Mr. Cracchiolo has been chairman and chief executive officer of Ameriprise Financial since 2005, when the company, American Express Financial Advisors, completed its spin-off from the American Express Company. Prior to his current role, Mr. Cracchiolo held a number of executive level positions at American Express, including group president American Express Global Financial Services (2000-2005) and held the following roles: chairman and CEO of American Express Financial Advisors; and chairman of American Express International Bank. In addition, Mr. Cracchiolo was president and CEO of Travel Related Services International (1998-2000); president of Global Network Services (1997-1998); senior vice president of Travel Related Services Quality, Global Reengineering and Strategy (1993-1997); and executive vice president and chief financial officer of Shearson Lehman Brothers (then a unit of American Express) (1990-1993). Mr. Cracchiolo is a member of the Business Roundtable. He previously served on the boards of directors of the American Council of Life Insurers, the Financial Services Roundtable and on the board of advisors to the March of Dimes Foundation. Mr. Cracchiolo holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance, both from New York University. He also holds a Certified Public Accountant designation in New York State (inactive) and holds Financially Industry Regulatory Authority certifications (inactive).