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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31,For the Quarterly Period Ended
September 30, 2019
OR
oOR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from_______________________to_______________________

For the Transition Period from_______________________to_______________________
Commission File No. 1-32525 
Commission File No.1-32525
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3180631
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1099 Ameriprise Financial CenterMinneapolisMinnesota55474
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (612) 671-3131
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:  Not Applicable
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.       Yes x    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).       Yes xNo o
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(612)671-3131
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:Not Applicable
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (par value $.01 per share)AMPNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  YesNo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  YesNo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filerx
Accelerated Filero
Non-AcceleratedNon-accelerated Filero

Smaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes oNo x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  YesNo
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at April 19,October 25, 2019
Common Stock (par value $.01 per share)133,904,298126,695,584 shares
 



AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. 

FORM 10-Q
INDEX 
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
Consolidated Statements of Operations — Three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income — Three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Balance Sheets — March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Equity — Three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — ThreeNine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
4. Variable Interest Entities
5. Investments
6. Financing Receivables
7. Deferred Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducement Costs
8. Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims and Separate Account Liabilities
9. Variable Annuity and Insurance Guarantees
10. Debt
11. Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
12. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
13. Derivatives and Hedging Activities
14. Leases
15. Held for Sale Classification
16. Shareholders’ Equity
17. Regulatory RequirementsIncome Taxes
18. Income TaxesContingencies
19. Contingencies
20. Earnings per Share
21.20. Segment Information
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
  
Part II.  Other Information
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.  Exhibits
Signatures

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 20182019 2018
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Revenues          
Management and financial advice fees$1,627
 $1,669
$1,794
 $1,739
 $5,153
 $5,099
Distribution fees480
 468
480
 470
 1,450
 1,403
Net investment income397
 396
356
 386
 1,121
 1,201
Premiums371
 343
374
 363
 1,121
 1,063
Other revenues278
 308
347
 358
 941
 950
Total revenues3,153
 3,184
3,351
 3,316
 9,786
 9,716
Banking and deposit interest expense35
 16
34
 24
 106
 60
Total net revenues3,118
 3,168
3,317
 3,292
 9,680
 9,656
Expenses          
Distribution expenses900
 905
971
 920
 2,819
 2,727
Interest credited to fixed accounts204
 141
127
 178
 517
 499
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses670
 494
594
 729
 1,848
 1,858
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs16
 92
112
 25
 186
 180
Interest and debt expense53
 51
52
 50
 164
 181
General and administrative expense805
 789
820
 802
 2,448
 2,379
Total expenses2,648
 2,472
2,676
 2,704
 7,982
 7,824
Pretax income470
 696
641
 588
 1,698
 1,832
Income tax provision75
 102
98
 85
 268
 273
Net income$395
 $594
$543
 $503
 $1,430
 $1,559
          
Earnings per share          
Basic$2.85
 $3.97
$4.09
 $3.48
 $10.53
 $10.61
Diluted$2.82
 $3.91
$4.04
 $3.43
 $10.40
 $10.45
          
Supplemental Disclosures:          
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities$(12) $
$(15) $
 $(27) $
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)7
 

 
 7
 
Net impairment losses recognized in net investment income$(5) $
$(15) $
 $(20) $
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Net income$395
 $594
$543
 $503
 $1,430
 $1,559
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:          
Foreign currency translation adjustment5
 29
(22) (3) (31) (18)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities322
 (262)90
 (62) 660
 (454)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives(1) 

 
 (1) 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax326
 (233)68
 (65) 628
 (472)
Total comprehensive income$721
 $361
$611
 $438
 $2,058
 $1,087
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions, except share amounts)
Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$3,259
 $2,931
$5,290
 $2,931
Cash of consolidated investment entities (“CIEs”)88
 166
102
 166
Investments33,463
 35,825
35,725
 35,825
Investments of consolidated investment entities, at fair value1,740
 1,706
1,650
 1,706
Separate account assets83,571
 77,925
84,067
 77,925
Receivables7,434
 6,173
7,328
 6,173
Receivables of consolidated investment entities, at fair value28
 12
20
 12
Deferred acquisition costs2,757
 2,776
2,626
 2,776
Restricted and segregated cash, cash equivalents and investments2,564
 2,910
2,174
 2,910
Other assets7,472
 6,792
8,545
 6,792
Assets held for sale2,027
 
1,986
 
Total assets$144,403
 $137,216
$149,513
 $137,216
      
Liabilities and Equity      
Liabilities:      
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims$29,463
 $30,124
$31,146
 $30,124
Separate account liabilities83,571
 77,925
84,067
 77,925
Customer deposits11,520
 11,545
13,436
 11,545
Short-term borrowings201
 201
201
 201
Long-term debt3,394
 2,867
3,101
 2,867
Debt of consolidated investment entities, at fair value1,731
 1,743
1,670
 1,743
Accounts payable and accrued expenses1,596
 1,862
1,783
 1,862
Other liabilities5,808
 5,239
6,925
 5,239
Other liabilities of consolidated investment entities, at fair value105
 122
82
 122
Liabilities held for sale1,171
 
1,105
 
Total liabilities138,560
 131,628
143,516
 131,628
Equity:      
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.:   
Common shares ($.01 par value; shares authorized, 1,250,000,000; shares issued, 328,900,292 and 328,537,214 respectively)3
 3
Common shares ($.01 par value; shares authorized, 1,250,000,000; shares issued, 329,512,184 and 328,537,214 respectively)3
 3
Additional paid-in capital8,270
 8,260
8,392
 8,260
Retained earnings13,172
 12,909
13,944
 12,909
Treasury shares, at cost (194,716,785 and 192,206,467 shares, respectively)(15,637) (15,293)
Treasury shares, at cost (202,107,088 and 192,206,467 shares, respectively)(16,679) (15,293)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax35
 (291)337
 (291)
Total equity5,843
 5,588
5,997
 5,588
Total liabilities and equity$144,403
 $137,216
$149,513
 $137,216
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Number of Outstanding SharesCommon SharesAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury
Shares
Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
TotalNumber of Outstanding Shares Common Shares Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Treasury
Shares
 
Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 Total
(in millions, except per share data)
Balances at January 1, 2018146,634,664 $3 $8,085 $11,326 $(13,648)$229 $5,995
Cumulative effect of adoption of equity securities guidance   1  (1)
Balances at July 1, 2018142,220,411
 $3
 $8,171
 $12,126
 $(14,489) $(179) $5,632
Comprehensive income:               
Net income   594   594

 
 
 503
 
 
 503
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax     (233)(233)
 
 
 
 
 (65) (65)
Total comprehensive income  361
            438
Dividends to shareholders   (125)  (125)
 
 
 (131) 
 
 (131)
Repurchase of common shares(3,003,729)   (482) (482)(2,548,686) 
 
 
 (365) 
 (365)
Share-based compensation plans1,387,422  31  60  91
147,900
 
 43
 
 1
 
 44
Balances at March 31, 2018145,018,357 $3 $8,116 $11,796 $(14,070)$(5)$5,840
Balances at September 30, 2018139,819,625
 $3
 $8,214
 $12,498
 $(14,853) $(244) $5,618
               

Balances at January 1, 2019136,330,747 $3 $8,260 $12,909 $(15,293)$(291)$5,588
Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy   (5)  (5)
Balances at July 1, 2019131,292,759
 $3
 $8,337
 $13,530
 $(16,109) $269
 $6,030
Comprehensive income:                
Net income   395   395

 
 
 543
 
 
 543
Other comprehensive income, net of tax     326 326

 
 
 
 
 68
 68
Total comprehensive income  721
            611
Dividends to shareholders   (127)  (127)
 
 
 (129) 
 
 (129)
Repurchase of common shares(3,199,907)   (399) (399)(4,145,672) 
 
 
 (570) 
 (570)
Share-based compensation plans1,052,667  10  55  65
258,009
 
 55
 
 
 
 55
Balances at March 31, 2019134,183,507 $3 $8,270 $13,172 $(15,637)$35 $5,843
Balances at September 30, 2019127,405,096
 $3
 $8,392
 $13,944
 $(16,679) $337
 $5,997

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

 Number of Outstanding Shares Common Shares Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Treasury
Shares
 
Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 Total
(in millions, except per share data)
Balances at January 1, 2018146,634,664
 $3
 $8,085
 $11,326
 $(13,648) $229
 $5,995
Cumulative effect of adoption of equity securities guidance
 
 
 1
 
 (1) 
Comprehensive income:             
Net income
 
 
 1,559
 
 
 1,559
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 (472) (472)
Total comprehensive income            1,087
Dividends to shareholders
 
 
 (388) 
 
 (388)
Repurchase of common shares(8,526,715) 
 
 
 (1,265) 
 (1,265)
Share-based compensation plans1,711,676
 
 129
 
 60
 
 189
Balances at September 30, 2018139,819,625
 $3
 $8,214
 $12,498
 $(14,853) $(244) $5,618
              
Balances at January 1, 2019136,330,747
 $3
 $8,260
 $12,909
 $(15,293) $(291) $5,588
Cumulative effect of adoption of premium amortization on purchased callable debt securities guidance
 
 
 (5) 
 
 (5)
Comprehensive income:             
Net income
 
 
 1,430
 
 
 1,430
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 628
 628
Total comprehensive income            2,058
Dividends to shareholders
 
 
 (390) 
 
 (390)
Repurchase of common shares(10,597,948) 
 
 
 (1,442) 
 (1,442)
Share-based compensation plans1,672,297
 
 132
 
 56
 
 188
Balances at September 30, 2019127,405,096
 $3
 $8,392
 $13,944
 $(16,679) $337
 $5,997

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

  Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 
2018(1)
 (in millions)
 Cash Flows from Operating Activities   
 Net income$395
 $594
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:   
 Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net46
 56
 Deferred income tax expense (benefit)(2) 104
 Share-based compensation30
 32
 Net realized investment (gains) losses(10) (6)
 Net trading (gains) losses(4) (3)
 Loss from equity method investments12
 12
 Other-than-temporary impairments and provision for loan losses5
 
 Net (gains) losses of consolidated investment entities4
 1
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
 Restricted and segregated investments(25) 75
 Deferred acquisition costs(55) 13
 Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims, net(201) (325)
 Derivatives, net of collateral316
 29
 Receivables125
 (78)
 Brokerage deposits(264) (207)
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses(177) (373)
 Other operating assets and liabilities of consolidated investment entities, net1
 3
 Other, net(24) (115)
 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities172
 (188)
     
 Cash Flows from Investing Activities   
 Available-for-Sale securities:   
 Proceeds from sales92
 361
 Maturities, sinking fund payments and calls1,986
 1,195
 Purchases(2,085) (1,456)
 Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of mortgage loans64
 75
 Funding of mortgage loans(43) (40)
 Proceeds from sales, maturities and collections of other investments51
 224
 Purchase of other investments(93) (272)
 Purchase of investments by consolidated investment entities(203) (116)
 Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of investments by consolidated investment entities132
 130
 Purchase of land, buildings, equipment and software(31) (33)
 Cash paid for written options with deferred premiums(42) (57)
 Cash received from written options with deferred premiums35
 53
 Change in reinsurance deposit, net(345) 
 Other, net1
 3
 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$(481) $67
 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 

 Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
(in millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities   
Net income$1,430
 $1,559
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:   
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net132
 152
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)(239) 8
Share-based compensation100
 105
Net realized investment (gains) losses(15) (16)
Net trading (gains) losses(8) (9)
Loss from equity method investments54
 44
Other-than-temporary impairments and provision for loan losses20
 
Net (gains) losses of consolidated investment entities8
 (29)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Restricted and segregated investments124
 349
Deferred acquisition costs(40) (61)
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims, net1,068
 (523)
Derivatives, net of collateral71
 353
Receivables205
 (264)
Brokerage deposits(492) (488)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(43) (98)
Other operating assets and liabilities of consolidated investment entities, net(12) 
Other, net211
 27
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities2,574
 1,109
    
Cash Flows from Investing Activities   
Available-for-Sale securities:   
Proceeds from sales219
 412
Maturities, sinking fund payments and calls6,107
 5,127
Purchases(7,508) (6,463)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of mortgage loans188
 236
Funding of mortgage loans(197) (164)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and collections of other investments215
 607
Purchase of other investments(227) (538)
Purchase of investments by consolidated investment entities(524) (327)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of investments by consolidated investment entities521
 920
Purchase of land, buildings, equipment and software(100) (117)
Cash paid for written options with deferred premiums(124) (82)
Cash received from written options with deferred premiums71
 100
Change in reinsurance deposit, net(274) 
Other, net(103) (60)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$(1,736) $(349)
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

 Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 
2018(1)
(in millions)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities   
Investment certificates:   
Proceeds from additions$1,618
 $1,336
Maturities, withdrawals and cash surrenders(1,377) (1,192)
Policyholder account balances:   
Deposits and other additions585
 444
Net transfers from (to) separate accounts(1) (28)
Surrenders and other benefits(476) (501)
Cash paid for purchased options with deferred premiums(44) (45)
Cash received from purchased options with deferred premiums12
 24
Issuance of long-term debt497
 
Repayments of long-term debt(3) (3)
Dividends paid to shareholders(124) (122)
Repurchase of common shares(385) (425)
Exercise of stock options1
 2
Repayments of debt by consolidated investment entities(12) (52)
Other, net
 (2)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities291
 (564)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash7
 12
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted and cash balances classified as assets held-for-sale(11) (673)
Less: Net change in cash balances classified as assets held for sale111
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted(122) (673)
Cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted at beginning of period5,883
 5,144
Cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted at end of period$5,761
 $4,471
    
Supplemental Disclosures:   
Interest paid excluding consolidated investment entities$68
 $44
Interest paid by consolidated investment entities14
 21
Income taxes paid, net18
 118
Leased assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities4
 
Non-cash investing activity:   
Investments transferred in connection with reinsurance transaction1,265
 
    
 March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted:   
Cash and cash equivalents$3,259
 $2,931
Cash of consolidated investment entities88
 166
Restricted and segregated cash, cash equivalents and investments2,564
 2,910
Less: Restricted and segregated investments(150) (124)
Total cash and cash equivalents including amounts restricted per consolidated statements of cash flows$5,761
 $5,883

(1) Certain prior period amounts have been restated. See Note 1 for more information.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018
 (in millions)
 Cash Flows from Financing Activities   
 Investment certificates:   
 Proceeds from additions$4,029
 $4,440
 Maturities, withdrawals and cash surrenders(4,184) (3,497)
 Policyholder account balances:   
 Deposits and other additions1,620
 1,511
 Net transfers from (to) separate accounts(46) (89)
 Surrenders and other benefits(1,320) (1,406)
 Change in banking deposits, net2,543
 
 Cash paid for purchased options with deferred premiums(158) (182)
 Cash received from purchased options with deferred premiums220
 161
 Issuance of long-term debt497
 
 Repayments of long-term debt(310) (9)
 Dividends paid to shareholders(380) (380)
 Repurchase of common shares(1,392) (1,192)
 Exercise of stock options2
 2
 Borrowings by consolidated investment entities
 566
 Repayments of debt by consolidated investment entities(57) (1,132)
 Other, net
 3
 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,064
 (1,204)
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(15) (3)
 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted and cash balances classified as assets held-for-sale1,887
 (447)
 Less: Net change in cash balances classified as assets held for sale204
 
 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted1,683
 (447)
 Cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted, at beginning of period5,883
 5,144
 Cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted, at end of period$7,566
 $4,697
     
 Supplemental Disclosures:   
 Interest paid excluding consolidated investment entities$209
 $154
 Interest paid by consolidated investment entities64
 90
 Income taxes paid, net345
 295
 Leased assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities13
 
 Leased assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities30
 
 Non-cash investing activity:   
 Partnership commitments not yet remitted4
 1
 Investments transferred in connection with reinsurance transaction1,265
 
     
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 (in millions)
 
 Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, including amounts restricted:   
 Cash and cash equivalents$5,290
 $2,931
 Cash of consolidated investment entities102
 166
 Restricted and segregated cash, cash equivalents and investments2,174
 2,910
 Less: Restricted and segregated investments
 (124)
 Total cash and cash equivalents including amounts restricted per consolidated statements of cash flows$7,566
 $5,883
 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)   
1. Basis of Presentation
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. is a holding company, which primarily conducts business through its subsidiaries to provide financial planning, products and services that are designed to be utilized as solutions for clients’ cash and liquidity, asset accumulation, income, protection and estate and wealth transfer needs. The foreign operations of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. are conducted primarily through Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Sàrl and Ameriprise Asset Management Holdings GmbH (collectively, “Threadneedle”).
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., companies in which it directly or indirectly has a controlling financial interest and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which it is the primary beneficiary (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
The interim financial information in this report has not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for fair statement of the consolidated results of operations and financial position for the interim periods have been made. All adjustments made were of a normal recurring nature.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made to conform to the current presentation. Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2019 (“2018 10-K”).
The Company corrected prior period errors related to the classification of certain changes in other investments in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, cash used in operating activities was overstated by $20 million and cash provided by investing activities was overstated by $20 million. The impact of these corrections was not material to the prior period Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
The Company evaluated events or transactions that may have occurred after the balance sheet date for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. No subsequent events or transactions were identified. See Note 15 for information onidentified other than the sale of Ameriprise Auto & Home (“AAH”). on October 1, 2019, which is discussed in Note 15.
2.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Leases – Recognition of Lease Assets and Liabilities on Balance Sheet
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) updated the accounting standards for leases. The update was issued to increase transparency and comparability for the accounting of lease transactions. The standard requires most lease transactions for lessees to be recorded on the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities and both quantitative and qualitative disclosures about leasing arrangements. The standard was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Entities had the option to adopt the standard using a modified retrospective approach at either the beginning of the earliest period presented or as of the date of adoption. The Company adopted the standard using a modified retrospective approach as of January 1, 2019. The Company also elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the accounting standard that allows entities to carryforward their historical lease classification and to not reassess contracts for embedded leases among other things. The Company recorded a right-of-use asset of $274 million and a corresponding lease liability of $295 million substantially related to real estate leases. The amount the lease liability exceeds the right-of-use asset primarily reflects lease incentives recorded as a reduction of the right-of-use asset that were previously recorded as a liability. The adoption of the standard did not have other material impacts on the Company’s consolidated results of operations andor financial condition. See Note 14 for newadditional disclosures on leases.
Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
In February 2018, the FASB updated the accounting standards related to the presentation of tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The update allows a reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings for tax effects stranded in AOCI resulting from the legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”). The election of the update was optional. The update was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Entities could record the impacts either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Act is recognized. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2019 and elected not to reclassify the stranded tax effects in AOCI.
Derivatives and Hedging – Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
In August 2017, the FASB updated the accounting standards to amend the hedge accounting recognition and presentation requirements. The objectives of the update are to better align the financial reporting of hedging relationships to the economic results of

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an entity’s risk management activities and simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance. The update also adds new disclosures and amends existing disclosure requirements. The standard was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and was required to be applied on a modified retrospective basis. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2019. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations andor financial condition.

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Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs – Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the FASB updated the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Under previous guidance, premiums were generally amortized over the contractual life of the security. The amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, non-contingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and was required to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2019. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Fair Value Measurement – Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the FASB updated the accounting standards related to disclosures for fair value measurements. The update eliminates the following disclosures: 1) the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, 2) the policy of timing of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy, and 3) the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The new disclosures include changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of instruments held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs and how the weighted average was calculated. The new disclosures are required on a prospective basis; all other provisions should be applied retrospectively. The update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for the entire standard or only the provisions to eliminate or modify disclosure requirements. The Company early adopted the provisions of the standard to eliminate or modify disclosure requirements in the fourth quarter of 2018. The update does not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
In January 2016, the FASB updated the accounting standards on the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The update requires entities to carry marketable equity securities, excluding investments in securities that qualify for the equity method of accounting, at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in net income each reporting period. The update affects other aspects of accounting for equity instruments, as well as the accounting for financial liabilities utilizing the fair value option. The update eliminates the requirement to disclose the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial assets or liabilities held at cost on the balance sheet and requires entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of these financial instruments. The standard was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Financial Services – Insurance – Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts
In August 2018, the FASB updated the accounting standard related to long-duration insurance contracts. The guidance revises key elements of the measurement models and disclosure requirements for long-duration insurance contracts issued by insurers and reinsurers.
The guidance establishes a significant new category of benefit features called market risk benefits that protect the contract holdercontractholder from other-than-nominal capital market risk and expose the insurer to that risk. Insurers will have to measure market risk benefits at fair value. Market risk benefits include variable annuity guaranteed benefits (i.e. guaranteed minimum death, withdrawal, withdrawal for life, accumulation and income benefits). The portion of the change in fair value attributable to a change in the instrument-specific credit risk of market risk benefits in a liability position will be recorded in OCI.
Significant changes also relate to the measurement of the liability for future policy benefits for nonparticipating traditional long-duration insurance contracts and immediate annuities with a life contingent feature include the following:
Insurers will be required to review and update the cash flow assumptions used to measure the liability for future policy benefits rather than using assumptions locked in at contract inception. The review of assumptions to measure the liability for all future policy benefits will be required annually at the same time each year, or more frequently if suggested by experience. The effect of updating assumptions will be measured on a retrospective catch-up basis and presented separate from the ongoing policyholder benefit expense in the statement of operations in the period the update is made. This new unlocking process will be required for the Company’s term and whole life insurance, disability income, long term care insurance and immediate annuities with a life contingent feature.

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The discount rate used to measure the liability for future policy benefits will be standardized. The current requirement to use a discount rate reflecting expected investment yields will change to an upper-medium grade (low credit risk) fixed income corporate instrument yield (generally interpreted as an “A” rating) reflecting the duration characteristics of the liability. Entities will be required to update the discount rate at each reporting date with the effect of discount rate changes reflected in OCI.

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The current premium deficiency test is being replaced with a net premium ratio cap of 100%. If the net premium ratio (i.e. the ratio of the present value of total expected benefits and related expenses to the present value of total expected premiums) exceeds 100%, insurers are required to recognize a loss in the statement of operations in the period. Contracts from different issue years will no longer be permitted to be grouped to determine contracts in a loss position.
In addition, the update requires deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”) and deferred sales inducement costs (“DSIC”) relating to all long-duration contracts and most investment contracts to be amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected life of the contract independent of profit emergence. Under the new guidance, interest will not accrue to the deferred balance and DAC and DSIC will not be subject to an impairment test.
The update requires significant additional disclosures, including disaggregated rollforwards of the liability for future policy benefits, policyholder account balances, market risk benefits, DAC and DSIC, as well as qualitative and quantitative information about expected cash flows, estimates and assumptions. The update is currently effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020. On October 16, 2019, the FASB affirmed their decision to defer the effective date of the standard to interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. The standard should be applied to the liability for future policy benefits and DAC and DSIC on a modified retrospective basis and applied to market risk benefits on a retrospective basis with the option to apply full retrospective transition if certain criteria are met. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its consolidated results of operations, financial condition and disclosures.
Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software – Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract
In August 2018, the FASB updated the accounting standards related to customer’s accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement (“CCA”) that is a service contract. The update requires implementation costs for a CCA to be evaluated for capitalization using the same approach as implementation costs associated with internal-use software. The update also addresses presentation, measurement and impairment of capitalized implementation costs in a CCA that is a service contract. The update requires new disclosures on the nature of hosting arrangements that are service contracts, significant judgements made when applying the guidance and quantitative disclosures, including amounts capitalized, amortized and impaired. The update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
In January 2017, the FASB updated the accounting standards to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment. The update removes the hypothetical purchase price allocation (Step 2) of the goodwill impairment test. Goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and should be applied prospectively with early adoption permitted for any impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
In June 2016, the FASB updated the accounting standards related to accounting for credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. The update replaces the current incurred loss model for estimating credit losses with a new model that requires an entity to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of the asset. Generally, the initial estimate of the expected credit losses and subsequent changes in the estimate will be reported in current period earnings and recorded through an allowance for credit losses on the balance sheet. The current credit loss model for Available-for-Sale debt securities does not change; however, the credit loss calculation and subsequent recoveries are required to be recorded through an allowance. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption will be permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. A modified retrospective cumulative adjustment to retained earnings should be recorded as of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective for loans, receivables, and other financial instruments subject to the new expected credit loss model. Prospective adoption is required for establishing an allowance related to Available-for-Sale debt securities, certain beneficial interests, and financial assets purchased with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination. The Companyupdate is currently evaluatingnot expected to have a material impact on the impact of the standard on itsCompany’s consolidated results of operations andor financial condition.condition upon adoption.

