CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 335	$ 476	$ 699	$ 955
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(28)	100	(39)	15
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	217	(238)	410	(167)
Net unrealized gains on derivatives	1	0	2	0
Defined benefit plans	6	0	6	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	196	(138)	379	(152)
Total comprehensive income	531	338	1,078	803
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	127	0	157
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 531	$ 211	$ 1,078	$ 646