SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,632	$ 2,371	$ 2,781	$ 2,861
Land, buildings, equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation	705	753
Total assets	144,576	134,729
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	135,344	125,017
Common Stock, Value, Issued	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	6,929	6,503
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	7,289	6,381
Treasury Stock, Value	(6,961)	(5,325)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	595	1,194
Shareholders' Equity:
Total Ameriprise Financial, Inc. shareholders' equity	8,192	9,092
Total liabilities and equity	144,576	134,729
Ameriprise Financial, Inc:
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	925	900	712	1,316
Investments	743	894
Loans to subsidiaries	457	467
Due from subsidiaries	416	225
Receivables	64	12
Land, buildings, equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation	250	251
Investment in subsidiaries	7,652	8,200
Other assets	1,224	1,350
Total assets	11,731	12,299
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	191	198
Due to subsidiaries	405	330
Long-term Debt	2,720	2,403
Other liabilities	560	612
Total liabilities	3,876	3,543
Common Stock, Value, Issued	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	6,929	6,503
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	7,289	6,381
Treasury Stock, Value	(6,961)	(5,325)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	595	1,194
Shareholders' Equity:
Total Ameriprise Financial, Inc. shareholders' equity	7,855	8,756
Total liabilities and equity	$ 11,731	$ 12,299