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3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following tables present revenue disaggregated by segment on an adjusted operating basis with a reconciliation of segment revenues to those reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Advice & Wealth Management Asset Management Annuities Protection 
Corporate
&
Other
 Total Segments Non-operating Revenue TotalAdvice & Wealth Management Asset Management Annuities Protection 
Corporate
&
Other
 Total Segments Non-operating Revenue Total
(in millions)
Management and financial advice fees:                              
Asset management fees:                              
Retail$
 $429
 $
 $
 $
 $429
 $
 $429
$
 $448
 $
 $
 $
 $448
 $
 $448
Institutional
 104
 
 
 
 104
 
 104

 135
 
 
 
 135
 
 135
Advisory fees725
 
 
 
 
 725
 
 725
813
 
 
 
 
 813
 
 813
Financial planning fees69
 
 
 
 
 69
 
 69
80
 
 
 
 
 80
 
 80
Transaction and other fees84
 46
 13
 2
 
 145
 
 145
91
 48
 14
 2
 
 155
 
 155
Total management and financial advice fees878
 579
 13
 2
 
 1,472
 
 1,472
984
 631
 14
 2
 
 1,631
 
 1,631
                              
Distribution fees:                              
Mutual funds171
 57
 
 
 
 228
 
 228
183
 59
 
 
 
 242
 
 242
Insurance and annuity205
 41
 79
 7
 2
 334
 
 334
226
 43
 84
 7
 1
 361
 
 361
Other products185
 
 
 
 
 185
 
 185
169
 
 
 
 
 169
 
 169
Total distribution fees561
 98
 79
 7
 2
 747
 
 747
578
 102
 84
 7
 1
 772
 
 772
                              
Other revenues45
 1
 2
 
 
 48
 
 48
40
 
 
 
 
 40
 
 40
Total revenue from contracts with customers1,484
 678
 94
 9
 2
 2,267
 
 2,267
1,602
 733
 98
 9
 1
 2,443
 
 2,443
                              
Revenue from other sources (1)
105
 11
 510
 253
 342
 1,221
 3
 1,224
115
 8
 519
 256
 356
 1,254
 19
 1,273
Total segment gross revenues1,589
 689
 604
 262
 344
 3,488
 3
 3,491
1,717
 741
 617
 265
 357
 3,697
 19
 3,716
Less: Banking and deposit interest expense35
 
 
 
 2
 37
 
 37
35
 (1) 
 
 1
 35
 
 35
Total segment net revenues1,554
 689
 604
 262
 342
 3,451
 3
 3,454
1,682
 742
 617
 265
 356
 3,662
 19
 3,681
Less: Intersegment revenues219
 13
 88
 15
 (2) 333
 3
 336
240
 13
 94
 16
 (1) 362
 2
 364
Total net revenues$1,335
 $676
 $516
 $247
 $344
 $3,118
 $
 $3,118
$1,442
 $729
 $523
 $249
 $357
 $3,300
 $17
 $3,317

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 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
Advice & Wealth Management Asset Management Annuities Protection 
Corporate
&
Other
 Total Segments Non-operating Revenue Total
(in millions)
Management and financial advice fees:               
Asset management fees:               
Retail$
 $479
 $
 $
 $
 $479
 $
 $479
Institutional
 125
 
 
 
 125
 
 125
Advisory fees740
 
 
 
 
 740
 
 740
Financial planning fees75
 
 
 
 
 75
 
 75
Transaction and other fees87
 48
 15
 2
 
 152
 
 152
Total management and financial advice fees902
 652
 15
 2
 
 1,571
 
 1,571
                
Distribution fees:               
Mutual funds182
 64
 
 
 
 246
 
 246
Insurance and annuity220
 44
 85
 8
 1
 358
 
 358
Other products156
 
 
 
 
 156
 
 156
Total distribution fees558
 108
 85
 8
 1
 760
 
 760
                
Other revenues43
 
 
 
 
 43
 
 43
Total revenue from contracts with customers1,503
 760
 100
 10
 1
 2,374
 
 2,374
                
Revenue from other sources (1)
85
 12
 528
 318
 331
 1,274
 26
 1,300
Total segment gross revenues1,588
 772
 628
 328
 332
 3,648
 26
 3,674
Less: Banking and deposit interest expense24
 
 
 
 2
 26
 
 26
Total segment net revenues1,564
 772
 628
 328
 330
 3,622
 26
 3,648
Less: Intersegment revenues235
 13
 91
 17
 (2) 354
 2
 356
Total net revenues$1,329
 $759
 $537
 $311
 $332
 $3,268
 $24
 $3,292


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Three Months Ended March 31, 2018Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Advice & Wealth Management Asset Management Annuities Protection 
Corporate
&
Other
 Total Segments Non-operating Revenue TotalAdvice & Wealth Management Asset Management Annuities Protection 
Corporate
&
Other
 Total Segments Non-operating Revenue Total
(in millions)
Management and financial advice fees:Management and financial advice fees:                             
Asset management fees:                              
Retail$
 $480
 $
 $
 $
 $480
 $
 $480
$
 $1,319
 $
 $
 $
 $1,319
 $
 $1,319
Institutional
 111
 
 
 
 111
 
 111

 350
 
 
 
 350
 
 350
Advisory fees691
 
 
 
 
 691
 
 691
2,317
 
 
 
 
 2,317
 
 2,317
Financial planning fees68
 
 
 
 
 68
 
 68
233
 
 
 
 
 233
 
 233
Transaction and other fees89
 48
 14
 1
 1
 153
 
 153
266
 141
 41
 6
 
 454
 
 454
Total management and financial advice fees848
 639
 14
 1
 1
 1,503
 
 1,503
2,816
 1,810
 41
 6
 
 4,673
 
 4,673
                              
Distribution fees:                              
Mutual funds190
 69
 
 
 
 259
 
 259
536
 176
 
 
 
 712
 
 712
Insurance and annuity222
 45
 84
 7
 1
 359
 
 359
649
 127
 244
 21
 5
 1,046
 
 1,046
Other products145
 
 
 
 
 145
 
 145
534
 
 
 
 
 534
 
 534
Total distribution fees557
 114
 84
 7
 1
 763
 
 763
1,719
 303
 244
 21
 5
 2,292
 
 2,292
                              
Other revenues41
 1
 
 
 
 42
 
 42
134
 4
 
 
 
 138
 
 138
Total revenue from contracts with customers1,446
 754
 98
 8
 2
 2,308
 
 2,308
4,669
 2,117
 285
 27
 5
 7,103
 
 7,103
                              
Revenue from other sources (1)
71
 24
 515
 245
 322
 1,177
 61
 1,238
326
 26
 1,556
 759
 1,050
 3,717
 21
 3,738
Total segment gross revenues1,517
 778
 613
 253
 324
 3,485
 61
 3,546
4,995
 2,143
 1,841
 786
 1,055
 10,820
 21
 10,841
Less: Banking and deposit interest expense16
 
 
 
 1
 17
 
 17
106
 
 
 
 5
 111
 
 111
Total segment net revenues1,501
 778
 613
 253
 323
 3,468
 61
 3,529
4,889
 2,143
 1,841
 786
 1,050
 10,709
 21
 10,730
Less: Intersegment revenues240
 12
 90
 16
 (1) 357
 4
 361
Less: intersegment revenues689
 40
 273
 46
 (4) 1,044
 6
 1,050
Total net revenues$1,261
 $766
 $523
 $237
 $324
 $3,111
 $57
 $3,168
$4,200
 $2,103
 $1,568
 $740
 $1,054
 $9,665
 $15
 $9,680

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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Advice & Wealth Management Asset Management Annuities Protection 
Corporate
&
Other
 Total Segments Non-operating Revenue Total
(in millions)
Management and financial advice fees:               
Asset management fees:               
Retail$
 $1,431
 $
 $
 $
 $1,431
 $
 $1,431
Institutional
 345
 
 
 
 345
 
 345
Advisory fees2,137
 
 
 
 
 2,137
 
 2,137
Financial planning fees223
 
 
 
 
 223
 
 223
Transaction and other fees268
 144
 44
 5
 1
 462
 
 462
Total management and financial advice fees2,628
 1,920
 44
 5
 1
 4,598
 
 4,598
                
Distribution fees:               
Mutual funds556
 201
 
 
 
 757
 
 757
Insurance and annuity673
 131
 253
 22
 5
 1,084
 
 1,084
Other products448
 
 
 
 
 448
 
 448
Total distribution fees1,677
 332
 253
 22
 5
 2,289
 
 2,289
                
Other revenues131
 2
 
 
 
 133
 
 133
Total revenue from contracts with customers4,436
 2,254
 297
 27
 6
 7,020
 
 7,020
                
Revenue from other sources (1)
232
 51
 1,566
 809
 985
 3,643
 142
 3,785
Total segment gross revenues4,668
 2,305
 1,863
 836
 991
 10,663
 142
 10,805
Less: Banking and deposit interest expense60
 
 
 
 4
 64
 
 64
Total segment net revenues4,608
 2,305
 1,863
 836
 987
 10,599
 142
 10,741
Less: intersegment revenues722
 37
 271
 46
 (3) 1,073
 12
 1,085
Total net revenues$3,886
 $2,268
 $1,592
 $790
 $990
 $9,526
 $130
 $9,656
(1) Revenues not included in the scope of the revenue from contracts with customers standard. The amounts primarily consist of revenue associated with insurance and annuity products or financial instruments.

Prior period revenues for the Protection and Corporate segments in the table above have been restated to reflect the transfer of Ameriprise Auto & Home (“AAH”)AAH results to the Corporate segment in the first quarter of 2019. See Note 15 for additional information on the sale of AAH.
The following discussion describes the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from the Company’s contracts with customers on a consolidated basis.
Management and Financial Advice Fees
Asset Management Fees
The Company earns revenue for performing asset management services for retail and institutional clients. The revenue is earned based on a fixed or tiered rate applied, as a percentage, to assets under management. Assets under management vary with market fluctuations and client behavior. The asset management performance obligation is considered a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and are satisfied each day over the contract term. Asset management fees are accrued, invoiced and collected on a monthly or quarterly basis.
The Company’s asset management contracts for Open Ended Investment Companies (“OEICs”) in the UK and Société d'Investissement à Capital Variable (“SICAVs”) in Europe include performance obligations for asset management and fund distribution services. The amounts received for these services are reported as management and financial advice fees. The revenue recognition pattern is the same for both performance obligations as the fund distribution services revenue is variably constrained due

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to factors outside the Company’s control including market volatility and client behavior (such as how long clients hold their investment) and not recognized until assets under management are known.
The Company may also earn performance-based management fees on institutional accounts, hedge funds, collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), OEICs, SICAVs and property funds based on a percentage of account returns in excess of either a benchmark index or a contractually specified level. This revenue is variable and impacted primarily by the performance of the assets being managed compared to the benchmark index or contractually specified level. The revenue is not recognized until it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur. Performance-based management fees are invoiced on a quarterly or annual basis.
Advisory Fees
The Company earns revenue for performing investment advisory services for certain brokerage customer’s discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts. The revenue is earned based on a contractual fixed rate applied, as a percentage, to the market value of assets held in the account. The investment advisory performance obligation is considered a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and are satisfied each day over the contract term. Advisory fees are accrued daily and invoiced or charged on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Financial Planning Fees
The Company earns revenue for providing financial plans to its clients. The revenue earned for each financial plan is either a fixed fee (received monthly, quarterly or annually) or a variable fee (received monthly or quarterly) based on a contractual fixed rate applied, as a percentage, to assets held in a client’s investment advisory account. The financial planning fee is based on the complexity of a client’s financial and life situation and his or her advisor’s experience. The performance obligation is satisfied at the time the financial plan is delivered to the customer. The Company records a contract liability for the unearned revenue when cash is received before the plan is delivered. The financial plan contracts with clients are annual contracts. Amounts recorded as a contract liability are recognized as revenue when the financial plan is delivered, which occurs within the annual contract period.
For fixed fee arrangements, revenue is recognized when the financial plan is delivered. The Company accrues revenue for any amounts that have not been received at the time the financial plan is delivered.
For variable fee arrangements, revenue is recognized for cash that has been received when the financial plan is delivered. The amount received after the plan is delivered is variably constrained due to factors outside the Company’s control including market volatility and client behavior. The revenue is recognized when it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur that is generally each month or quarter end as the advisory account balance uncertainty is resolved.
Contract liabilities for financial planning fees, which are included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $136$130 million and $138 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Company pays sales commissions to advisors when a new financial planning contract is obtained or when an existing contract is renewed. The sales commissions paid to the advisors prior to financial plan delivery are considered costs to obtain a contract with a customer and are initially capitalized. When the performance obligation to deliver the financial plan is satisfied, the commission is recognized as distribution expense. Capitalized costs to obtain these contracts are reported in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and were $110$106 million and $112 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Transaction and Other Fees
The Company earns revenue for providing customer support, shareholder and administrative services (including transfer agent services) for affiliated mutual funds and networking, sub-accounting and administrative services for unaffiliated mutual funds. The Company also receives revenue for providing custodial services and account maintenance services on brokerage and retirement accounts that are not included in an advisory relationship. Transfer agent and administrative revenue is earned based on either a fixed rate applied, as a percentage, to assets under management or an annual fixed fee for each fund position. Networking and sub-accounting revenue is earned based on either an annual fixed fee for each account or an annual fixed fee for each fund position. Custodial and account maintenance revenue is generally earned based on a quarterly or annual fixed fee for each account. Each of the customer support and administrative services performance obligations are considered a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and are satisfied each day over the contract term. Transaction and other fees (other than custodial service fees) are invoiced or charged to brokerage accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis. Custodial service fees are invoiced or charged to brokerage accounts on an annual basis. Contract liabilities for custodial service fees, which are included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $47$16 million and nil as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Company earns revenue for providing trade execution services to franchise advisors. The trade execution performance obligation is satisfied at the time of each trade and the revenue is primarily earned based on a fixed fee per trade. These fees are invoiced and collected on a semi-monthly basis.

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Distribution Fees
Mutual Funds and Insurance and Annuity Products
The Company earns revenue for selling affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds, fixed and variable annuities and insurance products. The performance obligation is satisfied at the time of each individual sale. A portion of the revenue is based on a fixed rate applied, as a percentage, to amounts invested at the time of sale. The remaining revenue is recognized over the time the client owns the investment or holds the contract and is generally earned based on a fixed rate applied, as a percentage, to the net asset value of the fund, or the value of the insurance policy or annuity contract. The ongoing revenue is not recognized at the time of sale because it is variably constrained due to factors outside the Company’s control including market volatility and client behavior (such as how long clients hold their investment, insurance policy or annuity contract). This ongoing revenue may be recognized for many years after the initial sale. The revenue will not be recognized until it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur.
The Company earns revenue for providing unaffiliated partners an opportunity to educate the Company’s advisors or to support availability and distribution of their products on the Company’s platforms. These payments allow the outside parties to train and support the advisors, explain the features of their products and distribute marketing and educational materials, and support trading and operational systems necessary to enable the Company’s client servicing and production distribution efforts. The Company earns revenue for placing and maintaining unaffiliated fund partners and insurance companies’ products on the Company’s sales platform (subject to the Company’s due diligence standards). The revenue is primarily earned based on a fixed fee or a fixed rate applied, as a percentage, to the market value of assets invested. These performance obligations are considered a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and are satisfied each day over the contract term. These fees are invoiced and collected on monthly basis.
Other Products
The Company earns revenue for selling unaffiliated alternative products. The performance obligation is satisfied at the time of each individual sale. A portion of the revenue is based on a fixed rate applied, as a percentage, to amounts invested at the time of sale. The remaining revenue is recognized over the time the client owns the investment and is earned generally based on a fixed rate applied, as a percentage, to the market value of the investment. The ongoing revenue is not recognized at the time of sale because it is variably constrained due to factors outside the Company’s control including market volatility and client behavior (such as how long clients hold their investment). The revenue will not be recognized until it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur.
The Company earns revenue from brokerage clients for the execution of requested trades. The performance obligation is satisfied at the time of trade execution and amounts are received on the settlement date. The revenue varies for each trade based on various factors that include the type of investment, dollar amount of the trade and how the trade is executed (online or broker assisted).
The Company earns revenue for placing clients’ deposits in its brokerage sweep program with third-party banks. The amount received from the third-party banks is impacted by short-term interest rates. The performance obligation with the financial institutions that participate in the sweep program is considered a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and are satisfied each day over the contract term. The revenue is earned daily and settled monthly based on a rate applied, as a percentage, to the deposits placed.
Other Revenues
The Company earns revenue from fees charged to franchise advisors for providing various services the advisors need to manage and grow their practices. The primary services include: licensing of intellectual property and software, compliance supervision, insurance coverage, technology services and support, consulting and other services. The services are either provided by the Company or third- party providers. The Company controls the services provided by third parties as it has the right to direct the third parties to perform the services, is primarily responsible for performing the services and sets the prices the advisors are charged. The Company recognizes revenue for the gross amount of the fees received from the advisors. The fees are primarily collected monthly as a reduction of commission payments.
Intellectual property and software licenses, along with compliance supervision, insurance coverage, and technology services and support are primarily earned based on a monthly fixed fee. These services are considered a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and are satisfied each day over the contract term. The consulting and other services performance obligations are satisfied as the services are delivered and revenue is earned based upon the level of service requested.
Receivables
Receivables for revenue from contracts with customers are recognized when the performance obligation is satisfied and the Company has an unconditional right to the revenue. Receivables related to revenues from contracts with customers were $656$587 million and $644 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
4.  Variable Interest Entities
The Company provides asset management services to investment entities which are considered to be VIEs, such as CLOs, hedge funds, property funds and certain non-U.S. series funds (OEICs and SICAVs) (collectively, “investment entities”), which are sponsored by the Company. In addition, the Company invests in structured investments other than CLOs and certain affordable housing partnerships which are considered VIEs. The Company consolidates certain investment entities (collectively, “consolidated

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investment entities”) if the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The Company has no0 obligation to provide financial or other support to the non-consolidated VIEs beyond its investment nor has the Company provided any support to these entities.
CLOs
CLOs are asset backed financing entities collateralized by a pool of assets, primarily syndicated loans and, to a lesser extent, high-yield bonds. Multiple tranches of debt securities are issued by a CLO, offering investors various maturity and credit risk characteristics. The debt securities issued by the CLOs are non-recourse to the Company. The CLO’s debt holders have recourse only to the assets of the CLO. The assets of the CLOs cannot be used by the Company. Scheduled debt payments are based on the performance of the CLO’s collateral pool. The Company earns management fees from the CLOs based on the CLO’s collateral pool and, in certain instances, may also receive incentive fees. The fee arrangement is at market and commensurate with the level of effort required to provide those services. The Company has invested in a portion of the unrated, junior subordinated notes of certain CLOs. The Company consolidates certain CLOs where it is the primary beneficiary and has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the CLO.
The Company’s maximum exposure to loss with respect to non-consolidated CLOs is limited to its amortized cost, which was $4 million and $5 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Company classifies these investments as Available-for-Sale securities. See Note 5 for additional information on these investments.
Property Funds
The Company provides investment advice and related services to property funds some of which are considered VIEs. For investment management services, the Company generally earns management fees based on the market value of assets under management, and in certain instances may also receive performance-based fees. The fee arrangement is at market and commensurate with the level of effort required to provide those services. The Company does not have a significant economic interest and is not required to consolidate any of the property funds. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss with respect to its investment in these entities is limited to its carrying value. The carrying value of the Company’s investment in property funds is reflected in other investments and was $14$12 million and $18 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Hedge Funds and other Private Funds
The Company does not consolidate hedge funds and other private funds which are sponsored by the Company and considered VIEs. For investment management services, the Company earns management fees based on the market value of assets under management, and in certain instances may also receive performance-based fees. The fee arrangement is at market and commensurate with the level of effort required to provide those services and the Company does not have a significant economic interest in any fund. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss with respect to its investment in these entities is limited to its carrying value. The carrying value of the Company’s investment in these entities is reflected in other investments and was nil and $7 million as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.2018, respectively.
Non-U.S. Series Funds
The Company manages non-U.S. series funds, which are considered VIEs. For investment management services, the Company earns management fees based on the market value of assets under management, and in certain instances may also receive performance-based fees. The fee arrangement is at market and commensurate with the level of effort required to provide those services. The Company does not consolidate these funds and its maximum exposure to loss is limited to its carrying value. The carrying value of the Company’s investment in these funds is reflected in other investments and was $27$20 million and $30 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Affordable Housing Partnerships and Other Real Estate Partnerships
The Company is a limited partner in affordable housing partnerships that qualify for government-sponsored low income housing tax credit programs and partnerships that invest in multi-family residential properties that were originally developed with an affordable housing component. The Company has determined it is not the primary beneficiary and therefore does not consolidate these partnerships.
A majority of the limited partnerships are VIEs. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its investment in the VIEs is limited to the carrying value. The carrying value is reflected in other investments and was $339$301 million and $352 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Company had a $30$20 million and a $43 million liability recorded as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, related to original purchase commitments not yet remitted to the VIEs. The Company has not provided any additional support and is not contractually obligated to provide additional support to the VIEs beyond the above mentioned funding commitments.
Structured Investments
The Company invests in structured investments which are considered VIEs for which it is not the sponsor. These structured investments typically invest in fixed income instruments and are managed by third parties and include asset backed securities, commercial and residential mortgage backed securities. The Company classifies these investments as Available-for-Sale securities.

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The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of these structures due to the size of the Company’s investment in the entities and position in the capital structure of these entities. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its investment in these structured investments is limited to its amortized cost. See Note 5 for additional information on these structured investments.
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
The Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. See Note 11 for the definition of the three levels of the fair value hierarchy.
The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities held by consolidated investment entities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
March 31, 2019September 30, 2019
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(in millions)
Assets              
Investments:              
Corporate debt securities$
 $9
 $
 $9
$
 $9
 $
 $9
Common stocks1
 
 
 1
1
 
 
 1
Other investments4
 
 
 4
Syndicated loans
 1,609
 117
 1,726

 1,505
 135
 1,640
Total investments5
 1,618
 117
 1,740
1
 1,514
 135
 1,650
Receivables
 28
 
 28

 20
 
 20
Total assets at fair value$5
 $1,646
 $117
 $1,768
$1
 $1,534
 $135
 $1,670
              
Liabilities              
Debt (1)
$
 $1,731
 $
 $1,731
$
 $1,670
 $
 $1,670
Other liabilities
 105
 
 105

 82
 
 82
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $1,836
 $
 $1,836
$
 $1,752
 $
 $1,752

 December 31, 2018
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(in millions)
Assets       
Investments:       
Corporate debt securities$
 $9
 $
 $9
Common stocks1
 1
 
 2
Other investments4
 
 
 4
Syndicated loans
 1,465
 226
 1,691
Total investments5
 1,475
 226
 1,706
Receivables
 12
 
 12
Total assets at fair value$5
 $1,487
 $226
 $1,718
        
Liabilities       
Debt (1)
$
 $1,743
 $
 $1,743
Other liabilities
 122
 
 122
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $1,865
 $
 $1,865

(1) 
The carrying value of the CLOs’ debt is set equal to the fair value of the CLOs’ assets. The estimated fair value of the CLOs’ debt was $1.7 billion as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

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The following tables provide a summary of changes in Level 3 assets held by consolidated investment entities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
  Syndicated Loans 
 (in millions)
 Balance, January 1, 2019$226
 
 Purchases22
 
 Sales(1) 
 Settlements(7) 
 Transfers into Level 325
 
 Transfers out of Level 3(148) 
 Balance, March 31, 2019$117
 
 Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in income relating to assets held at March 31, 2019$
 
  
 
  Common Stocks Syndicated Loans 
 (in millions)
 Balance, January 1, 2018$4
 $180
 
 Total gains (losses) included in:    
 Net income4
(1) 
2
(1) 
 Purchases
 18
 
 Sales
 (1) 
 Settlements
 (11) 
 Transfers into Level 34
 61
 
 Transfers out of Level 3(1) (49) 
 Balance, March 31, 2018$11
 $200
 
 Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in income relating to assets held at March 31, 2018$4
(1) 
$2
(1) 
 Common Stocks Syndicated Loans 
(in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2019$1
 $130
 
Total gains (losses) included in:    
Net income
 
 
Purchases
 26
 
Settlements
 (25) 
Transfers into Level 3
 81
 
Transfers out of Level 3(1) (77) 
Balance, September 30, 2019$
 $135
 
     
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in income relating to assets held at September 30, 2019$
 $(1)
(1) 
 Common Stocks Syndicated Loans 
(in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2018$4
 $111
 
Total gains (losses) included in:    
Net income2
(1) 
1
(1) 
Purchases
 9
 
Sales
 (3) 
Settlements
 (10) 
Transfers into Level 3
 52
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (39) 
Balance, September 30, 2018$6
 $121
 
     
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in income relating to assets held at September 30, 2018$2
(1) 
$
 

 Common Stocks Syndicated Loans 
(in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2019$
 $226
 
Total gains (losses) included in:    
Net income
 (1)
(1) 
Purchases
 75
 
Sales
 (8) 
Settlements
 (36) 
Transfers into Level 31
 165
 
Transfers out of Level 3(1) (286) 
Balance, September 30, 2019$
 $135
 
     
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in income relating to assets held at September 30, 2019$
 $(2)
(1) 

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 Common Stocks Syndicated Loans 
(in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2018$4
 $180
 
Total gains (losses) included in:    
Net income6
(1) 
2
(1) 
Purchases
 51
 
Sales(4) (39) 
Settlements
 (40) 
Transfers into Level 34
 130
 
Transfers out of Level 3(4) (163) 
Balance, September 30, 2018$6
 $121
 
     
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in income relating to assets held at September 30, 2018$4
(1) 
$
 

(1) Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Securities and loans transferred from Level 3 primarily represent assets with fair values that are now obtained from a third-party pricing service with observable inputs or priced in active markets. Securities and loans transferred to Level 3 represent assets with fair values that are now based on a single non-binding broker quote.
All Level 3 measurements as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were obtained from non-binding broker quotes where unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value calculation are not reasonably available to the Company.
Determination of Fair Value
Assets
Investments
The fair value of syndicated loans obtained from third-party pricing services using a market approach with observable inputs is classified as Level 2. The fair value of syndicated loans obtained from third-party pricing services with a single non-binding broker quote as the underlying valuation source is classified as Level 3. The underlying inputs used in non-binding broker quotes are not readily available to the Company.
See Note 11 for a description of the Company’s determination of the fair value of corporate debt securities, common stocks and other investments.
Receivables
For receivables of the consolidated CLOs, the carrying value approximates fair value as the nature of these assets has historically been short term and the receivables have been collectible. The fair value of these receivables is classified as Level 2.

