X0306 4/A 2015-12-31 2016-01-05 0001052100 WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL INC WDR 0001330721 Avery Michael L 6300 LAMAR AVENUE OVERLAND PARK KS 66202 0 1 0 0 President Class A Common 197466 D Mr. Avery's beneficial ownership as reported in Column 5 of his ownership report on Form 4 filed on January 5, 2016 did not reflect a transfer of 8,291 shares of common stock of the issuer to Mr. Avery's ex-wife pursuant to a domestic relations order. Column 5 of this amendment to the January 5, 2016 Form 4 reflects Mr. Avery's beneficial ownership after giving effect to the transfer. Mr. Avery no longer reports as beneficially owned any securities owned by his ex-wife. Michael L. Avery 2016-02-11