NEW YORK, NY, June 25, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Abu Arif has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

A recognized figure in finance, Mr. Arif has excelled as the president and the general manager of Ameriprise Bank FSB & Ameriprise Certificate Company in the Advice Wealth Management (AWM) segment of Ameriprise Financial Inc. since 2017. Also serving as the internal director for the aforementioned company, he is responsible for the cash, lending and personal trust products offered through the AWM segment. Renowned as a financial firm that was founded in 1894, Ameriprise Financial Inc. is headquartered in Minneapolis and has multiple corporate offices throughout the U.S., including New York, where Mr. Arif is located, and internationally in such locations as London and India.

Utilizing his wealth of expertise, Mr. Arif has served his local community in various capacities. He has been notably active as the director of the board of Community Health Charities, Childlife Foundation and Citizens Foundation. Furthermore, he has flourished as a volunteer for MV4NY, a community development non-profit organization based in New York City. Mr. Arif plans to continue serving the public in the future so that he can create more of a social impact within his community and beyond.

Attributing his success to positive thinking, commitment and hard work, Mr. Arif originally planned to pursue a career in medicine. However, with his interest in traveling and experiencing various places and cultures, he discovered that studying finance and business would better serve him to achieve his goals. Shifting the focus of his professional efforts, he concluded his academic efforts at the Institute of Business Administration in the University of Karachi, earning a Bachelor of Arts in business in 1986 and a Master of Business Administration in finance and marketing in 1988. To remain aware of developments in his field, Mr. Arif has been aligned with the American Bankers Association.

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