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Liabilities
Debt
The fair value of the CLOs’ assets, typically syndicated bank loans, is more observable than the fair value of the CLOs’ debt tranches for which market activity is limited and less transparent. As a result, the fair value of the CLOs’ debt is set equal to the fair value of the CLOs’ assets and is classified as Level 2.
Other Liabilities
Other liabilities consist primarily of securities purchased but not yet settled held by consolidated CLOs. The carrying value approximates fair value as the nature of these liabilities has historically been short term. The fair value of these liabilities is classified as Level 2.
Fair Value Option
The Company has elected the fair value option for the financial assets and liabilities of the consolidated CLOs. Management believes that the use of the fair value option better matches the changes in fair value of assets and liabilities related to the CLOs.

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The following table presents the fair value and unpaid principal balance of loans and debt for which the fair value option has been elected:
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Syndicated loans      
Unpaid principal balance$1,780
 $1,743
$1,705
 $1,743
Excess unpaid principal over fair value(54) (52)(65) (52)
Fair value$1,726
 $1,691
$1,640
 $1,691
Fair value of loans more than 90 days past due$8
 $
$10
 $
Fair value of loans in nonaccrual status8
 
46
 
Difference between fair value and unpaid principal of loans more than 90 days past due, loans in nonaccrual status or both
 
12
 
      
Debt      
Unpaid principal balance$1,885
 $1,951
$1,788
 $1,951
Excess unpaid principal over fair value(154) (208)(118) (208)
Carrying value (1)
$1,731
 $1,743
$1,670
 $1,743

(1) The carrying value of the CLOs’ debt is set equal to the fair value of the CLOs’ assets. The estimated fair value of the CLOs’ debt was $1.7 billion as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
Interest income from syndicated loans, bonds and structured investments is recorded based on contractual rates in net investment income. Gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of investments and gains and losses on sales of investments are also recorded in net investment income. Interest expense on debt is recorded in interest and debt expense with gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of debt recorded in net investment income.
Total net gains (losses) recognized in net investment income related to changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities for which the fair value option was elected were $(4)$(3) million and $(1)$5 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Total net gains (losses) recognized in net investment income related to changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities for which the fair value option was elected were $(8) million and $29 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Debt of the consolidated investment entities and the stated interest rates were as follows:
Carrying Value Weighted Average Interest RateCarrying Value Weighted Average Interest Rate
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions) (in millions) 
Debt of consolidated CLOs due 2025-2030$1,731
 $1,743
 4.0% 3.7%$1,670
 $1,743
 3.7% 3.7%

The debt of the consolidated CLOs has both fixed and floating interest rates, which range from 0% to 11.4%10.9%. The interest rates on the debt of CLOs are weighted average rates based on the outstanding principal and contractual interest rates.
5.  Investments
The following is a summary of Ameriprise Financial investments:
 September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Available-for-Sale securities, at fair value$30,967
 $31,058
Mortgage loans, net2,704
 2,696
Policy loans864
 861
Other investments1,190
 1,210
Total$35,725
 $35,825


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5.  Investments
The following is a summary of Ameriprise Financial investments:
 March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Available-for-Sale securities, at fair value$28,764
 $31,058
Mortgage loans, net2,644
 2,696
Policy and certificate loans854
 861
Other investments1,201
 1,210
Total$33,463
 $35,825

Other investments primarily reflect the Company’s interests in affordable housing partnerships, trading securities, seed money investments, syndicated loans, credit card receivables and held-to-maturity certificates of deposit with original or remaining maturities at the time of purchase of more than 90 days. The carrying value of held-to-maturity certificates of deposit was $26 million and $7 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, which approximates fair value due to the short time between the purchase of the instrument and its expected realization.
The following is a summary of net investment income:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
(in millions)
Investment income on fixed maturities$353
 $329
$349
 $339
 $1,046
 $1,002
Net realized gains (losses) (1)
4
 6
(10) 4
 (6) 15
Affordable housing partnerships(15) (11)(26) (24) (58) (49)
Other32
 46
19
 43
 67
 132
Consolidated investment entities23
 26
24
 24
 72
 101
Total$397
 $396
$356
 $386
 $1,121
 $1,201

(1) 
Net realized gains for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 included other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”) on investments held by AAH, which were classified as held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31,September 30, 2019. See Note 15 for additional information.
Available-for-Sale securities distributed by type were as follows:
Description of SecuritiesMarch 31, 2019
Amortized Cost 
Gross
Unrealized Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
 Fair Value 
Noncredit OTTI (1)
 (in millions)
Corporate debt securities$12,185
 $813
 $(60) $12,938
 $(6)
Residential mortgage backed securities6,291
 53
 (43) 6,301
 
Commercial mortgage backed securities4,810
 32
 (41) 4,801
 
Asset backed securities1,268
 39
 (4) 1,303
 1
State and municipal obligations1,228
 201
 (5) 1,424
 
U.S. government and agencies obligations1,709
 1
 
 1,710
 
Foreign government bonds and obligations280
 13
 (6) 287
 
Total$27,771
 $1,152
 $(159) $28,764
 $(5)

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


Description of SecuritiesSeptember 30, 2019
Amortized Cost 
Gross
Unrealized Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
 Fair Value 
Noncredit OTTI (1)
 (in millions)
Corporate debt securities$11,203
 $1,318
 $(13) $12,508
 $
Residential mortgage backed securities8,020
 104
 (12) 8,112
 
Commercial mortgage backed securities5,144
 134
 (3) 5,275
 
Asset backed securities1,631
 51
 (2) 1,680
 1
State and municipal obligations1,166
 265
 (3) 1,428
 
U.S. government and agency obligations1,692
 1
 
 1,693
 
Foreign government bonds and obligations256
 18
 (3) 271
 
Total$29,112
 $1,891
 $(36) $30,967
 $1
Description of SecuritiesDescription of SecuritiesDecember 31, 2018Description of SecuritiesDecember 31, 2018
Amortized Cost 
Gross
Unrealized Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
 Fair Value 
Noncredit OTTI (1)
Amortized Cost 
Gross
Unrealized Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
 Fair Value 
Noncredit OTTI (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities$13,741
 $555
 $(230) $14,066
 $
Corporate debt securities$13,741
 $555
 $(230) $14,066
 $
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities6,373
 34
 (78) 6,329
 
Residential mortgage backed securities6,373
 34
 (78) 6,329
 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities4,975
 18
 (116) 4,877
 
Commercial mortgage backed securities4,975
 18
 (116) 4,877
 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities1,373
 36
 (11) 1,398
 1
Asset backed securities1,373
 36
 (11) 1,398
 1
State and municipal obligationsState and municipal obligations2,166
 192
 (13) 2,345
 
State and municipal obligations2,166
 192
 (13) 2,345
 
U.S. government and agencies obligations1,745
 
 
 1,745
 
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations1,745
 
 
 1,745
 
Foreign government bonds and obligationsForeign government bonds and obligations298
 9
 (9) 298
 
Foreign government bonds and obligations298
 9
 (9) 298
 
TotalTotal$30,671
 $844
 $(457) $31,058
 $1
Total$30,671
 $844
 $(457) $31,058
 $1
(1) 
Represents the amount of OTTI losses in AOCI. Amount includes unrealized gains and losses on impaired securities subsequent to the initial impairment measurement date. These amounts are included in gross unrealized gains and losses as of the end of the period.
As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, investment securities with a fair value of $1.8$2.4 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively, were pledged to meet contractual obligations under derivative contracts and short-term borrowings, of which $744$724 million and $510 million, respectively, may be sold, pledged or rehypothecated by the counterparty.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


As of March 31,both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, fixed maturity securities comprised approximately 86% and 87%, respectively, of Ameriprise Financial investments. Rating agency designations are based on the availability of ratings from Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSROs”), including Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) and Fitch Ratings Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Company uses the median of available ratings from Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, or, if fewer than three ratings are available, the lower rating is used. When ratings from Moody’s, S&P and Fitch are unavailable, the Company may utilize ratings from other NRSROs or rate the securities internally. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company’s internal analysts rated $673$609 million and $755 million, respectively, of securities using criteria similar to those used by NRSROs.
A summary of fixed maturity securities by rating was as follows:
RatingsRatingsMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018RatingsSeptember 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Amortized Cost Fair Value Percent of Total Fair ValueAmortized Cost Fair Value Percent of Total Fair ValueAmortized Cost Fair Value Percent of Total Fair ValueAmortized Cost Fair Value Percent of Total Fair Value
(in millions, except percentages) (in millions, except percentages)
AAAAAA$13,124
 $13,138
 46% $13,399
 $13,252
 43%AAA$15,675
 $15,916
 51% $13,399
 $13,252
 43%
AAAA1,174
 1,334
 5
 1,571
 1,723
 5
AA1,080
 1,291
 4
 1,571
 1,723
 5
AA2,962
 3,294
 11
 3,667
 3,899
 13
A3,020
 3,498
 11
 3,667
 3,899
 13
BBBBBB9,549
 10,041
 35
 11,102
 11,290
 36
BBB8,542
 9,441
 31
 11,102
 11,290
 36
Below investment grade (1)
Below investment grade (1)
962
 957
 3
 932
 894
 3
Below investment grade (1)
795
 821
 3
 932
 894
 3
Total fixed maturitiesTotal fixed maturities$27,771
 $28,764
 100% $30,671
 $31,058
 100%Total fixed maturities$29,112
 $30,967
 100% $30,671
 $31,058
 100%

(1) 
The amortized cost and fair value of below investment grade securities includes interest in CLOs managed by the Company of $4 million and $6 million, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2019, and $5 million and $6 million, respectively, at December 31, 2018. These securities are not rated but are included in below investment grade due to their risk characteristics.
As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, approximately 37%41% and 36%, respectively, of the securities rated AAA were GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC mortgage backed securities. NoNaN holdings of any other issuer were greater than 10% of total equity.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


The following tables provide information about Available-for-Sale securities with gross unrealized losses and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
Description of SecuritiesDescription of SecuritiesMarch 31, 2019Description of SecuritiesSeptember 30, 2019
Less than 12 months 12 months or more TotalLess than 12 months 12 months or more Total
Number of Securities Fair Value Unrealized LossesNumber of Securities Fair Value Unrealized LossesNumber of Securities Fair Value Unrealized LossesNumber of Securities Fair Value Unrealized LossesNumber of Securities Fair Value Unrealized LossesNumber of Securities Fair Value Unrealized Losses
(in millions, except number of securities) (in millions, except number of securities)
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities65
 $568
 $(12) 181
 $2,438
 $(48) 246
 $3,006
 $(60)Corporate debt securities20
 $135
 $(2) 39
 $407
 $(11) 59
 $542
 $(13)
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities73
 905
 (4) 194
 2,415
 (39) 267
 3,320
 (43)Residential mortgage backed securities88
 1,933
 (4) 113
 1,201
 (8) 201
 3,134
 (12)
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities33
 924
 (3) 118
 2,001
 (38) 151
 2,925
 (41)Commercial mortgage backed securities39
 1,054
 (2) 30
 278
 (1) 69
 1,332
 (3)
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities18
 294
 (2) 36
 433
 (2) 54
 727
 (4)Asset backed securities17
 237
 
 16
 195
 (2) 33
 432
 (2)
State and municipal obligationsState and municipal obligations1
 40
 (1) 27
 152
 (4) 28
 192
 (5)State and municipal obligations1
 4
 
 4
 79
 (3) 5
 83
 (3)
Foreign government bonds and obligationsForeign government bonds and obligations2
 3
 
 22
 48
 (6) 24
 51
 (6)Foreign government bonds and obligations2
 5
 
 13
 26
 (3) 15
 31
 (3)
TotalTotal192
 $2,734
 $(22) 578
 $7,487
 $(137) 770
 $10,221
 $(159)Total167
 $3,368
 $(8) 215
 $2,186
 $(28) 382
 $5,554
 $(36)

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


Description of SecuritiesDecember 31, 2018
Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total
Number of Securities Fair Value Unrealized LossesNumber of Securities Fair Value Unrealized LossesNumber of Securities Fair Value Unrealized Losses
 (in millions, except number of securities)
Corporate debt securities345
 $5,522
 $(152) 148
 $1,717
 $(78) 493
 $7,239
 $(230)
Residential mortgage backed securities142
 2,029
 (18) 175
 2,132
 (60) 317
 4,161
 (78)
Commercial mortgage backed securities104
 2,062
 (30) 112
 1,806
 (86) 216
 3,868
 (116)
Asset backed securities38
 491
 (6) 35
 396
 (5) 73
 887
 (11)
State and municipal obligations81
 255
 (4) 100
 254
 (9) 181
 509
 (13)
Foreign government bonds and obligations17
 86
 (4) 14
 17
 (5) 31
 103
 (9)
Total727
 $10,445
 $(214) 584
 $6,322
 $(243) 1,311
 $16,767
 $(457)

As part of Ameriprise Financial’s ongoing monitoring process, management determined that the change in gross unrealized losses on its Available-for-Sale securities is primarily attributable to lower interest rates as well as tighter credit spreads.
The following table presents a rollforward of the cumulative amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for OTTI related to credit losses on Available-for-Sale securities for which a portion of the securities’ total OTTI was recognized in OCI:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Beginning balance$2
 $2
$2
 $2
 $2
 $2
Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized
 
Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized15
 
 15
 
Ending balance$2
 $2
$17
 $2
 $17
 $2


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


Net realized gains and losses on Available-for-Sale securities, determined using the specific identification method, recognized in earnings were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Gross realized investment gains$19
 $6
$6
 $4
 $28
 $15
Gross realized investment losses(9) (1)(1) 
 (13) (1)
Other-than-temporary impairments(5) 
(15) 
 (20) 
Total$5
 $5
$(10) $4
 $(5) $14

Other-than-temporary impairments for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 primarily related to credit losses on corporate debt securities. Other-than-temporary impairments for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily related to credit losses on corporate debt securities and investments held by AAH, which were classified as held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31,September 30, 2019. See Note 15 for additional information.
See Note 16 for a rollforward of net unrealized investment gains (losses) included in AOCI.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


Available-for-Sale securities by contractual maturity as of March 31,September 30, 2019 were as follows:
Amortized Cost Fair ValueAmortized Cost Fair Value
(in millions)
Due within one year$3,194
 $3,197
$2,608
 $2,611
Due after one year through five years4,710
 4,779
4,749
 4,913
Due after five years through 10 years3,294
 3,400
2,817
 3,040
Due after 10 years4,204
 4,983
4,143
 5,336
15,402
 16,359
14,317
 15,900
Residential mortgage backed securities6,291
 6,301
8,020
 8,112
Commercial mortgage backed securities4,810
 4,801
5,144
 5,275
Asset backed securities1,268
 1,303
1,631
 1,680
Total$27,771
 $28,764
$29,112
 $30,967

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and asset backed securities are not due at a single maturity date. As such, these securities were not included in the maturities distribution.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


6.  Financing Receivables
The Company’s financing receivables primarily include commercial mortgage loans, syndicated loans, policy loans, certificate loans, advisor loans, margin loans, credit card receivables and the reinsurance deposit receivable. Commercial mortgage loans, syndicated loans, policy loans and certificate loanscredit card receivables are reflected in investments. Advisor loans, margin loans and the reinsurance deposit receivable are recorded in receivables.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Policy and certificate loans do not exceed the cash surrender value at origination. As there is minimal risk of loss related to policy and certificate loans, the Company does not record an allowance for loan losses. The Company monitors collateral supporting margin loans and requests additional collateral when necessary in order to mitigate the risk of loss. The Company does not have an allowance for loan losses for the reinsurance deposit receivable as the receivable is supported by a trust and there is minimal risk of loss.
Commercial Mortgage Loans and Syndicated Loans
The following table presents a rollforward of the allowance for loan losses for the threenine months ended and the ending balance of the allowance for loan losses by impairment method:
March 31,September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Beginning balance$24
 $26
$24
 $26
Charge-offs(1) 
(1) (2)
Provisions
 
Ending balance$23
 $26
$23
 $24
      
Individually evaluated for impairment$
 $
$
 $
Collectively evaluated for impairment23
 26
23
 24

The recorded investment in financing receivables by impairment method was as follows:
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Individually evaluated for impairment$19
 $24
$14
 $24
Collectively evaluated for impairment3,190
 3,239
3,252
 3,239
Total$3,209
 $3,263
$3,266
 $3,263

As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company’s recorded investment in financing receivables individually evaluated for impairment for which there was no related allowance for loan losses was $19$14 million and $24 million, respectively. Unearned income, unamortized premiums and discounts, and net unamortized deferred fees and costs are not material to the Company’s total loan balance.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


During both the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company purchased $33$52 million and $36 million, respectively, of syndicated loans, and sold $13 million and $13 million, respectively, of syndicated loans. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company sold $13purchased $126 million and $3$181 million, respectively, of syndicated loans, and sold $40 million and $49 million, respectively, of syndicated loans.
The Company has not acquired any loans with deteriorated credit quality as of the acquisition date.
Financial Advisor Loans
The Company offers loans to Financial Advisors
financial advisors for transitional cost assistance. Repayment of the loan is dependent on the retention of the financial advisor. In the event a financial advisor is no longer affiliated with the Company, any unpaid balances become immediately due. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, principal amounts outstanding for advisor loans were $578$629 million and $558 million, respectively. As of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, allowance for loan losses were $30 million and $25 million.million, respectively. The allowance for loan losses related to loans to financial advisors is not included in the table disclosures above. Of the gross balance outstanding, the portion associated with financial advisors who are no longer affiliated with the Company was $15$17 million and $18 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The allowance for loan losses on these loans was $12 million and $13 million as of March 31,both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.2018.

Credit Card Receivables
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


In the third quarter of 2019, Ameriprise Bank, FSB acquired a credit card portfolio from a third party bank. The credit cards are co-branded with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and issued to the Company’s customers by the third party. The principal amount outstanding of credit card receivables was $92 million as of September 30, 2019. The allowance for loan losses was not material as of September 30, 2019.
Credit Quality Information
Nonperforming loans, which are generally loans 90 days or more past due, were $14$21 million and $16 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. All other loans were considered to be performing.
Commercial Mortgage Loans
The Company reviews the credit worthiness of the borrower and the performance of the underlying properties in order to determine the risk of loss on commercial mortgage loans. Based on this review, the commercial mortgage loans are assigned an internal risk rating, which management updates as necessary. Commercial mortgage loans which management has assigned its highest risk rating were nilless than 1% of total commercial mortgage loans as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Loans with the highest risk rating represent distressed loans which the Company has identified as impaired or expects to become delinquent or enter into foreclosure within the next six months. In addition, the Company reviews the concentrations of credit risk by region and property type.
Concentrations of credit risk of commercial mortgage loans by U.S. region were as follows:
Loans PercentageLoans Percentage
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)    (in millions)    
East North Central$218
 $216
 8% 8%$234
 $216
 8% 8%
East South Central108
 107
 4
 4
113
 107
 4
 4
Middle Atlantic186
 187
 7
 7
182
 187
 7
 7
Mountain235
 237
 9
 9
251
 237
 9
 9
New England57
 62
 2
 2
55
 62
 2
 2
Pacific798
 814
 30
 30
806
 814
 30
 30
South Atlantic712
 731
 27
 27
718
 731
 26
 27
West North Central205
 213
 8
 8
207
 213
 8
 8
West South Central144
 148
 5
 5
157
 148
 6
 5
2,663
 2,715
 100% 100%2,723
 2,715
 100% 100%
Less: allowance for loan losses19
 19
  
  
19
 19
  
  
Total$2,644
 $2,696
  
  
$2,704
 $2,696
  
  
 
Concentrations of credit risk of commercial mortgage loans by property type were as follows:
 Loans Percentage
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)    
Apartments$618
 $621
 23% 23%
Hotel42
 43
 2
 1
Industrial441
 453
 17
 17
Mixed use58
 54
 2
 2
Office421
 435
 15
 16
Retail879
 897
 33
 33
Other204
 212
 8
 8
 2,663
 2,715
 100% 100%
Less: allowance for loan losses19
 19
  
  
Total$2,644
 $2,696
  
  


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


Concentrations of credit risk of commercial mortgage loans by property type were as follows:
 Loans Percentage
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)    
Apartments$641
 $621
 23% 23%
Hotel52
 43
 2
 1
Industrial424
 453
 16
 17
Mixed use72
 54
 3
 2
Office425
 435
 16
 16
Retail906
 897
 33
 33
Other203
 212
 7
 8
 2,723
 2,715
 100% 100%
Less: allowance for loan losses19
 19
  
  
Total$2,704
 $2,696
  
  

Syndicated Loans
The recorded investment in syndicated loans as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $546$543 million and $548 million, respectively. The Company’s syndicated loan portfolio is diversified across industries and issuers. The primary credit indicator for syndicated loans is whether the loans are performing in accordance with the contractual terms of the syndication. Total nonperforming syndicated loans were $8 million and nil as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were nil.respectively.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The recorded investment in restructured loans was not material as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Troubled debt restructurings did not have a material impact to the Company’s allowance for loan losses or income recognized for both the three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018. There are no0 commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans have been restructured.
Reinsurance Deposit Receivable
The reinsurance deposit receivable was $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2019.
In the first quarter of 2019, the Company reinsured approximately $1.7 billion of fixed annuity polices sold through third parties, which is approximately 20% of in force fixed annuity account balances. The arrangement contains investment guidelines and a trust to help meet the Company’s risk management objectives. The transaction was effective as of January 1, 2019.
For each of its reinsurance agreements, the Company determines whether the agreement provides indemnification against loss or liability related to insurance risk in accordance with applicable accounting standards. If the Company determines that a reinsurance agreement does not expose the reinsurer to a reasonable possibility of a significant loss from insurance risk, the Company records the agreement using the deposit method of accounting. Deposits made are included in receivables. As amounts are received, consistent with the underlying fixed annuity contracts, the reinsurance deposit receivable is adjusted. The reinsurance deposit receivable is accreted using the interest method and the adjustment is reported in other revenues.
The reinsurance deposit receivable was $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2019.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


7.  Deferred Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducement Costs
In the third quarter, management updates market-related assumptions and implements model changes related to the living benefit valuation. In addition, management conducts its annual review of life insurance and annuity valuation assumptions relative to current experience and management expectations including modeling changes. These aforementioned changes are collectively referred to as unlocking. The impact of unlocking to DAC in the third quarter of 2019 primarily reflected updates to interest rate assumptions, partially offset by a favorable impact from lower surrenders on annuity contracts with a withdrawal benefit. The impact of unlocking to DAC in the third quarter of 2018 primarily reflected updated mortality assumptions on universal life (“UL”) and variable universal life (“VUL”) insurance products and lower surrender rate assumptions on variable annuities, partially offset by an unfavorable impact from updates to assumptions on utilization of guaranteed withdrawal benefits.
The balances of and changes in DAC were as follows:
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Balance at January 1$2,776
 $2,676
$2,776
 $2,676
Capitalization of acquisition costs71
 79
226
 241
Amortization(16) (92)
Amortization, excluding the impact of valuation assumptions review(172) (213)
Amortization, impact of valuation assumptions review(14) 33
Impact of change in net unrealized (gains) losses on securities(59) 55
(175) 95
Reclassified to assets held for sale (1)
(15) 
(15) 
Balance at March 31$2,757
 $2,718
Balance at September 30$2,626
 $2,832

(1) See Note 15 for additional information on held for sale classification.
The balances of and changes in DSIC, which is included in other assets, were as follows:
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Balance at January 1$251
 $276
$251
 $276
Capitalization of sales inducement costs
 1
1
 2
Amortization
 (11)
Amortization, excluding the impact of valuation assumptions review(13) (26)
Amortization, impact of valuation assumptions review
 
Impact of change in net unrealized (gains) losses on securities(10) 9
(21) 16
Balance at March 31$241
 $275
Balance at September 30$218
 $268


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


8.  Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims and Separate Account Liabilities
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims consisted of the following:
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Policyholder account balances      
Fixed annuities (1)
$9,206
 $9,338
$9,015
 $9,338
Variable annuity fixed sub-accounts5,127
 5,129
5,122
 5,129
Universal life (“UL”)/variable universal life (“VUL”) insurance3,060
 3,063
UL/VUL insurance3,093
 3,063
Indexed universal life (“IUL”) insurance1,785
 1,728
1,933
 1,728
Other life insurance672
 683
656
 683
Total policyholder account balances19,850
 19,941
19,819
 19,941
      
