CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 215	$ 352	$ 914	$ 1,307
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(16)	(65)	(55)	(50)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(28)	(19)	382	(186)
Net unrealized gains on derivatives	1	1	3	1
Defined benefit plans	0	0	6	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(43)	(83)	336	(235)
Total comprehensive income	172	269	1,250	1,072
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(89)	0	68
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 172	$ 358	$ 1,250	$ 1,004