Byron Ellis Honored by Reuters

Byron Ellis of Ameriprise Financial Honored by Reuters as a Top Financial Advisor Nationwide

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Byron Ellis was recently included among the Reuters Top Advisors 2008 list recognizing top financial advisors in the United States.

Byron Ellis CFP., CLU, ChFC, CRPC, is a senior partner with The Woodlands-based Ellis & Ellis Ameriprise Financial Services firm.

Reuters, global information company, has recently launched Reuters AdvicePoint, an online community connecting investors with financial advisors in an atmosphere of trust and confidence. As part of the launch, Reuters released the Top Advisors 2008 list.

Advisors were asked to complete an online survey regarding the metrics of their practice, and resulting submissions were tabulated and grouped by geographic regions. Quantitative criteria were used to benchmark advisors in categories including location, assets under management, and niche client focus.

"With the increase in investors seeking the assistance of a financial advisor, Reuters AdvicePoint aims to become the place where investors connect with financial experts," said Scott Parry, general manager, Reuters AdvicePoint. "While most financial web sites are there to serve the self-directed investor, Reuters AdvicePoint provides financial advisors with a rare opportunity to communicate with a community of investors that are actively looking to be advised. Top Advisors 208 is just one of the ways in which Reuters AdvicePoint helps investors connect with financial advisors who are best suited to address their unique issues."

As a global information company, Reuters provides indispensable information tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. For more information about Reuters AdvicePoint and a complete list of recognized financial advisors, please visit the Web site below.

Byron Ellis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP.), a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Information Systems and Quantitative Statistics from Abilene Christian University.

His professional accomplishments include recognition as a Master Advisor by American Express Financial Services from 1998 to 2006, the President's Recognition Award from 1998 to 2006, the Advanced Advisor Group Platinum Team in 2002 to 2006, the Diamond Ring Club in 2006, and the Chairman's Advisory Council from 2004 to 2007.

Extremely active in local organizations and community service, Byron Ellis is a past Chairman of the Board of the South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, past chair of Leadership Montgomery County, and he is a past Partners Program volunteer for the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. He and his wife have one daughter and live in The Woodlands.

Ameriprise Financial Services is one of the nation's leading financial planning companies. The Ellis & Ellis office of Ameriprise Financial Services is located in the Town Center One building at 1450 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. For more information about Ellis & Ellis please call (281) 367-8658.