Future policy benefits      
Variable annuity guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (“GMWB”)771
 875
2,120
 875
Variable annuity guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits (“GMAB”) (2)
(45) (19)(19) (19)
Other annuity liabilities50
 26
141
 26
Fixed annuity life contingent liabilities1,459
 1,459
1,450
 1,459
Life and disability income insurance1,222
 1,221
1,214
 1,221
Long term care insurance5,088
 4,981
5,268
 4,981
UL/VUL and other life insurance additional liabilities890
 749
999
 749
Total future policy benefits9,435
 9,292
11,173
 9,292
Policy claims and other policyholders’ funds178
 891
154
 891
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims$29,463
 $30,124
$31,146
 $30,124

(1) Includes fixed deferred annuities, non-life contingent fixed payout annuities and indexed annuity host contracts.
(2) Includes the fair value of GMAB embedded derivatives that was a net asset as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 reported as a contra liability.
Separate account liabilities consisted of the following:
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Variable annuity$71,748
 $66,913
$72,330
 $66,913
VUL insurance7,034
 6,451
7,078
 6,451
Other insurance30
 29
30
 29
Threadneedle investment liabilities4,759
 4,532
4,629
 4,532
Total$83,571
 $77,925
$84,067
 $77,925


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


9.  Variable Annuity and Insurance Guarantees
The majority of the variable annuity contracts offered by the Company contain guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”) provisions. The Company also offers variable annuities with death benefit provisions that gross up the amount payable by a certain percentage of contract earnings, which are referred to as gain gross-up (“GGU”) benefits. In addition, the Company offers contracts with GMWB and GMAB provisions. The Company previously offered contracts containing guaranteed minimum income benefit (“GMIB”) provisions.
Certain UL policies offered by the Company provide secondary guarantee benefits. The secondary guarantee ensures that, subject to specified conditions, the policy will not terminate and will continue to provide a death benefit even if there is insufficient policy value to cover the monthly deductions and charges.
The following table provides information related to variable annuity guarantees for which the Company has established additional liabilities:
Variable Annuity 
Guarantees
by Benefit Type (1)
March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Total Contract Value Contract Value in Separate Accounts 
Net Amount
at Risk
 
Weighted Average
Attained Age
Total Contract Value Contract Value in Separate Accounts 
Net Amount
at Risk
 
Weighted Average
Attained Age
 (in millions, except age)
GMDB:               
Return of premium$59,779
 $57,840
 $36
 67 $55,810
 $53,872
 $417
 67
Five/six-year reset8,026
 5,296
 16
 67 7,670
 4,941
 112
 67
One-year ratchet5,891
 5,545
 48
 70 5,560
 5,210
 417
 70
Five-year ratchet1,388
 1,331
 2
 66 1,307
 1,251
 23
 66
Other1,113
 1,093
 84
 72 1,033
 1,014
 148
 72
Total — GMDB$76,197
 $71,105
 $186
 67 $71,380
 $66,288
 $1,117
 67
                
GGU death benefit$1,058
 $1,006
 $119
 70 $992
 $940
 $112
 70
                
GMIB$190
 $175
 $8
 70 $180
 $164
 $12
 69
                
GMWB:               
GMWB$2,084
 $2,078
 $2
 72 $1,990
 $1,984
 $3
 72
GMWB for life44,025
 43,936
 360
 68 40,966
 40,876
 742
 68
Total — GMWB$46,109
 $46,014
 $362
 68 $42,956
 $42,860
 $745
 68
                
GMAB$2,571
 $2,565
 $2
 59 $2,456
 $2,450
 $24
 59
 
Variable Annuity 
Guarantees
by Benefit Type (1)
September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Total Contract Value Contract Value in Separate Accounts 
Net Amount
at Risk
 
Weighted Average
Attained Age
Total Contract Value Contract Value in Separate Accounts 
Net Amount
at Risk
 
Weighted Average
Attained Age
  (in millions, except age)
 GMDB:               
 Return of premium$60,653
 $58,705
 $17
 67 $55,810
 $53,872
 $417
 67
 Five/six-year reset7,835
 5,108
 11
 67 7,670
 4,941
 112
 67
 One-year ratchet5,806
 5,466
 24
 70 5,560
 5,210
 417
 70
 Five-year ratchet1,365
 1,310
 1
 66 1,307
 1,251
 23
 66
 Other1,144
 1,125
 81
 73 1,033
 1,014
 148
 72
 Total — GMDB$76,803
 $71,714
 $134
 67 $71,380
 $66,288
 $1,117
 67
                 
 GGU death benefit$1,071
 $1,018
 $121
 71 $992
 $940
 $112
 70
                 
 GMIB$182
 $167
 $8
 70 $180
 $164
 $12
 69
                 
 GMWB:               
 GMWB$1,989
 $1,983
 $1
 73 $1,990
 $1,984
 $3
 72
 GMWB for life44,997
 44,888
 374
 68 40,966
 40,876
 742
 68
 Total — GMWB$46,986
 $46,871
 $375
 68 $42,956
 $42,860
 $745
 68
                 
 
 GMAB$2,494
 $2,490
 $1
 60 $2,456
 $2,450
 $24
 59
(1) 
Individual variable annuity contracts may have more than one guarantee and therefore may be included in more than one benefit type. Variable annuity contracts for which the death benefit equals the account value are not shown in this table.
The net amount at risk for GMDB, GGU and GMAB is defined as the current guaranteed benefit amount in excess of the current contract value. The net amount at risk for GMIB is defined as the greater of the present value of the minimum guaranteed annuity payments less the current contract value or zero. The net amount at risk for GMWB is defined as the greater of the present value of the minimum guaranteed withdrawal payments less the current contract value or zero.
The following table provides information related to insurance guarantees for which the Company has established additional liabilities:
March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Net Amount
at Risk
 Weighted Average Attained AgeNet Amount
at Risk
 Weighted Average Attained Age
Net
Amount
at Risk
 Weighted Average Attained AgeNet
Amount
at Risk
 Weighted Average Attained Age
(in millions, except age)
UL secondary guarantees$6,496
 66 $6,513
 66$6,531
 66 $6,513
 66

The net amount at risk for UL secondary guarantees is defined as the current guaranteed death benefit amount in excess of the current policyholder account balance.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


Changes in additional liabilities (contra liabilities) for variable annuity and insurance guarantees were as follows:
GMDB & GGU GMIB 
GMWB (1)
 
GMAB (1)
 ULGMDB & GGU GMIB 
GMWB (1)
 
GMAB (1)
 UL
(in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2018$17
 $6
 $463
 $(80) $489
$17
 $6
 $463
 $(80) $489
Incurred claims1
 
 (261) 4
 26
5
 
 (588) (3) 171
Paid claims(1) 
 
 
 (7)(4) 
 
 
 (19)
Balance at March 31, 2018$17
 $6
 $202
 $(76) $508
Balance at September 30, 2018$18
 $6
 $(125) $(83) $641
                  
Balance at January 1, 2019$19
 $8
 $875
 $(19) $659
$19
 $8
 $875
 $(19) $659
Incurred claims
 (1) (104) (26) 34

 (1) 1,245
 
 110
Paid claims(2) 
 
 
 (17)(4) 
 
 
 (34)
Balance at March 31, 2019$17
 $7
 $771
 $(45) $676
Balance at September 30, 2019$15
 $7
 $2,120
 $(19) $735

(1) The incurred claims for GMWB and GMAB include the change in the fair value of the liabilities (contra liabilities) less paid claims.
The liabilities for guaranteed benefits are supported by general account assets.
The following table summarizes the distribution of separate account balances by asset type for variable annuity contracts providing guaranteed benefits:
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Mutual funds:      
Equity$42,976
 $39,764
$42,770
 $39,764
Bond22,622
 21,190
23,235
 21,190
Other5,748
 5,568
5,944
 5,568
Total mutual funds$71,346
 $66,522
$71,949
 $66,522

10.  Debt
The balances and the stated interest rates of outstanding debt of Ameriprise Financial were as follows: 
Outstanding Balance Stated Interest RateOutstanding Balance Stated Interest Rate
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)  (in millions)  
Long-term debt:              
Senior notes due 2019$300
 $300
 7.3% 7.3%$
 $300
 % 7.3%
Senior notes due 2020750
 750
 5.3
 5.3
750
 750
 5.3
 5.3
Senior notes due 2022500
 
 3.0
 
500
 
 3.0
 
Senior notes due 2023750
 750
 4.0
 4.0
750
 750
 4.0
 4.0
Senior notes due 2024550
 550
 3.7
 3.7
550
 550
 3.7
 3.7
Senior notes due 2026500
 500
 2.9
 2.9
500
 500
 2.9
 2.9
Finance lease liabilities55
 25
  
  61
 25
  
  
Other (1)
(11) (8)    (10) (8)    
Total long-term debt3,394
 2,867
    3,101
 2,867
    
              
Short-term borrowings:              
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances151
 151
 2.7
 2.6
151
 151
 2.2
 2.6
Repurchase agreements50
 50
 2.7
 2.6
50
 50
 2.5
 2.6
Total short-term borrowings201
 201
  
  
201
 201
  
  
Total$3,595
 $3,068
  
  
$3,302
 $3,068
  
  
(1)  Amounts include adjustments for fair value hedges on the Company’s long-term debt and unamortized discount and debt issuance costs. See Note 13 for information on the Company’s fair value hedges.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


Long-term Debt
On March 22, 2019, the Company issued $500 million of unsecured senior notes due March 22, 2022 and incurred debt issuance costs of $3 million. Interest payments are due semi-annually in arrears on March 22 and September 22, commencing on September 22, 2019.
The Company repaid $300 million principal amount of its 7.3% senior notes at maturity on June 28, 2019.
Short-term Borrowings
The Company enters into repurchase agreements in exchange for cash, which it accounts for as secured borrowings and has pledged Available-for-Sale securities to collateralize its obligations under the repurchase agreements. As of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company hashad pledged $52 million of agency residential mortgage backed securities. The remaining maturity of outstanding repurchase agreements was less than four monthsone month as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and less than three months as of December 31, 2018. The stated interest rate of the repurchase agreements is a weighted average annualized interest rate on repurchase agreements held as of the balance sheet date.
The Company’s life insurance subsidiary is a memberand bank subsidiaries are members of the FHLB of Des Moines which provides access to collateralized borrowings. The Company has pledged Available-for-Sale securities consisting of commercial mortgage backed securities and residential mortgage backed securities as collateral to collateralize its obligation underaccess these borrowings. The fair value of the securities pledged is recorded in investments and was $803$848 million and $780 million, of commercial mortgage backed securities, and $192 million and nil, of residential mortgage backed securities, as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The remaining maturity of outstanding FHLB advances was less than three months as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The stated interest rate of the FHLB advances is a weighted average annualized interest rate on outstanding borrowings as of the balance sheet date.
On October 12, 2017, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement that provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility of up to $750 million that expires in October 2022. Under the terms of the credit agreement for the facility, the Company may increase the amount of this facility up to $1.0 billion upon satisfaction of certain approval requirements. As of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had no0 borrowings outstanding and $1 million of letters of credit issued against the facility. The Company’s credit facility contains various administrative, reporting, legal and financial covenants. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
11.  Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; that is, an exit price. The exit price assumes the asset or liability is not exchanged subject to a forced liquidation or distressed sale.
Valuation Hierarchy
The Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Company’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2 Prices or valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 3 Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities of Ameriprise Financial measured at fair value on a recurring basis: 
March 31, 2019
  
September 30, 2019
  
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(in millions)
Assets                
Cash equivalents$199
 $2,656
 $
 $2,855
  
$349
 $4,266
 $
 $4,615
  
Available-for-Sale securities:                
Corporate debt securities
 12,091
 847
 12,938
  

 11,714
 794
 12,508
  
Residential mortgage backed securities
 6,264
 37
 6,301
  

 7,958
 154
 8,112
  
Commercial mortgage backed securities
 4,801
 
 4,801
  

 5,275
 
 5,275
  
Asset backed securities
 1,297
 6
 1,303
  

 1,660
 20
 1,680
  
State and municipal obligations
 1,424
 
 1,424
  

 1,428
 
 1,428
  
U.S. government and agency obligations1,710
 
 
 1,710
  
1,693
 
 
 1,693
  
Foreign government bonds and obligations
 287
 
 287
  

 271
 
 271
  
Total Available-for-Sale securities1,710
 26,164
 890
 28,764
  
1,693
 28,306
 968
 30,967
  
Equity securities
 1
 
 1
  
1
 
 
 1
  
Equity securities at net asset value (“NAV”)      6
(1) 
Trading securities11
 44
 
 55
 
Investments at net asset value (“NAV”)      6
(1) 
Trading and other securities11
 30
 
 41
 
Separate account assets at NAV      83,571
(1) 
      84,067
(1) 
Investments and cash equivalents segregated for regulatory purposes232
 
 
 232
 13
 
 
 13
 
Other assets:                
Interest rate derivative contracts3
 933
 
 936
  

 1,970
 
 1,970
  
Equity derivative contracts84
 1,941
 
 2,025
  
137
 2,103
 
 2,240
  
Credit derivative contracts
 10
 
 10
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts5
 46
 
 51
  

 52
 
 52
  
Total other assets92
 2,920
 
 3,012
  
137
 4,135
 
 4,272
  
Total assets at fair value$2,244
 $31,785
 $890
 $118,496
  
$2,204
 $36,737
 $968
 $123,982
  
Liabilities                
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims:                
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives$
 $3
 $23
 $26
  
$
 $3
 $37
 $40
  
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 745
 745
  

 
 822
 822
  
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 180
 180
(2) 

 
 1,452
 1,452
(2) 
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims
 3
 948
 951
(3) 

 3
 2,311
 2,314
(3) 
Customer deposits
 13
 
 13
  

 13
 
 13
  
Other liabilities:                
Interest rate derivative contracts
 366
 
 366
  

 521
 
 521
  
Equity derivative contracts34
 2,591
 
 2,625
  
19
 2,811
 
 2,830
  
Credit derivative contracts
 21
 
 21
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts1
 32
 
 33
 1
 33
 
 34
 
Other10
 7
 31
 48
  
6
 6
 26
 38
  
Total other liabilities45
 3,017
 31
 3,093
  
26
 3,371
 26
 3,423
  
Total liabilities at fair value$45
 $3,033
 $979
 $4,057
  
$26
 $3,387
 $2,337
 $5,750
  


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


December 31, 2018
  
December 31, 2018
  
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(in millions)
Assets                
Cash equivalents$155
 $2,350
 $
 $2,505
  
$155
 $2,350
 $
 $2,505
  
Available-for-Sale securities:                
Corporate debt securities
 13,153
 913
 14,066
  

 13,153
 913
 14,066
  
Residential mortgage backed securities
 6,193
 136
 6,329
  

 6,193
 136
 6,329
  
Commercial mortgage backed securities
 4,857
 20
 4,877
  

 4,857
 20
 4,877
  
Asset backed securities
 1,392
 6
 1,398
  

 1,392
 6
 1,398
  
State and municipal obligations
 2,345
 
 2,345
  

 2,345
 
 2,345
  
U.S. government and agency obligations1,745
 
 
 1,745
  
1,745
 
 
 1,745
  
Foreign government bonds and obligations
 298
 
 298
  

 298
 
 298
  
Total Available-for-Sale securities1,745
 28,238
 1,075
 31,058
  
1,745
 28,238
 1,075
 31,058
  
Equity securities
 1
 
 1
 
 1
 
 1
 
Equity securities at NAV      6
(1) 
Trading securities36
 38
 
 74
  
Investments at NAV      6
(1) 
Trading and other securities36
 38
 
 74
  
Separate account assets at NAV      77,925
(1) 
      77,925
(1) 
Investments and cash equivalents segregated for regulatory purposes301
 
 
 301
 301
 
 
 301
 
Other assets:                
Interest rate derivative contracts
 796
 
 796
  

 796
 
 796
  
Equity derivative contracts191
 1,527
 
 1,718
  
191
 1,527
 
 1,718
  
Foreign exchange derivative contracts5
 55
 
 60
  
5
 55
 
 60
  
Total other assets196
 2,378
 
 2,574
  
196
 2,378
 
 2,574
  
Total assets at fair value$2,433
 $33,005
 $1,075
 $114,444
  
$2,433
 $33,005
 $1,075
 $114,444
  
 
Liabilities        
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims:        
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives$
 $3
 $14
 $17
  
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 628
 628
  
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 328
 328
(4) 
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims
 3
 970
 973
(5) 
Customer deposits
 6
 
 6
  
Other liabilities:        
Interest rate derivative contracts
 424
 
 424
  
Equity derivative contracts78
 2,076
 
 2,154
  
Credit derivative contracts
 18
 
 18
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts4
 31
 
 35
 
Other13
 6
 30
 49
  
Total other liabilities95
 2,555
 30
 2,680
  
Total liabilities at fair value$95
 $2,564
 $1,000
 $3,659
  
 
(1) Amounts are comprised of certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
(2) The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives included $557 million$1.6 billion of individual contracts in a liability position and $377$107 million of individual contracts in an asset position as of March 31,September 30, 2019.
(3) 
The Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk resulted in a $(536)$(704) million cumulative increase (decrease) to the embedded derivatives as of March 31,September 30, 2019.
(4) 
The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives included $646 million of individual contracts in a liability position and $318 million of individual contracts in an asset position as of December 31, 2018.
(5) 
The Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk resulted in a $(726) million cumulative increase (decrease) to the embedded derivatives as of December 31, 2018.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


The following tables provide a summary of changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities of Ameriprise Financial measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 Available-for-Sale Securities 
Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
(in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2019$913
 $136
 $20
 $6
 $1,075
 
Total gains (losses) included in:          
Other comprehensive income15
 
 
 
 15
 
Settlements(81) (4) 
 
 (85) 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (95) (20) 
 (115) 
Balance, March 31, 2019$847
 $37
 $
 $6
 $890
 
           
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at March 31, 2019$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 
 Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims Other Liabilities 
Indexed Annuity Embedded Derivatives IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
(in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2019$14
 $628
 $328
 $970
 $30
 
Total (gains) losses included in:          
Net income2
(1) 
98
(1) 
(230)
(2) 
(130) 1
(3) 
Issues7
 36
 84
 127
 
 
Settlements
 (17) (2) (19) 
 
Balance, March 31, 2019$23
 $745
 $180
 $948
 $31
 
           
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at March 31, 2019$
 $98
(1) 
$(230)
(2) 
$(132) $
 
 
 Available-for-Sale Securities 
Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
(in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2018$1,139
 $155
 $7
 $1,301
 
Total gains (losses) included in:        
Net income(1) 
 
 (1)
(4) 
Other comprehensive loss(14) (2) 
 (16) 
Purchases
 
 10
 10
 
Settlements(29) (7) 
 (36) 
Balance, March 31, 2018$1,095
 $146
 $17
 $1,258
 
 

 

 

 

 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at March 31, 2018$(1) $
 $
 $(1)
(4) 
 

 Available-for-Sale Securities 
Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
(in millions) 
Balance, July 1, 2019$809
 $448
 $24
 $1,281
 
Total gains (losses) included in:        
Net income(1) 
 
 (1)
(1) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)4
 
 
 4
 
Purchases21
 60
 
 81
 
Settlements(39) (6) 
 (45) 
Transfers into Level 3
 
 14
 14
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (348) (18) (366) 
Balance, September 30, 2019$794
 $154
 $20
 $968
 
         
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at
September 30, 2019
$
 $
 $
 $
 
 Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims Other Liabilities 
Indexed Annuity Embedded Derivatives IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
(in millions) 
Balance, July 1, 2019$31
 $819
 $696
 $1,546
 $31
 
Total (gains) losses included in:          
Net income
 (5)
(2) 
663
(3) 
658
 (5)
(4) 
Issues6
 25
 96
 127
 
 
Settlements
 (17) (3) (20) 
 
Balance, September 30, 2019$37
 $822
 $1,452
 $2,311
 $26
 
           
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2019$
 $(5)
(2) 
$660
(3) 
$655
 $
 
 Available-for-Sale Securities Other Derivatives Contracts 
Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
(in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2018$1,040
 $120
 $52
 $31
 $1,243
 $2
 
Total gains (losses) included in:            
Net income
 
 
 
 
 (2)
(3) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(2) 
 
 1
 (1) 
 
Purchases
 20
 
 
 20
 
 
Settlements(46) (5) 
 (1) (52) 
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (26) (52) (22) (100) 
 
Balance, September 30, 2018$992
 $109
 $
 $9
 $1,110
 $
 
             
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2018$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $(2)
(3) 

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Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims Other Liabilities  Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims Other Liabilities 
Indexed Annuity Embedded Derivatives IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives TotalIndexed Annuity Embedded Derivatives IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
(in millions) (in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2018$
 $601
 $(49) $552
 $28
 
Balance, July 1, 2018Balance, July 1, 2018$8
 $620
 $(425) $203
 $29
 
Total (gains) losses included in:Total (gains) losses included in:          Total (gains) losses included in:          
Net incomeNet income
 (25)
(1) 
(356)
(2) 
(381) 
 Net income
 55
(2) 
(344)
(3) 
(289) 
 
IssuesIssues3
 20
 83
 106
 
 Issues3
 24
 90
 117
 
 
SettlementsSettlements
 (11) (7) (18) 
 Settlements
 (15) (7) (22) 
 
Balance, March 31, 2018$3
 $585
 $(329) $259
 $28
 
Balance, September 30, 2018Balance, September 30, 2018$11
 $684
 $(686) $9
 $29
 
                     
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at March 31, 2018$
 $(25)
(1) 
$(348)
(2) 
$(373) $
 
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2018Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2018$
 $55
(2) 
$(347)
(3) 
$(292) $
 

 Available-for-Sale Securities 
Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
(in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2019$913
 $136
 $20
 $6
 $1,075
 
Total gains (losses) included in:          
Net income(1) 
 
 
 (1)
(1) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)32
 
 
 
 32
 
Purchases35
 477
 
 18
 530
 
Settlements(185) (12) 
 
 (197) 
Transfers into Level 3
 
 
 14
 14
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (447) (20) (18) (485) 
Balance, September 30, 2019$794
 $154
 $
 $20
 $968
 
           
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2019$(1) $
 $
 $
 $(1)
(1) 

 Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims Other Liabilities 
Indexed Annuity Embedded Derivatives IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
(in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2019$14
 $628
 $328
 $970
 $30
 
Total (gains) losses included in:          
Net income3
(2) 
153
(2) 
866
(3) 
1,022
 (4)
(4) 
Issues20
 92
 266
 378
 
 
Settlements
 (51) (8) (59) 
 
Balance, September 30, 2019$37
 $822
 $1,452
 $2,311
 $26
 
           
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2019$
 $153
(2) 
$859
(3) 
$1,012
 $
 

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 Available-for-Sale Securities Other Derivatives Contracts 
Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
(in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2018$1,139
 $155
 $
 $7
 $1,301
 $
 
Total gains (losses) included in:            
Net income(1) 
 
 
 (1)
(1) 
(3)
(3) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(28) 1
 
 1
 (26) 
 
Purchases15
 20
 52
 32
 119
 3
 
Settlements(133) (24) 
 (1) (158) 
 
Transfers into Level 3
 
 
 2
 2
 
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (43) (52) (32) (127) 
 
Balance, September 30, 2018$992
 $109
 $
 $9
 $1,110
 $
 
             
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2018$(1) $
 $
 $
 $(1)
(1) 
$(3)
(3) 
 Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
 Other Liabilities 
Indexed Annuity Embedded Derivatives IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
(in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2018$
 $601
 $(49) $552
 $28
 
Total (gains) losses included in:          
Net income
 56
(2) 
(875)
(3) 
(819) 1
(4) 
Issues11
 65
 257
 333
 
 
Settlements
 (38) (19) (57) 
 
Balance, September 30, 2018$11
 $684
 $(686) $9
 $29
 
           
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2018$
 $56
(2) 
$(868)
(3) 
$(812) $
 
(1) Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Included in interest credited to fixed accounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)(3) Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3)(4) Included in general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(4) Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The increase (decrease) to pretax income of the Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk on the fair value of its embedded derivatives was $(158)$85 million and $33$(58) million, net of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual, for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The increase (decrease) to pretax income of the Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk on the fair value of its embedded derivatives was $(29) million and $(10) million, net of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Securities transferred from Level 3 primarily represent securities with fair values that are now obtained from a third-party pricing service with observable inputs. Securities transferred to Level 3 represent securities with fair values that are now based on a single non-binding broker quote.

