CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 364	$ 479
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11)	(85)
Net unrealized gains on securities	193	71
Net unrealized gains on derivatives	1	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	183	(14)
Total comprehensive income	547	465
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	30
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 547	$ 435