SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT (Balance Sheet) (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,638	$ 2,632	$ 2,371	$ 2,781
Land, buildings, equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation	667	705
Total assets	148,810	144,576
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	139,505	135,344
Common Stock, Value, Issued	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	7,345	6,929
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	8,469	7,289
Treasury Stock, Value	(8,589)	(6,961)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	662	595
Shareholders' Equity:
Total Ameriprise Financial, Inc. shareholders' equity	8,124	8,192
Total liabilities and equity	148,810	144,576
Ameriprise Financial, Inc:
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	1,257	925	900	712
Investments	1,181	743
Loans to subsidiaries	167	457
Due from subsidiaries	212	416
Receivables	22	64
Land, buildings, equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation	232	250
Investment in subsidiaries	7,762	7,652
Other assets	1,577	1,224
Total assets	12,410	11,731
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	211	191
Due to subsidiaries	329	54
Loans from Affiliates	349	351
Long-term debt	3,062	2,720
Other liabilities	569	560
Total liabilities	4,520	3,876
Common Stock, Value, Issued	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	7,345	6,929
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	8,469	7,289
Treasury Stock, Value	(8,589)	(6,961)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	662	595
Shareholders' Equity:
Total Ameriprise Financial, Inc. shareholders' equity	7,890	7,855
Total liabilities and equity	$ 12,410	$ 11,731