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The following tables provide a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements developed by the Company or reasonably available to the Company of Level 3 assets and liabilities:
 March 31, 2019
Fair
Value
Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange Weighted Average
(in millions)
Corporate debt securities (private placements)$846 Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries0.8%2.8%1.3%
Asset backed securities$6 Discounted cash flowAnnual short-term default rate2.8% 
   Annual long-term default rate2.5% 
   Discount rate11.5% 
   Constant prepayment rate5.0%10.0%10.0%
   Loss recovery36.4%63.6%63.6%
IUL embedded derivatives$745 Discounted cash flow
Nonperformance risk (1)
85 bps 
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives$23 Discounted cash flowSurrender rate0.0%50.0% 
    
Nonperformance risk (1)
85 bps 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives$180 Discounted cash flow
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
0.0%36.0% 
    Surrender rate0.1%73.4% 
    
Market volatility (3)
3.9%15.4% 
    
Nonperformance risk (1)
85 bps 
Contingent consideration liabilities$31 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate9.0% 

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 September 30, 2019
Fair
Value
Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange Weighted Average
(in millions)
Corporate debt securities (private placements)$794 Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries0.8%3.1%1.3%
Asset backed securities$6 Discounted cash flowAnnual short-term default rate2.8% 
   Annual long-term default rate2.5%3.0%2.6%
   Discount rate11.0% 
   Constant prepayment rate5.0%10.0%10.0%
   Loss recovery36.4%63.6%63.6%
IUL embedded derivatives$822 Discounted cash flow
Nonperformance risk (1)
78 bps 
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives$37 Discounted cash flowSurrender rate0.0%50.0% 
    
Nonperformance risk (1)
78 bps 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives$1,452 Discounted cash flow
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
0.0%36.0% 
    Surrender rate0.1%73.5% 
    
Market volatility (3)
3.9%16.1% 
    
Nonperformance risk (1)
78 bps 
Contingent consideration liabilities$26 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate9.0% 
 December 31, 2018
Fair
Value
Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange Weighted Average
(in millions)
Corporate debt securities (private placements)$912 Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries1.0%3.6%1.5%
Asset backed securities$6 Discounted cash flowAnnual short-term default rate2.3% 
   Annual long-term default rate2.5%3.0%2.9%
   Discount rate11.5% 
   Constant prepayment rate5.0%10.0%10.0%
   Loss recovery36.4%63.6%63.6%
IUL embedded derivatives$628 Discounted cash flow
Nonperformance risk (1)
119 bps 
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives$14 Discounted cash flowSurrender rate0.0%50.0% 
   
Nonperformance risk (1)
119 bps 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives$328 Discounted cash flow
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
0.0%36.0% 
   Surrender rate0.1%73.4% 
    
Market volatility (3)
4.0%16.1% 
    
Nonperformance risk (1)
119 bps 
Contingent consideration liabilities$30 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate9.0% 
(1) 
The nonperformance risk is the spread added to the observable interest rates used in the valuation of the embedded derivatives.
(2) 
The utilization of guaranteed withdrawals represents the percentage of contractholders that will begin withdrawing in any given year.
(3) 
Market volatility is implied volatility of fund of funds and managed volatility funds.
Level 3 measurements not included in the table above are obtained from non-binding broker quotes where unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value calculation are not reasonably available to the Company.

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Uncertainty of Fair Value Measurements
Significant increases (decreases) in the yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 corporate debt securities in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in the annual default rate and discount rate used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 asset backed securities in isolation, generally, would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement and significant increases (decreases) in loss recovery in isolation would have resulted in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the constant prepayment rate in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in nonperformance risk used in the fair value measurement of the IUL embedded derivatives in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in nonperformance risk and surrender rate used in the fair value measurement of the indexed annuity embedded derivatives in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) liability value.
Significant increases (decreases) in utilization and volatility used in the fair value measurement of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives in isolation would have resulted in a significantly higher (lower) liability value. Significant increases (decreases) in nonperformance risk and surrender rate used in the fair value measurement of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) liability value. Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals and surrender rates vary with the type of rider, the duration of the policy, the age of the contractholder, the distribution channel and whether the value of the guaranteed benefit exceeds the contract accumulation value.
Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate used in the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration liability in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

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Determination of Fair Value
The Company uses valuation techniques consistent with the market and income approaches to measure the fair value of its assets and liabilities. The Company’s market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The Company’s income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future projected cash flows to a single discounted present value amount. When applying either approach, the Company maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs.
The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy.
Assets
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include time deposits and other highly liquid investments with original or remaining maturities at the time of purchase of 90 days or less. Actively traded money market funds are measured at their NAV and classified as Level 1. The Company’s remaining cash equivalents are classified as Level 2 and measured at amortized cost, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short time between the purchase of the instrument and its expected realization.
Investments (Available-for-Sale Securities, Equity Securities and Trading Securities)
When available, the fair value of securities is based on quoted prices in active markets. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are obtained from third-party pricing services, non-binding broker quotes, or other model-based valuation techniques.
Level 1 securities primarily include U.S. Treasuries.
Level 2 securities primarily include corporate bonds, residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities, asset backed securities, state and municipal obligations and foreign government securities. The fair value of these Level 2 securities is based on a market approach with prices obtained from third-party pricing services. Observable inputs used to value these securities can include, but are not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, issuer spreads and non-binding broker quotes.
Level 3 securities primarily include certain corporate bonds, non-agency residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and asset backed securities. The fair value of corporate bonds, non-agency residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and certain asset backed securities classified as Level 3 is typically based on a single non-binding broker quote. The underlying inputs used for some of the non-binding broker quotes are not readily available to the Company. The Company’s privately placed corporate bonds are typically based on a single non-binding broker quote. The fair value of certain asset backed securities is determined using a discounted cash flow model. Inputs used to determine the expected cash flows include assumptions about discount rates and default, prepayment and recovery rates of the underlying assets. Given the significance of the unobservable inputs to this fair value measurement, the fair value of the investment in certain asset backed securities is classified as Level 3.

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In consideration of the above, management is responsible for the fair values recorded on the financial statements. Prices received from third-party pricing services are subjected to exception reporting that identifies investments with significant daily price movements as well as no movements. The Company reviews the exception reporting and resolves the exceptions through reaffirmation of the price or recording an appropriate fair value estimate. The Company also performs subsequent transaction testing. The Company performs annual due diligence of third-party pricing services. The Company’s due diligence procedures include assessing the vendor’s valuation qualifications, control environment, analysis of asset-class specific valuation methodologies, and understanding of sources of market observable assumptions and unobservable assumptions, if any, employed in the valuation methodology. The Company also considers the results of its exception reporting controls and any resulting price challenges that arise.
Separate Account Assets
The fair value of assets held by separate accounts is determined by the NAV of the funds in which those separate accounts are invested. The NAV is used as a practical expedient for fair value and represents the exit price for the separate account assets. Separate account assets are excluded from classification in the fair value hierarchy.
Investments and Cash Equivalents Segregated for Regulatory Purposes
Investments and cash equivalents segregated for regulatory purposes includes U.S. Treasuries that are classified as Level 1.
Other Assets
Derivatives that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, such as foreign currency forwards, or derivatives that are exchange-traded are classified as Level 1 measurements. The variation margin on futures contracts is also classified as Level 1. The fair value of derivatives that are traded in less active over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets is generally measured using pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and equity index levels. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and include swaps, foreign currency forwards and the majority of options. The counterparties’ nonperformance risk associated with

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uncollateralized derivative assets was immaterial as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. See Note 12 and Note 13 for further information on the credit risk of derivative instruments and related collateral.
Liabilities
Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims
The Company values the embedded derivatives attributable to the provisions of certain variable annuity riders using internal valuation models. These models calculate fair value by discountingas the present value of future expected cash flows from benefits plus margins for profit, risk and expensesbenefit payments less the present value of future expected rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative fees.feature. The projected cash flows used by these models include observable capital market assumptions and incorporate significant unobservable inputs related to contractholder behavior assumptions, implied volatility, and margins for risk, profit and expenses that the Company believes an exit market participant would expect. The fair value also reflects a current estimate of the Company’s nonperformance risk specific to these embedded derivatives. Given the significant unobservable inputs to this valuation, these measurements are classified as Level 3. The embedded derivatives attributable to these provisions are recorded in policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims.
The Company uses various Black-Scholes calculations to determine the fair value of the embedded derivatives associated with the provisions of its fixed index annuity and IUL products. The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of the embedded derivatives associated with the provisions of its equity index annuity product. The projected cash flows generated by this model are based on significant observable inputs related to interest rates, volatilities and equity index levels and, therefore, are classified as Level 2. The fair value of fixed index annuity and IUL embedded derivatives includes significant observable interest rates, volatilities and equity index levels and the significant unobservable estimate of the Company’s nonperformance risk. Given the significance of the nonperformance risk assumption to the fair value, the fixed index annuity and IUL embedded derivatives are classified as Level 3. The embedded derivatives attributable to these provisions are recorded in policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims.
Customer Deposits
The Company uses various Black-Scholes calculations to determine the fair value of the embedded derivative liability associated with the provisions of its stock market certificates (“SMC”). The inputs to these calculations are primarily market observable and include interest rates, volatilities and equity index levels. As a result, these measurements are classified as Level 2.

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Other Liabilities
Derivatives that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, such as foreign currency forwards, or derivatives that are exchange-traded are classified as Level 1 measurements. The variation margin on futures contracts is also classified as Level 1. The fair value of derivatives that are traded in less active OTC markets is generally measured using pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and equity index levels. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and include swaps, foreign currency forwards and the majority of options. The Company’s nonperformance risk associated with uncollateralized derivative liabilities was immaterial as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. See Note 12 and Note 13 for further information on the credit risk of derivative instruments and related collateral.
Securities sold but not yet purchased include highly liquid investments whichrepresent obligations of the Company to deliver specified securities that it does not yet own, creating a liability to purchase the security in the market at prevailing prices. When available, the fair value of securities is based on quoted prices in active markets. If quoted prices are short-term in nature. Securitiesnot available, fair values are obtained from nationally-recognized pricing services, or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of cash flows. Level 1 securities sold but not yet purchased are measured using amortized cost, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short time between the purchase of the instrument and its expected realization and are classified asprimarily include U.S Treasuries traded in active markets. Level 2.2 securities sold but not yet purchased primarily include corporate bonds.
Contingent consideration liabilities consist of earn-outs and/or deferred payments related to the Company’s acquisitions. Contingent consideration liabilities are recorded at fair value using a discounted cash flow model under multiple scenarios and an unobservable input (discount rate). Given the use of a significant unobservable input, the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
The Company assesses its investment in affordable housing partnerships for other-than-temporary impairment.OTTI. The investments that are determined to be OTTI are written down to their fair value. The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to measure the fair value of these investments. Inputs to the discounted cash flow model are estimates of future net operating losses and tax credits available to the Company and discount rates based on market condition and the financial strength of the syndicator (general partner). The balance of affordable housing partnerships measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis was $104$99 million and $112 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

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Asset and Liabilities Not Reported at Fair Value
The following tables provide the carrying value and the estimated fair value of financial instruments that are not reported at fair value:
March 31, 2019 September 30, 2019 
Carrying Value Fair ValueCarrying Value Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(in millions)
Financial Assets                    
Mortgage loans, net$2,644
 $
 $
 $2,657
 $2,657
 $2,704
 $
 $
 $2,799
 $2,799
 
Policy and certificate loans854
 
 
 802
 802
 
Policy loans864
 
 
 808
 808
 
Receivables3,209
 86
 958
 2,125
 3,169
 3,154
 86
 931
 2,240
 3,257
 
Restricted and segregated cash2,332
 2,332
 
 
 2,332
 2,161
 2,161
 
 
 2,161
 
Other investments and assets590
 
 522
 61
 583
 671
 
 622
 47
 669
 
                    
Financial Liabilities                    
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims$9,456
 $
 $
 $9,867
 $9,867
 $9,230
 $
 $
 $10,265
 $10,265
 
Investment certificate reserves8,126
 
 
 8,099
 8,099
 7,731
 
 
 7,716
 7,716
 
Brokerage customer deposits3,397
 3,397
 
 
 3,397
 
Separate account liabilities at NAV5,098
       5,098
(1) 
Banking and brokerage deposits5,711
 5,711
 
 
 5,711
 
Separate account liabilities — investment contracts4,958
 
 4,958
 
 4,958
 
Debt and other liabilities3,695
 105
 3,617
 40
 3,762
 3,373
 96
 3,370
 28
 3,494
 

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December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 
Carrying Value Fair ValueCarrying Value Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(in millions)
Financial Assets                    
Mortgage loans, net$2,696
 $
 $
 $2,661
 $2,661
 $2,696
 $
 $
 $2,661
 $2,661
 
Policy and certificate loans861
 
 
 810
 810
 
Policy loans861
 
 
 810
 810
 
Receivables1,677
 179
 965
 489
 1,633
 1,677
 179
 965
 489
 1,633
 
Restricted and segregated cash2,609
 2,609
 
 
 2,609
 2,609
 2,609
 
 
 2,609
 
Other investments and assets572
 
 491
 60
 551
 572
 
 491
 60
 551
 
                    
Financial Liabilities                    
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims$9,609
 $
 $
 $9,672
 $9,672
 $9,609
 $
 $
 $9,672
 $9,672
 
Investment certificate reserves7,886
 
 
 7,845
 7,845
 7,886
 
 
 7,845
 7,845
 
Brokerage customer deposits3,660
 3,660
 
 
 3,660
 
Separate account liabilities at NAV4,843
       4,843
(1) 
Brokerage deposits3,660
 3,660
 
 
 3,660
 
Separate account liabilities — investment contracts4,843
 
 4,843
 
 4,843
(1) 
Debt and other liabilities3,296
 188
 3,059
 57
 3,304
 3,296
 188
 3,059
 57
 3,304
 
(1) Amounts are comprised of certain financial instruments that are measured atThe fair value usingof separate account liabilities - investment contracts as of December 31, 2018 was previously incorrectly omitted from the fair value hierarchy based on use of NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.expedient.
Receivables include the reinsurance deposit receivable, brokerage margin loans, securities borrowed and loans to financial advisors. Restricted and segregated cash includes cash segregated under federal and other regulations held in special reserve bank accounts for the exclusive benefit of the Company’s brokerage customers. Other investments and assets primarily include syndicated loans, credit card receivables, certificate of deposits with original or remaining maturities at the time of purchase of more than 90 days, the Company’s membership in the FHLB and investments related to the Community Reinvestment Act. See Note 6 for additional information on mortgage loans, policy loans, certificatesyndicated loans, syndicated loanscredit card receivables and the reinsurance deposit receivable.
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefit and claims include fixed annuities in deferral status, non-life contingent fixed annuities in payout status, indexed annuity host contracts and the fixed portion of a small number of variable annuity contracts classified as investment contracts. See Note 8 for additional information on these liabilities. Investment certificate reserves represent customer deposits for fixed rate certificates and stock market certificates. Brokerage customerBanking and brokerage deposits are amounts payable to

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brokerage customers related to free credit balances, funds deposited by customers and funds accruing to customers as a result of trades or contracts. Separate account liabilities are primarily relate to investment contracts in pooled pension funds offered by Threadneedle. Debt and other liabilities include the Company’s long-term debt, short-term borrowings, securities loaned and future funding commitments to affordable housing partnerships and other real estate partnerships. See Note 10 for further information on the Company’s long-term debt and short-term borrowings.
12.  Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Certain financial instruments and derivative instruments are eligible for offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and securities borrowing and lending agreements are subject to master netting and collateral arrangements and qualify for offset. A master netting arrangement with a counterparty creates a right of offset for amounts due to and from that same counterparty that is enforceable in the event of a default or bankruptcy. Securities borrowed and loaned result from transactions between the Company’s broker dealer subsidiary and other financial institutions and are recorded at the amount of cash collateral advanced or received. Securities borrowed and securities loaned are primarily equity securities. The Company’s securities borrowed and securities loaned transactions generally do not have a fixed maturity date and may be terminated by either party under customary terms.
The Company’s policy is to recognize amounts subject to master netting arrangements on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The following tables present the gross and net information about the Company’s assets subject to master netting arrangements:
March 31, 2019September 30, 2019
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net AmountGross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
(in millions)
Derivatives:                          
OTC$2,959
 $
 $2,959
 $(2,339) $(573) $(36) $11
$4,184
 $
 $4,184
 $(2,728) $(1,338) $(103) $15
OTC cleared31
 
 31
 (29) 
 
 2
7
 
 7
 (5) 
 
 2
Exchange-traded22
 
 22
 (2) 
 
 20
81
 
 81
 (5) 
 
 76
Total derivatives3,012
 
 3,012
 (2,370) (573) (36) 33
4,272
 
 4,272
 (2,738) (1,338) (103) 93
Securities borrowed86
 
 86
 (14) 
 (71) 1
86
 
 86
 (19) 
 (65) 2
Total$3,098
 $
 $3,098
 $(2,384) $(573) $(107) $34
$4,358
 $
 $4,358
 $(2,757) $(1,338) $(168) $95
 December 31, 2018
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
(in millions)
Derivatives:             
OTC$2,525
 $
 $2,525
 $(2,075) $(403) $(26) $21
OTC cleared34
 
 34
 (23) 
 
 11
Exchange-traded15
 
 15
 (1) 
 
 14
Total derivatives2,574
 
 2,574
 (2,099) (403) (26) 46
Securities borrowed179
 
 179
 (37) 
 (139) 3
Total$2,753
 $
 $2,753
 $(2,136) $(403) $(165) $49
(1) Represents the amount of assets that could be offset by liabilities with the same counterparty under master netting or similar arrangements that management elects not to offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The following tables present the gross and net information about the Company’s liabilities subject to master netting arrangements:
March 31, 2019September 30, 2019
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net AmountGross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
(in millions)
Derivatives:                          
OTC$3,001
 $
 $3,001
 $(2,339) $(50) $(612) $
$3,364
 $
 $3,364
 $(2,728) $(42) $(588) $6
OTC cleared37
 
 37
 (29) 
 
 8
5
 
 5
 (5) 
 
 
Exchange-traded7
 
 7
 (2) 
 
 5
16
 
 16
 (5) 
 
 11
Total derivatives3,045
 
 3,045
 (2,370) (50) (612) 13
3,385
 
 3,385
 (2,738) (42) (588) 17
Securities loaned105
 
 105
 (14) 
 (88) 3
96
 
 96
 (19) 
 (73) 4
Repurchase agreements50
 
 50
 
 
 (50) 
50
 
 50
 
 
 (50) 
Total$3,200
 $
 $3,200
 $(2,384) $(50) $(750) $16
$3,531
 $
 $3,531
 $(2,757) $(42) $(711) $21

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December 31, 2018December 31, 2018
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net AmountGross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
(in millions)
Derivatives:                          
OTC$2,597
 $
 $2,597
 $(2,075) $(89) $(430) $3
$2,597
 $
 $2,597
 $(2,075) $(89) $(430) $3
OTC cleared24
 
 24
 (23) 
 
 1
24
 
 24
 (23) 
 
 1
Exchange-traded10
 
 10
 (1) 
 
 9
10
 
 10
 (1) 
 
 9
Total derivatives2,631
 
 2,631
 (2,099) (89) (430) 13
2,631
 
 2,631
 (2,099) (89) (430) 13
Securities loaned188
 
 188
 (37) 
 (146) 5
188
 
 188
 (37) 
 (146) 5
Repurchase agreements50
 
 50
 
 
 (50) 
50
 
 50
 
 
 (50) 
Total$2,869
 $
 $2,869
 $(2,136) $(89) $(626) $18
$2,869
 $
 $2,869
 $(2,136) $(89) $(626) $18
(1) Represents the amount of liabilities that could be offset by assets with the same counterparty under master netting or similar arrangements that management elects not to offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
In the tables above, the amount of assets or liabilities presented are offset first by financial instruments that have the right of offset under master netting or similar arrangements, then any remaining amount is reduced by the amount of cash and securities collateral. The actual collateral may be greater than amounts presented in the tables.
When the fair value of collateral accepted by the Company is less than the amount due to the Company, there is a risk of loss if the counterparty fails to perform or provide additional collateral. To mitigate this risk, the Company monitors collateral values regularly and requires additional collateral when necessary. When the value of collateral pledged by the Company declines, it may be required to post additional collateral.
Freestanding derivative instruments are reflected in other assets and other liabilities. Cash collateral pledged by the Company is reflected in other assets and cash collateral accepted by the Company is reflected in other liabilities. Repurchase agreements are reflected in short-term borrowings. Securities borrowing and lending agreements are reflected in receivables and other liabilities, respectively. See Note 13 for additional disclosures related to the Company’s derivative instruments, Note 10 for additional disclosures related to the Company’s repurchase agreements and Note 4 for information related to derivatives held by consolidated investment entities.

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13.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Derivative instruments enable the Company to manage its exposure to various market risks. The value of such instruments is derived from an underlying variable or multiple variables, including equity, foreign exchange and interest rate indices or prices. The Company primarily enters into derivative agreements for risk management purposes related to the Company’s products and operations.
TheCertain of the Company’s freestanding derivative instruments are all subject to master netting arrangements. The Company’s policy on the recognition of derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets is to not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivatives and collateral arrangements executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting arrangement. See Note 12 for additional information regarding the estimated fair value of the Company’s freestanding derivatives after considering the effect of master netting arrangements and collateral.

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The Company uses derivatives as economic hedges and accounting hedges. The following table presents the notional value and gross fair value of derivative instruments, including embedded derivatives:
March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Notional Gross Fair ValueNotional Gross Fair ValueNotional Gross Fair ValueNotional Gross Fair Value
Assets (1)
 
Liabilities (2)(3)
Assets (1)
  
Liabilities (2)(3)
Assets (1)
 
Liabilities (2)(3)
Assets (1)
  
Liabilities (2)(3)
(in millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments                  
Interest rate contracts – fair value hedges$675
 $6
 $
 $675
 $7
 $
$375
 $3
 $
 $675
 $7
 $
Foreign exchange contracts – net investment hedges69
 
 
 103
 1
 
55
 2
 
 103
 1
 
Total qualifying hedges744
 6
 
 778
 8
 
430
 5
 
 778
 8
 
                      
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments                      
Interest rate contracts59,421
 930
 366
 58,244
 789
 424
60,437
 1,967
 521
 58,244
 789
 424
Equity contracts53,748
 2,025
 2,625
 54,079
 1,718
 2,154
58,407
 2,240
 2,830
 54,079
 1,718
 2,154
Credit contracts1,507
 
 21
 1,209
 
 18
2,399
 10
 
 1,209
 
 18
Foreign exchange contracts4,993
 51
 33
 4,908
 59
 35
4,278
 50
 34
 4,908
 59
 35
Other contracts2
 
 
 2
 
 
1
 
 
 2
 
 
Total non-designated hedges119,671
 3,006
 3,045
 118,442
 2,566
 2,631
125,522
 4,267
 3,385
 118,442
 2,566
 2,631
                      
Embedded derivatives                      
GMWB and GMAB (4)
N/A
 
 180
 N/A
 
 328
N/A
 
 1,452
 N/A
 
 328
IULN/A
 
 745
 N/A
 
 628
N/A
 
 822
 N/A
 
 628
Indexed annuitiesN/A
 
 26
 N/A
 
 17
N/A
 
 40
 N/A
 
 17
SMCN/A
 
 13
 N/A
 
 6
N/A
 
 13
 N/A
 
 6
Total embedded derivativesN/A
 
 964
 N/A
 
 979
N/A
 
 2,327
 N/A
 
 979
Total derivatives$120,415
 $3,012
 $4,009
 $119,220
 $2,574
 $3,610
$125,952
 $4,272
 $5,712
 $119,220
 $2,574
 $3,610
N/A  Not applicable.
(1) The fair value of freestanding derivative assets is included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) The fair value of freestanding derivative liabilities is included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of GMWB and GMAB, IUL, and indexed annuity embedded derivatives is included in Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the SMC embedded derivative liability is included in Customer deposits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) The fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities after considering the effects of master netting arrangements, cash collateral held by the same counterparty and the fair value of net embedded derivatives was $1.6$2.9 billion and $1.4 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. See Note 12 for additional information related to master netting arrangements and cash collateral. See Note 4 for information about derivatives held by consolidated VIEs.
(4) The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives as of March 31,September 30, 2019 included $557 million$1.6 billion of individual contracts in a liability position and $377$107 million of individual contracts in an asset position. The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives as of December 31, 2018 included $646 million of individual contracts in a liability position and $318 million of individual contracts in an asset position.
See Note 11 for additional information regarding the Company’s fair value measurement of derivative instruments.

