AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL OPENS NEW OFFICE

Ameriprise Financial Services, a leader in the financial planning services industry, has opened a new office at 101 Franklin Square Way in Easley. Grand Opening ceremonies and a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Easley Chamber of Commerce were held on Friday, January 27, 2006.

Senior Financial Advisor, Brian Raines said the office was opened to meet the growing demand for financial services and advice from an Ameriprise financial advisor in the Easley area. As of today, there will be two financial advisors working in the office. Raines will be joined by Richard Welkner, who left Edward Jones to join the firm. You may reach the new Easley office of Ameriprise by calling 306-8187.

Ameriprise Financial Services is one of the nation’s leading financial planning companies. Ameriprise currently owns or manages more than $430 billion in assets. Through a network of more than 11,500 financial advisors and its online services, the company provides comprehensive, long-term financial planning and high quality financial products to more than 2.8 million clients throughout the United States.

For more information, visit the company’s website Ameriprise.com. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member NASD.

L-R Front Row: Fran Cape-Easley Chamber, Rick Welkner-Associate Financial Advisor, Andreana Whitlock, Alexandra Whitlock, Brian Raines, Sr.-Financial Advisor/Company Owner, Angela Whitlock, Kent Dykes-Easley Chamber

L-R Back Row: Ben Pearsall, Michael Barnes-Regional VP Dreyfus Investments, Van Matthews, Gary Ellenburg, Lane Whitlock, Nancy Ellenburg, Office Manager