CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,314	$ 1,687	$ 2,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(76)	(90)	(103)
Net unrealized [gains (losses)] on securities:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	47	(360)	131
Net unrealized gains on derivatives:
Net unrealized gains on derivatives	4	1	1
Defined benefit plans:
Defined benefit plans	(34)	(20)	(25)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(59)	(469)	4
Total comprehensive income	1,255	1,218	2,004
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	65	318
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 1,255	$ 1,153	$ 1,686