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Ameriprise Financial Services vs ACT — which franchise is the better buy?

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Ameriprise Financial ServicesACT
Disclosure honestyAB
Investment from$12,098$83,447
Total fees9%
Outlets5,578128
Lawsuits82

Ameriprise Financial Services: what their numbers say

Extensive GDC payout grids (72%-91%), average gross income $19,985-$2,525,741 depending on production level. Detailed bonus programs, deferred compensation, and risk management tiered compensation disclosed.

ACT: what their numbers say

2025 data: 116 qualifying units, avg gross revenue $609,587, avg gross profit $365,706. Year-over-year revenue growth 4.6%. Quartile breakdowns provided. Cherry-picking: excludes 12 units (11 mid-year opens, 1 limited schedule), excludes terminated/ceased operations.

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