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Shareholders' Equity Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2017
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  |  |  | $ 2,500 | $ 2,500
Remaining balance under stock repurchase program | $ 1,100 |  |  |  |
Number of shares reacquired through surrender of restricted shares | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |  |
Value of shares reacquired through surrender of restricted shares | $ 34 | $ 44 | $ 33 |  |
Number of shares reacquired through net settlement of options | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.2 |  |
Aggregate value of shares reacquired through net settlement of options | $ 106 | $ 85 | $ 298 |  |
Treasury shares reissued for restricted stock award grants and Ameriprise Financial Franchise Advisor Deferred Compensation Plan | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |  |
Open Market Share Repurchases [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Repurchase of common shares (in shares) | 13.4 | 11.3 | 9.9 |  |
Repurchase of common shares | $ 1,900 | $ 1,600 | $ 1,300 |  |

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