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Advisor Joins Ameriprise Financial With $110 Million In Assets for Financial Planning Culture and Growth Opportunities
MINNEAPOLIS, September 22, 2025--Financial advisor Mike Felton, CFP®, recently joined the branch channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from Merrill Lynch with $110 million in client assets. The 20-year industry veteran, located in Charleston, S.C., was looking to gain greater control over his practice and wanted to align with a firm that prioritizes comprehensive financial planning and advisor support.
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