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Mr. Williams is no longer required to file such reports or until it is revoked.