Ameriprise Financial (AMP) delivered strong first-quarter results, exceeding analyst estimates and reporting a 9.6% dividend increase. The investment firm’s adjusted operating EPS reached $8.39, topping expectations of $8.20, and assets under management surged to $1.42 trillion. Ameriprise’s Advice & Wealth Management segment drove earnings growth, while the Asset Management and Retirement & Protection Solutions segments also reported notable improvements.