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As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, investment securities with a fair value of $53$105 million and $28 million, respectively, were received as collateral to meet contractual obligations under derivative contracts, of which $53$105 million and $28 million, respectively, may be sold, pledged or rehypothecated by the Company. As of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had sold, pledged or rehypothecated nilnone of these securities. In addition, as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, non-cash collateral accepted was held in separate custodial accounts and was not included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges
The following tables present a summary of the impact of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, including embedded derivatives, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Net Investment Income Banking and Deposit Interest Expense Distribution Expenses Interest Credited to Fixed Accounts Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses General and Administrative ExpenseNet Investment Income Banking and Deposit Interest Expense Distribution Expenses Interest Credited to Fixed Accounts Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses General and Administrative Expense
(in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019           
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019           
Interest rate contracts$(9) $
 $
 $
 $331
 $
$(9) $
 $1
 $
 $804
 $
Equity contracts
 6
 48
 48
 (700) 8

 
 (1) 4
 (100) 
Credit contracts(1) 
 
 
 (29) 

 
 
 
 (9) 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 (6) (1)
 
 
 
 10
 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 
 
 148
 

 
 
 
 (756) 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 
 (81) 
 

 
 
 22
 
 
Indexed annuities embedded derivatives
 
 
 (2) 
 

 
 
 
 
 
SMC embedded derivatives
 (6) 
 
 
 

 (1) 
 
 
 
Total gain (loss)$(10) $
 $48
 $(35) $(256) $7
$(9) $(1) $
 $26
 $(51) $
           
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019           
Interest rate contracts$(37) $
 $1
 $
 $1,761
 $
Equity contracts
 8
 59
 70
 (1,017) 10
Credit contracts
 
 
 
 (78) 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
 (1)
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 
 
 (1,124) 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 
 (102) 
 
Indexed annuities embedded derivatives
 
 
 (3) 
 
SMC embedded derivatives
 (7) 
 
 
 
Total gain (loss)$(37) $1

$60

$(35)
$(458)
$9
 Net Investment Income Banking and Deposit Interest Expense Distribution Expenses Interest Credited to Fixed Accounts Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses General and Administrative Expense
(in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018           
Interest rate contracts$17
 $
 $
 $
 $(398) $
Equity contracts
 
 (3) (8) 25
 
Credit contracts
 
 
 
 12
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 2
 (2)
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 
 
 280
 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 
 36
 
 
SMC embedded derivatives
 1
 
 
 
 
Total gain (loss)$17
 $1
 $(3) $28
 $(79) $(2)

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 Net Investment Income Banking and Deposit Interest Expense Distribution Expenses Interest Credited to Fixed Accounts Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses General and Administrative Expense
(in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018           
Interest rate contracts$6
 $
 $
 $
 $(205) $
Equity contracts(1) 1
 17
 34
 (229) 3
Credit contracts
 
 
 
 4
 
Foreign exchange contracts1
 
 
 
 
 (5)
Other contracts
 
 
 
 (2) 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 
 
 261
 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 
 (40) 
 
SMC embedded derivatives
 (2) 
 
 
 
Total gain (loss)$6
 $(1) $17
 $(6) $(171) $(2)
            
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018           
Interest rate contracts$28
 $
 $
 $
 $(738) $
Equity contracts(1) 2
 22
 37
 (341) 5
Credit contracts
 
 
 
 22
 
Foreign exchange contracts1
 
 
 
 (1) (13)
Other contracts
 
 
 
 (4) 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 
 
 637
 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 
 (18) 
 
SMC embedded derivatives
 (2) 
 
 
 
Total gain (loss)$28
 $
 $22
 $19
 $(425) $(8)

The Company holds derivative instruments that either do not qualify or are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. These derivative instruments are used as economic hedges of equity, interest rate, credit and foreign currency exchange rate risk related to various products and transactions of the Company.
Certain annuity contracts contain GMWB or GMAB provisions, which guarantee the right to make limited partial withdrawals each contract year regardless of the volatility inherent in the underlying investments or guarantee a minimum accumulation value of consideration received at the beginning of the contract period, after a specified holding period, respectively. The GMAB and non-life contingent GMWB provisions are considered embedded derivatives, which are bifurcated from their host contracts for valuation purposes and reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value reported in earnings. The Company economically hedges the exposure related to GMAB and non-life contingent GMWB provisions using options (equity index, interest rate swaptions, etc.), swaps (interest rate, total return, etc.) and futures.

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The deferred premium associated with certain of the above options and swaptions is paid or received semi-annually over the life of the contract or at maturity. The following is a summary of the payments the Company is scheduled to make and receive for these options and swaptions as of March 31,September 30, 2019:
Premiums Payable Premiums ReceivablePremiums Payable Premiums Receivable
(in millions)
2019 (1)
$288
 $140
$141
 $98
2020216
 135
232
 134
2021187
 127
186
 113
2022239
 200
221
 200
2023141
 42
142
 43
2024 - 2028431
 17
437
 17
Total$1,502
 $661
$1,359
 $605

(1) 2019 amounts represent the amounts payable and receivable for the period from AprilOctober 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.

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Actual timing and payment amounts may differ due to future settlements, modifications or exercises of the contracts prior to the full premium being paid or received.
The Company has a macro hedge program to provide protection against the statutory tail scenario risk arising from variable annuity reserves on its statutory surplus and to cover some of the residual risks not covered by other hedging activities. As a means of economically hedging these risks, the Company may use a combination of futures, options, swaps and swaptions. Certain of the macro hedge derivatives may contain settlement provisions linked to both equity returns and interest rates. The Company’s macro hedge derivatives that contain settlement provisions linked to both equity returns and interest rates, if any, are shown in other contracts in the tables above.
Indexed annuity, IUL and stock market certificate products have returns tied to the performance of equity markets. As a result of fluctuations in equity markets, the obligation incurred by the Company related to indexed annuity, IUL and stock market certificate products will positively or negatively impact earnings over the life of these products. The equity component of indexed annuity, IUL and stock market certificate product obligations are considered embedded derivatives, which are bifurcated from their host contracts for valuation purposes and reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value reported in earnings. As a means of economically hedging its obligations under the provisions of these products, the Company enters into index options and futures contracts.
The Company enters into futures, credit default swaps and commodity swaps to manage its exposure to price risk arising from seed money investments in proprietary investment products. The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to economically hedge its exposure to certain foreign transactions. The Company enters into futures contracts to economically hedge its exposure related to compensation plans. In 2015, theThe Company enteredenters into interest rate swaps to offset interest rate changes on unrealized gains or losses for certain investments.
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company has designated derivative instruments as a cash flow hedge of interest rate exposure on forecasted debt interest payments. For derivative instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative instruments is reported in AOCI and reclassified into earnings when the hedged item or transaction impacts earnings. The amount that is reclassified into earnings is presented within the same line item as the earnings impact of the hedged item in interest and debt expense.
Prior to the adoption of the new accounting standard Derivatives and Hedging - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities on January 1, 2019, the Company recorded the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instruments in AOCI and any ineffective portion in current period earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, no amounts were recorded in earnings for hedge ineffectiveness. See Note 2 for additional information on the adoption of the new accounting standard.
For both the three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the amounts reclassified from AOCI to earnings related to cash flow hedges were immaterial. The estimated net amount recorded in AOCI as of March 31,September 30, 2019 that the Company expects to reclassify to earnings as a reduction to interest and debt expense within the next twelve months is $1 million. Currently, the longest period of time over which the Company is hedging exposure to the variability in future cash flows is 16 years and relates to forecasted debt interest payments. See Note 16 for a rollforward of net unrealized derivative gains (losses) included in AOCI related to cash flow hedges.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


Fair Value Hedges
The Company entered into and designated as fair value hedges two interest rate swaps to convert senior notes due 2019 and 2020 from fixed rate debt to floating rate debt. The interest rate swap related to the senior notes due June 2019 was settled during the second quarter when the debt was repaid. The swaps have identical terms as the underlying debt being hedged. The Company recognizes gains and losses on the derivatives and the related hedged items within interest and debt expense. See Note 10 for the cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges.
The following table is a summary of the impact of fair valuederivatives designated as hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
(in millions)(in millions)
Total interest and debt expense per Consolidated Statements of Operations$53
 $51
$52
 $50
 $164
 $181
   
Gain (loss) on interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges:          
Hedged items$1
 $8
$1
 $3
 $3
 $14
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges(1) (8)(1) (3) (3) (14)
Gain (loss) on interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges:       
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income$
 $
 $1
 $(1)


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Net Investment Hedges
The Company entered into, and designated as net investment hedges in foreign operations, forward contracts to hedge a portion of the Company’s foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with its investment in Threadneedle. As the Company determined that the forward contracts are effective, the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized in AOCI as part of the foreign currency translation adjustment. For the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized a loss of nil and a gain of $7 million, respectively, in OCI. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized a loss of $3 million and $7a gain of $13 million, respectively, in OCI.
Credit Risk
Credit risk associated with the Company’s derivatives is the risk that a derivative counterparty will not perform in accordance with the terms of the applicable derivative contract. To mitigate such risk, the Company has established guidelines and oversight of credit risk through a comprehensive enterprise risk management program that includes members of senior management. Key components of this program are to require preapproval of counterparties and the use of master netting and collateral arrangements whenever practical. See Note 12 for additional information on the Company’s credit exposure related to derivative assets.
Certain of the Company’s derivative contracts contain provisions that adjust the level of collateral the Company is required to post based on the Company’s debt rating (or based on the financial strength of the Company’s life insurance subsidiaries for contracts in which those subsidiaries are the counterparty). Additionally, certain of the Company’s derivative contracts contain provisions that allow the counterparty to terminate the contract if the Company’s debt does not maintain a specific credit rating (generally an investment grade rating) or the Company’s life insurance subsidiary does not maintain a specific financial strength rating. If these termination provisions were to be triggered, the Company’s counterparty could require immediate settlement of any net liability position. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the aggregate fair value of derivative contracts in a net liability position containing such credit contingent provisions was $273$287 million and $171 million, respectively. The aggregate fair value of assets posted as collateral for such instruments as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $272$282 million and $170 million, respectively. If the credit contingent provisions of derivative contracts in a net liability position as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were triggered, the aggregate fair value of additional assets that would be required to be posted as collateral or needed to settle the instruments immediately would have been $5 million and $1 million for both March 31,as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.2018, respectively. 
14.  Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases for corporate and field offices. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception or modification. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and corresponding lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Certain lease incentives such as free rent periods are recorded as a reduction of the ROU asset. The Company uses an incremental borrowing rate that is readily available in determining the present value of future lease payments. Lease expensecosts for operating ROU assets is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Certain leases include one or more options to renew with terms that can extend the lease from one year to twenty20 years. The exercise of any lease renewal option is at the sole discretion of the Company. Renewal options are included in the ROU assets and lease liabilities when they either provide an economic incentive to renew or when the costs related to the termination of a lease outweigh the benefits of signing a new lease. See Note 2 for further discussion on the Company's accounting policy on leases.

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The following table presents the balances for operating and finance ROU assets and lease liabilities:
Leases Classification March 31,
2019
 Classification September 30,
2019
 (in millions) (in millions)
Assets    
Operating lease assets Other assets $225
 Other assets $220
Finance lease assets Other assets 46
 Other assets 54
Total lease assets $271
 $274
    
Liabilities    
Operating lease liabilities Other liabilities $248
 Other liabilities $243
Finance lease liabilities Long-term debt 55
 Long-term debt 61
Total lease liabilities $303
 $304

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


The components of lease expense include operating and finance lease costs. OperatingFor the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019 operating lease costs were $15 million forand $44 million, respectively. For the three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019,. Finance finance lease costs were $2 million for the three month ended March 31, 2019 and consisted of $2 million and $6 million, respectively, in amortization. The amountamortization and $1 million and $2 million, respectively, of interest expense on finance leasesexpense. Amortization is immaterial. These costs are recorded in general and administrative expenses and interest expense is recorded in interest and debt expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Maturities of lease liabilities, weighted-average remaining term and weighted-average discount rate are as follows:
Maturity of Lease Liabilities March 31, 2019 September 30, 2019
Finance
Leases
 Operating Leases
Finance
Leases
 Operating Leases
 (in millions) (in millions)
2019(1) $11
 $42
 $4
 $10
2020 14
 56
 14
 60
2021 7
 42
 10
 47
2022 7
 35
 10
 39
2023 7
 27
 10
 32
Thereafter 14
 73
 19
 80
Total lease payments 60
 275
 67
 268
Less: Interest (5) (27) (6) (25)
Present value of lease liabilities $55
 $248
 $61
 $243
    
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 6.6
 6.4
 6.1
 6.1
Weighted-average discount rate 3.4% 3.2% 3.4% 3.1%
(1) 2019 amounts represent the amounts payable for the period from October 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
Maturities of lease liabilities prior to the adoption of new lease guidance were as follows:
Maturity of Lease Liabilities December 31,
2018
Operating Leases
  (in millions)
2019 $61
2020 53
2021 40
2022 33
2023 26
Thereafter 65
Total lease payments $278

For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, operating cash flows included $15$47 million of cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities and $2 million of cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of finance lease liabilities. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, financing cash flows included $3$10 million of cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of finance lease liabilities.

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15. Held for Sale Classification
On April 2, 2019, the Company announced it signed a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Company (American Family Insurance) for the sale of Ameriprise Auto & Home,AAH, a business unit of Ameriprise Financial. The Ameriprise Auto & Home legal entities are being sold inOn October 1, 2019, the transaction. The Company will receivecompleted its sale of AAH and received gross proceeds of $1.05$1.135 billion in cash. After a payment to an affinity partner, the net proceeds will bewere approximately $950 million,$1.035 billion, subject to certain post-closing financial adjustments. The transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals and isadjustments expected to close in the second half of 2019.be finalized by first quarter 2020.

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A business is required to be classified as held for sale in the period in which the following criteria are met: (i) management has approved the sale and commits to a plan to sell the business, (ii) the business is available for immediate sale, (iii) an active program to locate a buyer has been initiated, (iv) the sale of the business is probable and the transfer of the business is expected to occur within one year, (v) the business is being actively marketed and (vi) it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. The Company has met the requirements to classify assets and liabilities related to AAH as held for sale on its Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31,September 30, 2019. A business classified as held for sale is recorded at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated fair value less cost to sell. If the carrying amount of the business exceeds its estimated fair value, a loss is recognized. The Company did not recognize a loss as the carrying amount of the business did not exceed its estimated fair value as of March 31,September 30, 2019. The Company recognized an impairment of $5 million in the first quarter of 2019 on investments held by AAH as the Company no longer intends to hold the securities until the recovery of fair value to book value.
The following table summarizes the components of assets and liabilities held for sale on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31,September 30, 2019:
(in millions)(in millions)
Assets  
Cash and cash equivalents$111
$204
Investments1,634
1,545
Receivables229
197
Deferred acquisition costs15
15
Other assets38
25
Total assets held for sale$2,027
$1,986
  
Liabilities  
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims$709
$696
Accounts payable and accrued expenses89
28
Other liabilities373
381
Total liabilities held for sale$1,171
$1,105


AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


16.  Shareholders’ Equity
The following tables provide the amounts related to each component of OCI:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
Pretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of TaxPretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of TaxPretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of TaxPretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of Tax
(in millions)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:                      
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
$657
 $(141) $516
 $(552) $123
 $(429)$294
 $(58) $236
 $(106) $25
 $(81)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(5) 1
 (4) (5) 1
 (4)10
 (2) 8
 (4) 1
 (3)
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables(240) 50
 (190) 216
 (45) 171
Impact of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables(195) 41
 (154) 28
 (6) 22
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities412
 (90) 322
 (341) 79
 (262)109
 (19) 90
 (82) 20
 (62)
                      
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives:           
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on derivatives included in net income (3)
(1) 
 (1) 
 
 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives(1) 
 (1) 
 
 
           
Foreign currency translation6
 (1) 5
 37
 (8) 29
(23) 1
 (22) (5) 2
 (3)
Other
 
 
 
 
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$417
 $(91) $326
 $(304) $71
 $(233)$86
 $(18) $68
 $(87) $22
 $(65)


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 Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
Pretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of TaxPretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of Tax
(in millions)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:           
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
$1,463
 $(259) $1,204
 $(924) $207
 $(717)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
5
 (1) 4
 (14) 3
 (11)
Impact of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables(694) 146
 (548) 347
 (73) 274
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities774
 (114) 660
 (591) 137
 (454)
            
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives:           
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on derivatives included in net income (3)
(1) 
 (1) 
 
 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives(1) 
 (1) 
 
 
            
Foreign currency translation(32) 1
 (31) (21) 3
 (18)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$741
 $(113) $628
 $(612) $140
 $(472)
(1) Includes OTTI losses on Available-for-Sale securities related to factors other than credit that were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the period.
(2) Reclassification amounts are recorded in net investment income.
(3) Includes $1 million pretax gain reclassified to interest and debt expense for both the threenine months ended March 31, 2019.September 30, 2019 and 2018, and nil and $1 million pretax loss reclassified to net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Other comprehensive income (loss) related to net unrealized securities gains (losses) on securities includes three components: (i) unrealized gains (losses) that arose from changes in the market value of securities that were held during the period; (ii) (gains) losses that were previously unrealized, but have been recognized in current period net income due to sales of Available-for-Sale securities and due to the reclassification of noncredit OTTI losses to credit losses; and (iii) other adjustments primarily consisting of changes in insurance and annuity asset and liability balances, such as DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables, to reflect the expected impact on their carrying values had the unrealized gains (losses) been realized as of the respective balance sheet dates.

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The following tables present the changes in the balances of each component of AOCI, net of tax:
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives 
Defined
Benefit Plans
 Foreign Currency Translation Other TotalNet Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives 
Defined
Benefit Plans
 Foreign Currency Translation Other Total
(in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2019$590
 $7
 $(120) $(207) $(1) $269
OCI before reclassifications82
 
 
 (22) 
 60
Amounts reclassified from AOCI8
 
 
 
 
 8
Total OCI90
 
 
 (22) 
 68
Balance, September 30, 2019$680
(1) 
$7
 $(120) $(229) $(1) $337
(in millions)           
$20
 $8
 $(120) $(198) $(1) $(291)$20
 $8
 $(120) $(198) $(1) $(291)
OCI before reclassifications326
 
 
 5
 
 331
656
 
 
 (31) 
 625
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(4) (1) 
 
 
 (5)4
 (1) 
 
 
 3
Total OCI322
 (1) 
 5
 
 326
660
 (1) 
 (31) 
 628
Balance, March 31, 2019$342
(1) 
$7
 $(120) $(193) $(1) $35
Balance, September 30, 2019$680
(1) 
$7
 $(120) $(229) $(1) $337

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Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives 
Defined
Benefit Plans
 Foreign Currency Translation Other TotalNet Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives 
Defined
Benefit Plans
 Foreign Currency Translation Other Total
(in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2018$486
 $8
 $(97) $(167) $(1) $229
Cumulative effect of change in accounting policies(1) 
 
 
 
 (1)
Balance, July 1, 2018$93
 $8
 $(97) $(182) $(1) $(179)
OCI before reclassifications(258) 
 
 29
 
 (229)(59) 
 
 (3) 
 (62)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(4) 
 
 
 
 (4)(3) 
 
 
 
 (3)
Total OCI(262) 
 
 29
 
 (233)(62) 
 
 (3) 
 (65)
Balance, March 31, 2018$223
(1) 
$8
 $(97) $(138) $(1) $(5)
Balance, September 30, 2018$31
(1) 
$8
 $(97) $(185) $(1) $(244)
           
Balance, January 1, 2018$486
 $8
 $(97) $(167) $(1) $229
Cumulative effect of adoption of equity securities guidance(1) 
 
 
 
 (1)
OCI before reclassifications(443) 
 
 (18) 
 (461)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(11) 
 
 
 
 (11)
Total OCI(454) 
 
 (18) 
 (472)
Balance, September 30, 2018$31
(1) 
$8
 $(97) $(185) $(1) $(244)
(1) Includes $(4)$1 million and nil of noncredit related impairments on securities and net unrealized gains (losses) on previously impaired securities as of March 31,both September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively.September 30, 2018.
For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company repurchased a total of 2.89.8 million shares and 2.47.7 million shares, respectively, of its common stock for an aggregate cost of $355 million$1.3 billion and $387 million,$1.1 billion, respectively. In April 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an expenditure of up to $2.5 billion for the repurchase of shares of the Company’s common stock through June 30, 2019. As2019, which was exhausted in the second quarter of March 31, 2019, the Company had $154 million remaining under this share repurchase authorization.2019. In February 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additional repurchase up to $2.5 billion of the Company’s common stock through March 31, 2021. As of September 30, 2019, the Company had $1.7 billion remaining under this share repurchase authorization.
The Company may also reacquire shares of its common stock under its share-based compensation plans related to restricted stock awards and certain option exercises. The holders of restricted shares may elect to surrender a portion of their shares on the vesting date to cover their income tax obligation. These vested restricted shares are reacquired by the Company and the Company’s payment of the holders’ income tax obligations are recorded as a treasury share purchase.
For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company reacquired 0.3 million shares and 0.20.3 million shares, respectively, of its common stock through the surrender of shares upon vesting and paid in the aggregate $29$34 million and $39$43 million, respectively, related to the holders’ income tax obligations on the vesting date. Option holders may elect to net settle their vested awards resulting in the surrender of the number of shares required to cover the strike price and tax obligation of the options exercised. These shares are reacquired by the Company and recorded as treasury shares. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company reacquired 0.10.5 million shares and 0.40.5 million shares, respectively, of its common stock through the net settlement of options for an aggregate value of $15$70 million and $56$82 million, respectively.
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company reissued 0.7 million and 0.8 million, respectively, treasury shares for restricted stock award grants, performance share units and issuance of shares vested under advisor deferred compensation plans.
17.  Regulatory Requirements
The Company’s insurance subsidiaries are required to prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance departments of their respective states of domicile. RiverSource Life received approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce to apply a permitted statutory accounting practice, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, for certain derivative instruments used to economically hedge the interest rate exposure of certain variable annuity products that do not qualify for statutory hedge accounting. The permitted practice is intended to mitigate the impact to statutory surplus from the misalignment between variable annuity statutory reserves, which are not carried at fair value, and the fair value of derivatives used to economically hedge the interest rate exposure of non-life contingent living benefit guarantees. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, application of this permitted practice resulted in an increase (decrease) to RiverSource Life’s statutory surplus of approximately $(111) million and $92 million, respectively.

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18.  Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate was 15.9%15.4% and 14.7%14.4% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was 15.8% and 14.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 is lower than the statutory rate as a result of tax preferred items including foreign tax credits and low income housing tax credits partially offset by lower income in the quarter relative to income expectedand dividends received deduction. The effective tax rate for the full year. nine months ended September 30, 2019 is lower than the statutory rate as a result of tax preferred items including low income housing tax credits and foreign tax credits.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 is lower than the statutory rate as a result of low income housing tax credits and a $20 million benefit due to the finalization of the prior year’s tax return. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 is lower than the statutory rate as a result of tax preferred items including low income housing tax credits, stock compensation and stock compensation.the dividends received deduction, as well as the $20 million benefit due to the finalization of the prior year’s tax return.

