CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,687	$ 2,000	$ 1,475
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(90)	(103)	37
Net unrealized [gains (losses)] on securities:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(360)	131	(657)
Net unrealized gains on derivatives:
Net unrealized gains on derivatives	1	1	1
Defined benefit plans:
Defined benefit plans	(20)	(25)	45
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(469)	4	(574)
Total comprehensive income	1,218	2,004	901
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	65	318	166
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 1,153	$ 1,686	$ 735