CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 479	$ 515
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(85)	15
Net unrealized gains on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains arising during the period	147	239
Reclassification of net securities gains included in net income	(7)	(3)
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	(69)	(91)
Total net unrealized gains on securities	71	145
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(14)	160
Total comprehensive income	465	675
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	30	124
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 435	$ 551