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Included in the Company’s deferred income tax assets are tax benefits related to state net operating losses of $21 million, net of federal benefit, which will expire beginning December 31, 2019.
The Company is required to establish a valuation allowance for any portion of the deferred tax assets that management believes will not be realized. Significant judgment is required in determining if a valuation allowance should be established, and the amount of such allowance if required. Factors used in making this determination include estimates relating to the performance of the business. Consideration is given to, among other things in making this determination, (i) future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, (ii) future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, (iii) taxable income in prior carryback years, and (iv) tax planning strategies. Based on analysis of the Company’s tax position, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize certain state deferred tax assets and state net operating losses and therefore a valuation allowance has been established. The valuation allowance was $22 million and $20 million as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.2018, respectively.
As of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had $107 million and $92 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. If recognized, approximately $71 million and $70 million, net of federal tax benefits, of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, would affect the effective tax rate.
It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months. The Company estimates that the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $30$50 million to $40$60 million in the next 12 months primarily due to Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) settlements and state exams.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision. The Company recognized a net decrease of $1 million and a net increase of $1 million in interest and penalties for both the three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized nil and 2018.a net increase of $1 million in interest and penalties for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had a payable of $11 million and $10 million, respectively, related to accrued interest and penalties.
The Company or one or more of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the firstthird quarter of 2019, the Company reached an agreement with the IRS to finalizefederal statutes of limitation closed for the 2014 and 2015 IRS audits. Accordingly, thetax years. The Company’s IRS auditstax returns for 2014 and 2015 are effectively settled through 2015.except for one issue which the Company had filed amended returns in the second quarter of 2019. The IRS is currently auditing the Company’s U.S. income tax returns for 2016 and 2017. The Company’s state income tax returns are currently under examination by various jurisdictions for years ranging from 2009 through 2017. In the United Kingdom (“UK”), Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs is performing a business risk review of the Company’s UK subsidiaries for the 2016 tax year.
19.18.  Contingencies
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in the normal course of business in legal, regulatory and arbitration proceedings, including class actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of its activities as a diversified financial services firm. These include proceedings specific to the Company as well as proceedings generally applicable to business practices in the industries in which it operates. The Company can also be subject to litigation arising out of its general business activities, such as its investments, contracts, leases and employment relationships. Uncertain economic conditions, heightened and sustained volatility in the financial markets and significant financial reform legislation may increase the likelihood that clients and other persons or regulators may present or threaten legal claims or that regulators increase the scope or frequency of examinations of the Company or the financial services industry generally.
As with other financial services firms, the level of regulatory activity and inquiry concerning the Company’s businesses remains elevated. From time to time, the Company receives requests for information from, and/or has been subject to examination or claims by, the SEC, FINRA,the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the OCC, the UK Financial Conduct Authority, state insurance and securities regulators, state attorneys general and various other domestic or foreign governmental and quasi-governmental authorities on behalf of themselves or clients concerning the Company’s business activities and practices, and the practices of the Company’s financial advisors. The Company has numerous pending matters which include information requests, exams or inquiries that the Company has received during recent periods regarding certain matters, including: sales and distribution of mutual funds, exchange traded funds, annuities, equity and fixed income securities, real estate investment trusts, insurance products, and financial advice offerings, including managed accounts; supervision of the Company’s financial advisors; administration of insurance and annuity claims; security of client information; trading activity and the Company’s monitoring and supervision of such activity; and transaction monitoring systems and controls. The Company has cooperated and will continue to cooperate with the applicable regulators.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


These legal and regulatory proceedings and disputes are subject to uncertainties and, as such, it is inherently difficult to determine whether any loss is probable or even reasonably possible, or to reasonably estimate the amount of any loss. The Company cannot predict with certainty if, how or when any such proceedings will be initiated or resolved or what the eventual settlement, fine, penalty or other relief, if any, may be, particularly for proceedings that are in their early stages of development or where plaintiffs seek indeterminate damages. Numerous issues may need to be resolved, including through potentially lengthy discovery and determination of important factual matters, and by addressing unsettled legal questions relevant to the proceedings in question, before a loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated for any proceeding. An adverse outcome in one or more proceeding could eventually result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other sanctions, in addition to further claims, examinations or adverse publicity that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
In accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Company establishes an accrued liability for contingent litigation and regulatory matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and can be reasonably estimated. In such cases, there still may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts reasonably estimated and accrued. When a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, the Company does not establish an accrued liability, but continues to monitor, in conjunction with any outside counsel handling a matter, further developments that would make such loss contingency both probable and reasonably estimable. Once the Company establishes an accrued liability with respect to a loss contingency, the Company continues to monitor the matter for further developments that could affect the amount of the accrued liability that has been previously established, and any appropriate adjustments are made each quarter.
RiverSource Life and RiverSource Life of NY are required by law to be a member of the guaranty fund association in every state where they are licensed to do business. In the event of insolvency of one or more unaffiliated insurance companies, the Company could be adversely affected by the requirement to pay assessments to the guaranty fund associations.
The Company projects its cost of future guaranty fund assessments based on estimates of insurance company insolvencies provided by the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations (“NOLHGA”) and the amount of its premiums written relative to the industry-wide premium in each state. The Company accrues the estimated cost of future guaranty fund assessments when it is considered probable that an assessment will be imposed, the event obligating the Company to pay the assessment has occurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated.
The Company has a liability for estimated guaranty fund assessments and a related premium tax asset. As of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the estimated liability was $12 million,million. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the related premium tax asset was $10 million and $11 million.million, respectively. The expected period over which guaranty fund assessments will be made and the related tax credits recovered is not known.
20.19.  Earnings per Share
The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:          
Net income$395
 $594
$543
 $503
 $1,430
 $1,559
          
Denominator:          
Basic: Weighted-average common shares outstanding138.8
 149.5
132.7
 144.4
 135.8
 147.0
Effect of potentially dilutive nonqualified stock options and other share-based awards1.3
 2.6
1.8
 2.1
 1.7
 2.2
Diluted: Weighted-average common shares outstanding140.1
 152.1
134.5
 146.5
 137.5
 149.2
          
Earnings per share:          
Basic$2.85
 $3.97
$4.09
 $3.48
 $10.53
 $10.61
Diluted$2.82
 $3.91
$4.04
 $3.43
 $10.40
 $10.45

The calculation of diluted earnings per share excludes the incremental effect of 4.4 million and 1.11.0 million options as of March 31,both September 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively, due to their anti-dilutive effect.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)


21.20.  Segment Information
The Company’s reporting segments are Advice & Wealth Management, Asset Management, Annuities, Protection and Corporate & Other.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, the results of AAH, which had been reported as part of the Protection segment, are reflected in the Corporate & Other segment due to the sale of AAH, which is expected to close in the second half ofclosed on October 1, 2019. Prior periods presented have been restated to reflect the change. See Note 15 for additional information on the sale of AAH.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those of the Company, except for operating adjustments defined below, the method of capital allocation, the accounting for gains (losses) from intercompany revenues and expenses and not providing for income taxes on a segment basis.
Management uses segment adjusted operating measures in goal setting, as a basis for determining employee compensation and in evaluating performance on a basis comparable to that used by some securities analysts and investors. Consistent with GAAP accounting guidance for segment reporting, adjusted operating earnings is the Company’s measure of segment performance. Adjusted operating earnings should not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP pretax income. The Company believes the presentation of segment adjusted operating earnings, as the Company measures it for management purposes, enhances the understanding of its business by reflecting the underlying performance of its core operations and facilitating a more meaningful trend analysis.
Effective first quarter of 2019, management has excluded mean reversion related impacts from the Company’s adjusted operating measures. Prior periods have been updated to reflect this change to be consistent with the current period presentation. The mean reversion related impact is defined as the impact on variable annuity and VUL products for the difference between assumed and updated separate account investment performance on DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization, reinsurance accrual and additional insurance benefit reserves.
Adjusted operating earnings is defined as adjusted operating net revenues less adjusted operating expenses. Adjusted operating net revenues and adjusted operating expenses exclude the market impact on IUL benefits (net of hedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization, and the reinsurance accrual), mean reversion related impacts, integration and restructuring charges and the impact of consolidating investment entities. Adjusted operating net revenues also exclude net realized investment gains or losses (net of unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual) and the market impact of hedges to offset interest rate changes on unrealized gains or losses for certain investments. Adjusted operating expenses also exclude the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related DSIC and DAC amortization), the market impact on fixed index annuity benefits (net of hedges and the related DAC amortization), and the DSIC and DAC amortization offset to net realized investment gains or losses. The market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits, fixed index annuity benefits and IUL benefits includes changes in embedded derivative values caused by changes in financial market conditions, net of changes in economic hedge values and unhedged items including the difference between assumed and actual underlying separate account investment performance, fixed income credit exposures, transaction costs and certain policyholder contract elections, net of related impacts on DAC and DSIC amortization. The market impact also includes certain valuation adjustments made in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, including the impact on embedded derivative values of discounting projected benefits to reflect a current estimate of the Company’s life insurance subsidiary’s nonperformance spread.
The following tables summarize selected financial information by segment and reconcile segment totals to those reported on the consolidated financial statements:
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
Advice & Wealth Management$14,218
 $14,480
$16,419
 $14,480
Asset Management8,084
 7,558
7,759
 7,558
Annuities93,594
 88,771
97,140
 88,771
Protection16,435
 17,126
16,198
 17,126
Corporate & Other10,045
 9,281
10,011
 9,281
Assets held for sale2,027
 
1,986
 
Total assets$144,403
 $137,216
$149,513
 $137,216

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 Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018
(in millions)
Adjusted operating net revenues:   
Advice & Wealth Management$1,554
 $1,501
Asset Management689
 778
Annuities604
 613
Protection262
 253
Corporate & Other342
 323
Less: Eliminations (1)
333
 357
Total segment adjusted operating net revenues3,118
 3,111
Net realized gains (losses)9
 6
Revenue attributable to consolidated investment entities21
 22
Market impact on IUL benefits, net(17) 13
Market impact of hedges on investments(10) 16
Integration and restructuring charges(3) 
Total net revenues per Consolidated Statements of Operations$3,118
 $3,168

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Adjusted operating net revenues:       
Advice & Wealth Management$1,682
 $1,564
 $4,889
 $4,608
Asset Management742
 772
 2,143
 2,305
Annuities617
 628
 1,841
 1,863
Protection265
 328
 786
 836
Corporate & Other356
 330
 1,050
 987
Less: Eliminations (1)(2)
362
 354
 1,044
 1,073
Total segment adjusted operating net revenues3,300
 3,268
 9,665
 9,526
Net realized gains (losses)(13) 4
 (4) 15
Revenue attributable to consolidated investment entities22
 22
 67
 93
Market impact on IUL benefits, net17
 (8) (8) (5)
Market impact of hedges on investments(9) 6
 (37) 27
Integration and restructuring charges
 
 (3) 
Total net revenues per Consolidated Statements of Operations$3,317
 $3,292
 $9,680
 $9,656
(1) 
Represents the elimination of intersegment revenues recognized for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018in each segment as follows: Advice & Wealth Management ($219240 million and $240$235 million, respectively); Asset Management ($13 million and $12$13 million, respectively); Annuities ($8894 million and $90$91 million, respectively); Protection ($1516 million and $16$17 million, respectively); and Corporate & Other ($(2)(1) million and $(1)$(2) million, respectively).
(2)
Represents the elimination of intersegment revenues recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 in each segment as follows: Advice & Wealth Management ($689 million and $722 million, respectively); Asset Management ($40 million and $37 million, respectively); Annuities ($273 million and $271 million, respectively); Protection ($46 million and $46 million, respectively); and Corporate & Other ($(4) million and $(3) million, respectively).

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Adjusted operating earnings:          
Advice & Wealth Management$350
 $316
$396
 $355
 $1,122
 $1,021
Asset Management146
 195
173
 197
 483
 575
Annuities128
 126
120
 129
 377
 377
Protection74
 65
57
 60
 196
 188
Corporate & Other(63) (51)(91) (120) (215) (255)
Total segment adjusted operating earnings635
 651
655
 621
 1,963
 1,906
Net realized gains (losses)9
 6
(11) 4
 (2) 15
Net income (loss) attributable to consolidated investment entities(1) 
 
 
Market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits, net(142) (5)(2) (45) (204) (130)
Market impact on IUL benefits, net(51) 25
48
 (13) (29) (8)
Market impact on fixed annuity benefits, net(1) 
 
 
Mean reversion related impacts36
 6
(36) 24
 18
 38
Market impact of hedges on investments(10) 16
(9) 6
 (37) 27
Integration and restructuring charges(7) (3)(2) (9) (11) (16)
Pretax income per Consolidated Statements of Operations$470
 $696
$641
 $588
 $1,698
 $1,832


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the “Forward-Looking Statements” that follow and our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes presented in Item 1. Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2019 (“2018 10-K”), as well as our current reports on Form 8-K and other publicly available information. Prior period amounts have been restated for the retrospective adoption of the new revenue recognition accounting standard. References below to “Ameriprise Financial,” “Ameriprise,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Ameriprise Financial, Inc. exclusively, to our entire family of companies, or to one or more of our subsidiaries.
Overview
Ameriprise Financial is a diversified financial services company with a more than 120-year125-year history of providing financial solutions. We are a long-standing leader in financial planning and advice with $891$921 billion in assets under management and administration as of March 31,September 30, 2019. We offer a broad range of products and services designed to achieve individual and institutional clients’ financial objectives.
The products and services we provide retail clients and, to a lesser extent, institutional clients, are the primary source of our revenues and net income. Revenues and net income are significantly affected by investment performance and the total value and composition of assets we manage and administer for our retail and institutional clients as well as the distribution fees we receive from other companies. These factors, in turn, are largely determined by overall investment market performance and the depth and breadth of our individual client relationships.
Financial markets and macroeconomic conditions have had and will continue to have a significant impact on our operating and performance results. In addition, the business and regulatory environment in which we operate remains subject to elevated uncertainty and change. To succeed, we expect to continue focusing on our key strategic objectives. The success of these and other strategies may be affected by the factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2018 10-K and other factors as discussed herein.
Equity price, credit market and interest rate fluctuations can have a significant impact on our results of operations, primarily due to the effects they have on the asset management and other asset-based fees we earn, the “spread” income generated on our fixed deferred annuities, fixed insurance, deposit products and the fixed portion of variable annuities and variable insurance contracts, the value of deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”) and deferred sales inducement costs (“DSIC”) assets, the values of liabilities for guaranteed benefits associated with our variable annuities and the values of derivatives held to hedge these benefits.
Earnings, as well as adjusted operating earnings, will be negatively impacted by the ongoing low interest rate environment should it continue. In addition to continuing spread compression in our interest sensitive product lines, a sustained low interest rate environment may result in increases to our reserves and changes in various rate assumptions we use to amortize DAC and DSIC, which may negatively impact our adjusted operating earnings. For additional discussion on our interest rate risk, see Item 3. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”
In the third quarter, we update our market-related assumptions and implement model changes related to our living benefit valuation. In addition, we conduct our annual review of life insurance and annuity valuation assumptions relative to current experience and management expectations including modeling changes. These aforementioned changes are collectively referred to as unlocking. We also review our active life future policy benefit reserve adequacy for our long term care (“LTC”) business in the third quarter. See our Consolidated and Segment Results of Operations sections for the pretax impacts on our revenues and expenses attributable to unlocking and LTC loss recognition.
On April 2, 2019, we announced we signed a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Company (American Family Insurance) for the sale of Ameriprise Auto & Home (“AAH”), a business unit of Ameriprise Financial.On October 1, 2019, the Company completed its sale of AAH. See Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the sale of AAH. We made the decision to pursue a sale following a strategic review of the AAH business and we determined that now is an appropriate time to exit this business. The sale is consistent with our focus on our core growth areas of Advice & Wealth Management and Asset Management. Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, the results of AAH, which had been reported as part of the Protection segment, are reflected in the Corporate & Other segment. Prior periods presented have been restated to reflect the change. See Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the sale of AAH.
In 2018, we made the strategic decision to seek to expand the banking products and services we can provide directly to our clients, and commenced the ongoing process to convert Ameriprise National Trust Bank into a federal savings bank with the capabilities to offer FDIC insured deposits and a range of lending products. While we have a number of operationalWe completed that process, received regulatory approvals and customary regulatory processesconverted Ameriprise National Trust Bank to complete, we now have regulatory approval and we expect to launch and roll out our first suite of products in the second quarter of 2019. We expect the conversion into a federal savings bank to occur in May 2019, at which time Ameriprise Financial will bebecame a savings and loan holding company that is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System. In connection with the conversion, Ameriprise Financial is electingelected to be classified as a financial holding company subject to regulation under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (as amended).

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We consolidate certain variable interest entities for which we provide asset management services. These entities are defined as consolidated investment entities (“CIEs”). While the consolidation of the CIEs impacts our balance sheet and income statement, our exposure to these entities is unchanged and there is no impact to the underlying business results. For further information on CIEs, see Note 4 to our Consolidated Financial Statements. The results of operations of the CIEs are reflected in the Corporate & Other segment. On a consolidated basis, the management fees we earn for the services we provide to the CIEs and the related general and administrative expenses are eliminated and the changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities related to the CIEs, primarily

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syndicated loans and debt, are reflected in net investment income. We include the fees from these entities in the management and financial advice fees line within our Asset Management segment.
While our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), management believes that adjusted operating measures, which exclude net realized investment gains or losses, net of the related DSIC and DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual; the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits, net of hedges and the related DSIC and DAC amortization; the market impact on indexed universal life (“IUL”) benefits, net of hedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual; the market impact on fixed index annuity benefits, net of hedges and the related DAC amortization; mean reversion related impacts; the market impact of hedges to offset interest rate changes on unrealized gains or losses for certain investments; integration and restructuring charges; and the impact of consolidating CIEs, best reflect the underlying performance of our core operations and facilitate a more meaningful trend analysis. Management uses certain of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate our financial performance on a basis comparable to that used by some securities analysts and investors. Also, certain of these non-GAAP measures are taken into consideration, to varying degrees, for purposes of business planning and analysis and for certain compensation-related matters. Throughout our Management’s Discussion and Analysis, these non-GAAP measures are referred to as adjusted operating measures. These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Effective first quarter of 2019, management has excluded mean reversion related impacts from our adjusted operating measures. Prior periods have been updated to reflect this change to be consistent with the current period presentation. The mean reversion related impact is defined as the impact on variable annuity and variable universal life (“VUL”) products for the difference between assumed and updated separate account investment performance on DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization, reinsurance accrual and additional insurance benefit reserves. The updated separate account investment performance includes actual investment performance in the current period and the impact of changes in financial market conditions on the assumptions for future investment performance.
It is management’s priority to increase shareholder value over a multi-year horizon by achieving our on-average, over-time financial targets.
Our financial targets are:
Adjusted operating total net revenue growth of 6% to 8%,
Adjusted operating earnings per diluted share growth of 12% to 15%, and
Adjusted operating return on equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) of 19% to 23%.
The following tables reconcile our GAAP measures to adjusted operating measures:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Total net revenues$3,118
 $3,168
$3,317
 $3,292
 $9,680
 $9,656
Less: Revenue attributable to CIEs21
 22
22
 22
 67
 93
Less: Net realized investment gains (losses)9
 6
(13) 4
 (4) 15
Less: Market impact on IUL benefits(17) 13
17
 (8) (8) (5)
Less: Market impact of hedges on investments(10) 16
(9) 6
 (37) 27
Less: Integration/restructuring charges(3) 

 
 (3) 
Adjusted operating total net revenues$3,118
 $3,111
$3,300
 $3,268
 $9,665
 $9,526

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 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Per Diluted Share
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Net income$543
 $503
 $4.04
 $3.43
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to CIEs(1) 
 (0.01) 
Add: Integration/restructuring charges (1)
2
 9
 0.01
 0.06
Add: Market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (1)
2
 45
 0.01
 0.31
Add: Market impact on fixed index annuity benefits (1)
1
 
 0.01
 
Add: Market impact on IUL benefits (1)
(48) 13
 (0.36) 0.09
Add: Mean reversion related impacts (1)
36
 (24) 0.27
 (0.16)
Add: Market impact of hedges on investments (1)
9
 (6) 0.07
 (0.04)
Less: Net realized investment gains (losses) (1)
(11) 4
 (0.08) 0.03
Tax effect of adjustments (2)
(3) (7) (0.02) (0.05)
Adjusted operating earnings$554
 $529
 $4.12
 $3.61
        
Weighted average common shares outstanding: 
  
  
  
Basic132.7
 144.4
  
  
Diluted134.5
 146.5
  
  
Three Months Ended March 31, Per Diluted ShareNine Months Ended
September 30,
 Per Diluted Share
Three Months Ended March 31,Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 20182019 20182019 2018
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Net income$395
 $594
 $2.82
 $3.91
$1,430
 $1,559
 $10.40
 $10.45
Add: Integration/restructuring charges (1)
7
 3
 0.05
 0.02
11
 16
 0.08
 0.11
Add: Market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (1)
142
 5
 1.02
 0.03
204
 130
 1.49
 0.87
Add: Market impact on IUL benefits (1)
51
 (25) 0.36
 (0.16)29
 8
 0.21
 0.05
Add: Mean reversion related impacts (1)
(36) (6) (0.26) (0.04)(18) (38) (0.13) (0.25)
Add: Market impact of hedges on investments (1)
10
 (16) 0.07
 (0.11)37
 (27) 0.27
 (0.18)
Less: Net realized investment gains (losses) (1)
9
 6
 0.06
 0.04
(2) 15
 (0.01) 0.10
Tax effect of adjustments (2)
(35) 9
 (0.25) 0.06
(56) (16) (0.41) (0.11)
Adjusted operating earnings$525
 $558
 $3.75
 $3.67
$1,639
 $1,617
 $11.92
 $10.84
              
Weighted average common shares outstanding: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Basic138.8
 149.5
  
  
135.8
 147.0
  
  
Diluted140.1
 152.1
  
  
137.5
 149.2
  
  
(1) Pretax adjusted operating adjustments.
(2) Calculated using the statutory tax rate of 21%.


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The following table reconciles the trailing twelve months’ sum of net income to adjusted operating earnings and the five-point average of quarter-end equity to adjusted operating equity:
Twelve Months Ended March 31,Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Net income$1,899
 $1,671
$1,969
 $1,736
Less: Adjustments (1)
(229) (16)(214) (46)
Adjusted operating earnings$2,128
 $1,687
$2,183
 $1,782
   
Total Ameriprise Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity$5,704
 $6,122
$5,815
 $5,878
Less: AOCI, net of tax(137) 210
21
 22
Total Ameriprise Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity, excluding AOCI5,841
 5,912
5,794
 5,856
Less: Equity impacts attributable to CIEs1
 1
1
 1
Adjusted operating equity$5,840
 $5,911
$5,793
 $5,855
   
Return on equity, excluding AOCI32.5% 28.3%34.0% 29.6%
Adjusted operating return on equity, excluding AOCI (2)
36.4% 28.5%37.7% 30.4%
(1) 
Adjustments reflect the trailing twelve months’ sum of after-tax net realized investment gains/losses, net of DSIC and DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual; the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits, net of hedges and related DSIC and DAC amortization; the market impact on IUL benefits, net of hedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization, and the reinsurance accrual; the market impact on fixed index annuity benefits, net of hedges and the related DAC amortization; mean reversion related impacts; the market impact of hedges to offset interest rate changes on unrealized gains or losses for certain investments; integration and restructuring charges; and net income (loss) from consolidated investment entities. After-tax is calculated using the statutory tax rate of 21%.
(2) 
Adjusted operating return on equity, excluding AOCI, is calculated using the trailing twelve months of earnings excluding the after-tax net realized investment gains/losses, net of DSIC and DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual; market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits, net of hedges and related DSIC and DAC amortization; the market impact on IUL benefits, net of hedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization, and the reinsurance accrual; the market impact on fixed index annuity benefits, net of hedges and the related DAC amortization; mean reversion related impacts; the market impact of hedges to offset interest rate changes on unrealized gains or losses for certain investments; integration and restructuring charges; and net income (loss) from consolidated investment entities in the numerator, and Ameriprise Financial shareholders’ equity, excluding AOCI and the impact of consolidating investment entities using a five-point average of quarter-end equity in the denominator. After-tax is calculated using the statutory tax rate of 21%. Adjusted operating return on equity, excluding AOCI is higher reflecting core business improvement, market appreciation and cumulative share repurchases.

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Critical Accounting Estimates
The accounting and reporting policies that we use affect our Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain of our accounting and reporting policies are critical to an understanding of our consolidated results of operations and financial condition and, in some cases, the application of these policies can be significantly affected by the estimates, judgments and assumptions made by management during the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements. These accounting policies are discussed in detail in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Critical Accounting Estimates” in our 2018 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on our future consolidated results of operations and financial condition, see Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Assets Under Management and Administration
Assets under management (“AUM”) include external client assets for which we provide investment management services, such as the assets of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments funds, institutional clients and clients in our advisor platform held in wrap accounts as well as assets managed by sub-advisors selected by us. AUM also includes certain assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets for which we provide investment management services and recognize management fees in our Asset Management segment, such as the assets of the general account and the variable product funds held in the separate accounts of our life insurance subsidiaries and CIEs. These assets do not include assets under advisement, for which we provide advisory services such as model portfolios but do not have full discretionary investment authority.
Assets under administration (“AUA”) include assets for which we provide administrative services such as client assets invested in other companies’ products that we offer outside of our wrap accounts. These assets include those held in clients’ brokerage accounts. We generally record revenues received from administered assets as distribution fees. We do not exercise management discretion over these assets and do not earn a management fee. These assets are not reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. AUA also includes certain assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets for which we do not provide investment management services and do not recognize management fees, such as investments in non-affiliated funds held in the separate accounts of our life insurance subsidiaries.

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These assets do not include assets under advisement, for which we provide advisory services such as model portfolios but do not have full discretionary investment authority.
The following table presents detail regarding our AUM and AUA:
March 31, ChangeSeptember 30, Change
2019 20182019 2018
(in billions)  (in billions)  
Assets Under Management and Administration              
Advice & Wealth Management AUM$276.9
 $249.6
 $27.3
 11 %$295.9
 $270.6
 $25.3
 9 %
Asset Management AUM459.1
 485.3
 (26.2) (5)468.6
 485.4
 (16.8) (3)
Eliminations(28.3) (26.3) (2.0) (8)(29.7) (29.3) (0.4) (1)
Total Assets Under Management707.7
 708.6
 (0.9) 
734.8
 726.7
 8.1
 1
Total Assets Under Administration183.5
 178.6
 4.9
 3
186.5
 186.8
 (0.3) 
Total AUM and AUA$891.2
 $887.2
 $4.0
  %$921.3
 $913.5
 $7.8
 1 %
NM Not Meaningful.
Total AUM decreased $0.9increased $8.1 billion, or 1%, to $707.7$734.8 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $708.6$726.7 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2018. Advice & Wealth Management AUM increased $25.3 billion, or 9%, compared to the prior year period driven by wrap account net inflows and market appreciation. Asset Management AUM decreased $26.2$16.8 billion, or 5%3%, compared to the prior year period driven by net outflows, retail fund distributions and a negative impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by market appreciation. Advice & Wealth Management AUM increased $27.3 billion, or 11%, compared to the prior year period driven by wrap account net inflows and market appreciation. See our segment results of operations discussion below for additional information on changes in our AUM.

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Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
The following table presents our consolidated results of operations:
Three Months Ended March 31, ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)  (in millions)  
Revenues              
Management and financial advice fees$1,627
 $1,669
 $(42) (3)%$1,794
 $1,739
 $55
 3 %
Distribution fees480
 468
 12
 3
480
 470
 10
 2
Net investment income397
 396
 1
 
356
 386
 (30) (8)
Premiums371
 343
 28
 8
374
 363
 11
 3
Other revenues278
 308
 (30) (10)347
 358
 (11) (3)
Total revenues3,153
 3,184
 (31) (1)3,351
 3,316
 35
 1
Banking and deposit interest expense35
 16
 19
 NM
34
 24
 10
 42
Total net revenues3,118
 3,168
 (50) (2)3,317
 3,292
 25
 1
Expenses              
Distribution expenses900
 905
 (5) (1)971
 920
 51
 6
Interest credited to fixed accounts204
 141
 63
 45
127
 178
 (51) (29)
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses670
 494
 176
 36
594
 729
 (135) (19)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs16
 92
 (76) (83)112
 25
 87
 NM
Interest and debt expense53
 51
 2
 4
52
 50
 2
 4
General and administrative expense805
 789
 16
 2
820
 802
 18
 2
Total expenses2,648
 2,472
 176
 7
2,676
 2,704
 (28) (1)
Pretax income470
 696
 (226) (32)641
 588
 53
 9
Income tax provision75
 102
 (27) (26)98
 85
 13
 15
Net income$395
 $594
 $(199) (34)%$543
 $503
 $40
 8 %
NM Not Meaningful.

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Overall
Pretax income decreased $226increased $53 million, or 32%9%, to $470$641 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $696$588 million for the prior year period. The following impacts were significant drivers of the period-over-period change in pretax income:
The market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related DSIC and DAC amortization) was an expense of $142$2 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to an expense of $5$45 million for the prior year period.
The market impact on IUL benefits (net of hedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual) was an expensea benefit of $51$48 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to an expense of $13 million for the prior year period.
The unfavorable impact of unlocking and LTC loss recognition was $16 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $53 million for the prior year period.
The mean reversion related impact was an expense of $36 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit of $25$24 million for the prior year period.
The market impact of hedges on investments was an expense of $10$9 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit of $16$6 million for the prior year period.
The cumulative impact of asset management net outflows, partially offset by wrap account net inflows.
A vendor credit$15 million unfavorable change in net realized investment gains/losses, net of $14 million in the prior year period.related DSIC and DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual.
The mean reversion related impact was a benefit of $36 millionfollowing table presents the total pretax impacts on our revenues and expenses attributable to unlocking and LTC loss recognition for the three months ended March 31,September 30:
Pretax Increase (Decrease) 2019 2018
  (in millions)
Other revenues $5
 $78
Total revenues 5
 78
     
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses:    
LTC unlocking and loss recognition 8
 52
Unlocking impact, excluding LTC (1) 112
Total benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses 7
 164
Amortization of DAC 14
 (33)
Total expenses 21
 131
Pretax income (1)
 $(16) $(53)
(1)
Includes a $4 million and $5 million net benefit related to the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which is excluded from adjusted operating earnings. Refer to Results of Operations by Segment for the impact to pretax adjusted operating earnings attributable to unlocking and LTC loss recognition.
The unfavorable unlocking impact in the third quarter of 2019 comparedprimarily reflected the impact from updates to our interest rate assumptions and lower surrenders on annuity contracts with a withdrawal benefit partially offset by a benefit of $6 million forfrom changes in equity market volatility and correlation assumptions on variable annuities. The unfavorable unlocking impact in the prior year period.
A positive impact from higher short-term interest rates,period primarily reflected unfavorable mortality experience on universal life (“UL”) and VUL insurance products and lower surrender rate assumptions on variable annuities partially offset by lower average equity marketsthe impact from updates to assumptions on utilization of guaranteed withdrawal benefits.
The unfavorable LTC unlocking and decreased transactional activity.loss recognition in the third quarter of 2019 was primarily due to the impact from updates to our interest rates assumptions and changes in morbidity experience partially offset by higher approved and expected premium rate increases and benefit reductions. The unfavorable LTC unlocking and loss recognition in the prior year period was primarily due to changes in morbidity experience partially offset by approved, pending and future expected premium rate increases.
The unfavorable impact of updates to our interest rate assumptions noted above for unlocking and LTC loss recognition was $118 million. Based on the significant recent interest rate dislocation, we extended the grading period one year to reach our ultimate 10-year treasury rate of 5% by assuming rates remain flat for six months and then grade to our long-term rate over the next three years.

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Net Revenues
Net revenues decreased $50increased $25 million, or 2%1%, to $3.1$3.3 billion for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $3.2 billion for the prior year period.
Management and financial advice fees decreased $42increased $55 million, or 3%, to $1.6$1.8 billion for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $1.7$1.7 billion for the prior year period reflecting wrap account net inflows, a $12 million increase in performance fees and higher average markets, partially offset by asset management net outflows and a $9 million negative foreign currency translation impact.
Net investment income decreased $30 million, or 8%, to $356 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $386 million for the prior year period primarily due to a decreasereflecting the following items:
A $15 million unfavorable change in AUM. Average AUM decreased $30.3 billion, or 4%, compared to the prior year period primarily due to asset management net outflows and lower average equity markets, partially offset by wrap account net inflows. See our discussionmarket impact of hedges on the changes in AUM in our segment resultsinvestments.
Net realized investment losses of operations section.
Premiums increased $28 million, or 8%, to $371$10 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to net realized investment gains of $4 million for the prior year period. Net realized investment losses for the third quarter of 2019 included other-than-temporary impairments of $15 million primarily related to credit losses on corporate debt securities.
The unfavorable impact of the fixed annuities reinsurance transaction, which is offset in other revenues.
An increase in invested assets related to the bank.
Expenses
TotalMarch 31, expenses decreased $28 million, or 1%, to $2.7 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $343the prior year period.
Distribution expenses increased $51 million, or 6%, to $971 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $920 million for the prior year period reflecting higher advisor compensation due to wrap account net inflows, higher average premium in both automarkets and home insurance products and higher auto policies in force, as well as higher salesincreased transactional activity, partially offset by the impact of immediate annuities with a life contingent feature.asset management net outflows.
Other revenuesInterest credited to fixed accounts decreased $30$51 million, or 10%29%, to $278$127 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $308$178 million for the prior year period due to the unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual offset to the market impact on IUL benefits and a vendor credit of $14 million in the prior year period, partially offset by higher fees from variable annuity guarantee sales in the prior year where the fees start on the first anniversary date and higher average fee rates. The unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual offset to the market impact on IUL benefits was an expense of $17 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to a benefit of $13 million for the prior year period.
Banking and deposit interest expense increased $19 million to $35 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $16 million for the prior year period due to higher average crediting rates on certificates, as well as higher average certificate balances.
Expenses
Total expenses increased $176 million, or 7%, to $2.6 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $2.5 billion for the prior year period.
Interest credited to fixed accounts increased $63 million, or 45%, to $204 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $141 million for the prior year period primarily due to the market impact on IUL benefits, net of hedges, which was a benefit of $40 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to an expense of $43 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to a benefit of $21$9 million for the prior year period.
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses increased $176decreased $135 million, or 36%19%, to $670$594 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $494$729 million for the prior year period primarily reflecting the following items:
A $171$181 million increasedecrease in expense from the unhedged nonperformance credit spread risk adjustment on variable annuity guaranteed benefits. The unfavorablefavorable impact of the nonperformance credit spread was $158$111 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to a favorablean unfavorable impact of $13$70 million for the prior year period. As the estimate of the nonperformance credit spread over the LIBOR swap curve tightens or widens, the embedded derivative liability will increase or decrease. As the embedded derivative liability on which the nonperformance credit spread is applied increases (decreases), the impact of the nonperformance credit spread is favorable (unfavorable) to expense.
A $12$124 million increase in expense from other market impacts on variable annuity guaranteed benefits, net of hedges in place to offset those risks and the related DSIC amortization. This increase was the result of an unfavorable $1.3 billion change in the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed living benefits reserves and a favorable $1.1 billion change in the market impact on derivatives hedging the variable annuity guaranteed benefits. The main market drivers contributing to these changes are summarized below:
Interest rate impact on the variable annuity guaranteed living benefits liability net of the impact on the corresponding hedge assets resulted in an expense for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit for the prior year period.
Equity market impact on the variable annuity guaranteed living benefits liability net of the impact on the corresponding hedge assets resulted in a benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to an expense for the prior year period.
Other unhedged items, including the difference between the assumed and actual underlying separate account investment performance, fixed income credit exposures, transaction costs and various behavioral items, were a net unfavorable impact compared to the prior year period.
The impact of unlocking excluding LTC was a benefit of $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to an expense of $112 million for the prior year period. The unlocking impact for the third quarter of 2019 primarily reflected a benefit from changes in equity market volatility and correlation assumptions on variable annuities, partially offset by updates to our interest rate assumptions and lower surrenders on annuity contracts with a withdrawal benefit. The unlocking impact for the prior year period primarily reflected unfavorable mortality experience on UL and VUL insurance products and lower surrender rate assumptions on variable annuities, partially offset by a favorable impact from updates to assumptions on utilization of guaranteed withdrawal benefits.

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Our annual review of LTC active life future policy benefit reserve adequacy in the third quarter of 2019 resulted in unlocking and loss recognition of $8 million compared to $52 million in the prior year period. The unlocking and loss recognition in the third quarter of 2019 was primarily due to the impact from updates to our interest rates assumptions and changes in morbidity experience, partially offset by higher approved and expected premium rate increases and benefit reductions. The unlocking and loss recognition in the prior year period was primarily due to changes in morbidity experience, partially offset by approved, pending and future expected premium rate increases.
The mean reversion related impact was an expense of $25 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit of $16 million for the prior year period.
A $29 million increase in auto and home expenses driven by higher auto policiesprimarily reflecting an increase in force.net earned premium and a $16 million increase in current period catastrophe losses, net of the impact of reinsurance.
The mean reversion related impact was a benefitAmortization of $16DAC increased $87 million to $112 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit of $6 million for the prior year period.
Amortization of DAC decreased $76 million, or 83%, to $16 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $92$25 million for the prior year period primarily reflectingdue to the following items:
The impact of unlocking in the third quarter of 2019 was an expense of $14 million and reflected updates to our interest rate assumptions, partially offset by a favorable impact from lower surrenders on annuity contracts with a withdrawal benefit. The impact of unlocking in the prior year period was a benefit of $33 million and primarily reflected updated mortality assumptions on UL and VUL insurance products and lower surrender rate assumptions on variable annuities, partially offset by an unfavorable impact from updates to assumptions on utilization of guaranteed withdrawal benefits.
The DAC offset to the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits was a benefitan expense of $28$8 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to an expensea benefit of $5$6 million for the prior year period.
The DAC offset to the market impact on IUL benefits, net of hedges was a benefitan expense of $9 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to an expensea benefit of $9$4 million for the prior year period.
The mean reversion related impact was a benefit of $20
The mean reversion related impact was an expense of $11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to nil for the prior year period.
September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit of $8 million for the prior year period.
Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate was 15.9%15.4% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to 14.7% for the prior year period. The benefit for net excess tax benefits related to employee share-based payments was $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $20 million14.4% for the prior year period. See Note 1817 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion on income taxes.

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Results of Operations by Segment for the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 
Adjusted operating earnings is the measure of segment profit or loss management uses to evaluate segment performance. Adjusted operating earnings should not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP pretax income. We believe the presentation of segment adjusted operating earnings as we measure it for management purposes enhances the understanding of our business by reflecting the underlying performance of our core operations and facilitating a more meaningful trend analysis. See Note 2120 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the presentation of segment results and our definition of adjusted operating earnings.
The following table presents summary financial information by segment:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)
Advice & Wealth Management 
  
 
  
Net revenues$1,554
 $1,501
$1,682
 $1,564
Expenses1,204
 1,185
1,286
 1,209
Adjusted operating earnings$350
 $316
$396
 $355
Asset Management 
  
 
  
Net revenues$689
 $778
$742
 $772
Expenses543
 583
569
 575
Adjusted operating earnings$146
 $195
$173
 $197
Annuities 
  
 
  
Net revenues$604
 $613
$617
 $628
Expenses476
 487
497
 499
Adjusted operating earnings$128
 $126
$120
 $129
Protection 
  
 
  
Net revenues$262
 $253
$265
 $328
Expenses188
 188
208
 268
Adjusted operating earnings$74
 $65
$57
 $60
Corporate & Other 
  
 
  
Net revenues$342
 $323
$356
 $330
Expenses405
 374
447
 450
Adjusted operating loss$(63) $(51)$(91) $(120)
The following table presents the segment pretax adjusted operating impacts on our revenues and expenses attributable to unlocking and LTC loss recognition for the three months ended September 30:
Segment Pretax Operating Increase (Decrease) 2019 2018
Annuities Protection CorporateAnnuities Protection Corporate
  (in millions)
Other revenues $
 $5
 $
 $
 $78
 $
Total revenues 
 5
 
 
 78
 
             
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses            
LTC loss recognition 
 
 9
 
 
 51
Unlocking (12) 16
 (1) 18
 101
 1
Total benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses (12) 16
 8
 18
 101
 52
Amortization of DAC 11
 2
 
 (17) (18) 
Total expenses (1) 18
 8
 1
 83
 52
Pretax income $1
 $(13) $(8) $(1) $(5) $(52)

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Advice & Wealth Management
The following table presents the changes in wrap account assets and average balances for the three months ended March 31:September 30:
2019 20182019 2018
(in billions)
Beginning balance$251.5
 $248.2
$292.0
 $258.7
Net flows4.3
 5.7
4.1
 5.7
Market appreciation (depreciation) and other23.0
 (2.9)2.0
 7.8
Ending balance$278.8
 $251.0
$298.1
 $272.2
      
Advisory wrap account assets ending balance (1)
$276.1
 $248.7
$295.0
 $269.7
Average advisory wrap account assets (2)
$265.1
 $249.6
$291.9
 $264.3
(1) 
Advisory wrap account assets represent those assets for which clients receive advisory services and are the primary driver of revenue earned on wrap accounts. Clients may hold non-advisory investments in their wrap accounts that do not incur an advisory fee.
(2) 
Average ending balances are calculated using an average of the prior period’s ending balance and all months in the current period.
Wrap account assets increased $27.3$6.1 billion, or 11%2%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 due to net inflows of $4.3$4.1 billion and market appreciation and other of $23.0$2.0 billion. Average advisory wrap account assets increased $15.5$27.6 billion, or 6%10%, compared to the prior year period primarily reflecting net inflows.

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The following table presents the changes in wrap account assets for the twelve months ended March 31:September 30:
2019 20182019 2018
(in billions)
Beginning balance$251.0
 $212.9
$272.2
 $235.2
Inflows from acquisition (1)

 0.7
Other net flows19.8
 20.6
Net flows19.8
 21.3
17.8
 21.6
Market appreciation (depreciation) and other8.0
 16.8
8.1
 15.4
Ending balance$278.8
 $251.0
$298.1
 $272.2
(1)
Inflows associated with acquisition that closed during the period.
Wrap account assets increased $27.8$25.9 billion, or 11%10%, from the prior year period primarily due to net inflows and market appreciation.
The following table presents the results of operations of our Advice & Wealth Management segment on an adjusted operating basis:
Three Months Ended March 31, ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)  (in millions)  
Revenues              
Management and financial advice fees$878
 $848
 $30
 4%$984
 $902
 $82
 9 %
Distribution fees561
 557
 4
 1
578
 558
 20
 4
Net investment income99
 69
 30
 43
110
 81
 29
 36
Other revenues51
 43
 8
 19
45
 47
 (2) (4)
Total revenues1,589
 1,517
 72
 5
1,717
 1,588
 129
 8
Banking and deposit interest expense35
 16
 19
 NM
35
 24
 11
 46
Total net revenues1,554
 1,501
 53
 4
1,682
 1,564
 118
 8
Expenses              
Distribution expenses870
 869
 1
 
948
 888
 60
 7
Interest and debt expense3
 3
 
 
2
 3
 (1) (33)
General and administrative expense331
 313
 18
 6
336
 318
 18
 6
Total expenses1,204
 1,185
 19
 2
1,286
 1,209
 77
 6
Adjusted operating earnings$350
 $316
 $34
 11%$396
 $355
 $41
 12 %
NM Not Meaningful.
Our Advice & Wealth Management segment pretax adjusted operating earnings, which exclude net realized investment gains or losses, increased $34$41 million, or 11%12%, to $350$396 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $316$355 million for the prior year period reflecting wrap account net inflows, and higher earnings on brokerage cash and earnings related to the bank, partially offset by decreased transactional activity and higher general and administrative expense.expenses from continued investments for growth. Pretax adjusted operating margin was 22.5%23.5% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to 21.1%22.7% for the prior year period.

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We launched Ameriprise Bank, FSB in the second quarter of 2019 and continued to add deposits in the third quarter, with $2.5 billion of cash sweep balances as of September 30, 2019. In September, we launched a new line of credit cards and converted the existing Ameriprise portfolio of credit card accounts. We plan to add a new mortgage program and savings deposit product next year.
Net Revenues
Net revenues exclude net realized investment gains or losses. Net revenues increased $53$118 million, or 4%8%, to $1.6$1.7 billion for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $1.5$1.6 billion for the prior year period. Adjusted operating net revenue per advisor increased to $156,000$169,000 for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, up 3%8%, from $152,000$157,000 for the prior year period.
Management and financial advice fees increased $30$82 million, or 4%9%, to $878$984 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $848$902 million for the prior year period primarily due to growth in wrap account assets. Average advisory wrap account assets increased $15.5$27.6 billion, or 6%10%, compared to the prior year period primarily reflecting net inflows.
Distribution fees increased $4$20 million, or 1%4%, to $561$578 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $557$558 million for the prior year period reflecting higher earnings on brokerage cash due to an increase in short-term interest rates partially offset by deand higher sales of variable annuitiescreased transactional activity due. Brokerage cash balances declined 1% to market volatility.$24.0 billion as of September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period. We earned 204 basis points for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to 173 basis points for the prior year period.
Net investment income, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses, increased $30$29 million, or 43%36%, to $99$110 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $69$81 million for the prior year period primarily due to higher average investment yields oninvested assets relateddue to the bank and certificates and higher average invested balances due to certificate net inflows.

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investment yields.
Banking and deposit interest expense increased $19$11 million, or 46%, to $35 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $16$24 million for the prior year period due to interest expense on banking deposits, higher average client crediting rates on certificates andas well as higher average certificate balances.
Expenses
Total expenses increased $19$77 million, or 2%6%, to $1.2$1.3 billion for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $1.2 billion for the prior year period.
Distribution expenses increased $60 million, or 7%, to $948 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $888 million for the prior year period reflecting higher advisor compensation due to wrap account net inflows, increased transactional activity and investments in recruiting experienced advisors.
General and administrative expense increased $18 million, or 6%, to $331$336 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $313$318 million for the prior year period primarily due to higher staffing costsbank-related expenses and investments in business growth.

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Asset Management
The following tables present the mutual fund performance of our retail Columbia and Threadneedle funds as of March 31:September 30:
Columbia
Mutual Fund Rankings in top 2 Lipper Quartiles
Columbia
Mutual Fund Rankings in top 2 Lipper Quartiles
2019 2018Columbia
Mutual Fund Rankings in top 2 Lipper Quartiles
2019 2018
Domestic EquityEqual weighted1 year40% 57%Equal weighted1 year46% 43%
 3 year50% 72% 3 year47% 53%
 5 year63% 69% 5 year56% 66%
Asset weighted1 year48% 58%Asset weighted1 year63% 54%
 3 year58% 81% 3 year61% 52%
 5 year77% 80% 5 year75% 75%
International EquityEqual weighted1 year40% 85%
  3 year65% 65%
  5 year65% 75%
 Asset weighted1 year43% 57%
  3 year80% 46%
  5 year66% 57%
International EquityEqual weighted1 year77% 80%
  3 year80% 65%
  5 year60% 75%
 Asset weighted1 year83% 67%
  3 year87% 52%
  5 year68% 64%
Taxable Fixed IncomeEqual weighted1 year71% 74%
  3 year75% 72%
  5 year80% 76%
 Asset weighted1 year59% 80%
  3 year76% 77%
  5 year83% 82%
Taxable Fixed IncomeEqual weighted1 year76% 78%
  3 year75% 76%
  5 year88% 75%
 Asset weighted1 year64% 85%
  3 year82% 79%
  5 year90% 82%
Tax Exempt Fixed IncomeEqual weighted1 year84% 84%
  3 year100% 89%
  5 year89% 100%
 Asset weighted1 year85% 91%
  3 year100% 92%
  5 year91% 100%
Asset Allocation FundsEqual weighted1 year46% 60%
  3 year55% 69%
  5 year100% 78%
 Asset weighted1 year66% 51%
  3 year50% 90%
  5 year100% 94%
Number of funds with 4 or 5 Morningstar star ratings Overall49
 56
  3 year55
 52
  5 year52
 53

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Tax Exempt Fixed IncomeEqual weighted1 year89% 84%
  3 year100% 84%
  5 year94% 94%
 Asset weighted1 year98% 84%
  3 year100% 91%
  5 year98% 93%
Percent of funds with 4 or 5 Morningstar star ratings Overall48% 53%
  3 year53% 50%
  5 year53% 54%
Asset Allocation FundsEqual weighted1 year38% 50%
  3 year73% 67%
  5 year89% 78%
 Asset weighted1 year64% 47%
  3 year94% 50%
  5 year99% 94%
Percent of assets with 4 or 5 Morningstar star ratings Overall54% 61%
  3 year53% 52%
  5 year61% 61%
Number of funds with 4 or 5 Morningstar star ratings Overall52
 54
  3 year48
 52
  5 year49
 49
Percent of funds with 4 or 5 Morningstar star ratings Overall50% 52%
  3 year47% 50%
  5 year49% 49%
Percent of assets with 4 or 5 Morningstar star ratings Overall58% 61%
  3 year49% 54%
  5 year57% 53%
Mutual fund performance rankings are based on the performance of the Institutional Class for Columbia branded mutual funds. Only funds with Institutional Class shares are included.
Equal Weighted Rankings in Top 2 Quartiles: Counts the number of funds with above median ranking divided by the total number of funds. Asset size is not a factor.
Asset Weighted Rankings in Top 2 Quartiles: Sums the total assets of the funds with above median ranking divided by total assets of all funds. Funds with more assets will receive a greater share of the total percentage above or below median.

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Threadneedle
Retail Fund Rankings in Top 2 Morningstar Quartiles or Above Index Benchmark
2019 2018
EquityEqual weighted1 year52% 57%
  3 year49% 64%
  5 year73% 61%
 Asset weighted1 year68% 53%
  3 year60% 59%
  5 year80% 51%

Threadneedle
Retail Fund Rankings in Top 2 Morningstar Quartiles or Above Index Benchmark
2019 2018
EquityEqual weighted1 year65% 56%
  3 year64% 61%
  5 year72% 72%
 Asset weighted1 year79% 67%
  3 year73% 69%
  5 year82% 80%
Fixed IncomeEqual weighted1 year72% 79%
  3 year74% 69%
  5 year80% 80%
 Asset weighted1 year91% 91%
  3 year89% 89%
  5 year92% 91%
Fixed IncomeEqual weighted1 year79% 73%
  3 year88% 66%
  5 year81% 72%
 Asset weighted1 year81% 91%
  3 year93% 75%
  5 year93% 89%
Allocation (Managed) FundsEqual weighted1 year67% 75%
  3 year75% 88%
  5 year75% 100%
 Asset weighted1 year56% 95%
  3 year94% 99%
  5 year94% 100%
Allocation (Managed) FundsEqual weighted1 year38% 50%
  3 year75% 88%
  5 year100% 100%
 Asset weighted1 year40% 45%
  3 year84% 99%
  5 year100% 100%
The performance of each fund is measured on a consistent basis against the most appropriate benchmark a peer group of similar funds or an index. Prior period rankings have been adjusted to reflect foreign exchange forward and spot contract transactions executed by those funds.
Equal weighted: Counts the number of funds with above median ranking (if measured against peer group) or above index performance (if measured against an index) divided by the total number of funds. Asset size is not a factor. 
Asset weighted: Sums the assets of the funds with above median ranking (if measured against peer group) or above index performance (if measured against an index) divided by the total sum of assets in the funds. Funds with more assets will receive a greater share of the total percentage above or below median or index. 
Aggregated Allocation (Managed) Funds include funds that invest in other funds of the Threadneedle range including those funds that invest in both equity and fixed income. 
Aggregated Threadneedle data includes funds on the Threadneedle platform sub-advised by Columbia Management as well as advisors not affiliated with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

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The following table presents global managed assets by type:
March 31, Change 
Average (1)
 ChangeSeptember 30, Change 
Average (1)
 Change
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 20182019 20182019 2018
(in billions)
Equity$250.7
 $267.7
 $(17.0) (6)% $244.0
 $276.0
 $(32.0) (12)%$250.8
 $273.8
 $(23.0) (8)% $251.0
 $273.2
 $(22.2) (8)%
Fixed income166.1
 172.1
 (6.0) (3) 164.5
 173.1
 (8.6) (5)176.1
 167.8
 8.3
 5
 174.4
 168.9
 5.5
 3
Money market5.1
 5.3
 (0.2) (4) 5.0
 5.5
 (0.5) (9)4.8
 5.5
 (0.7) (13) 4.9
 5.7
 (0.8) (14)
Alternative3.2
 5.5
 (2.3) (42) 3.1
 5.5
 (2.4) (44)3.2
 3.4
 (0.2) (6) 3.1
 3.9
 (0.8) (21)
Hybrid and other34.0
 34.7
 (0.7) (2) 33.5
 35.0
 (1.5) (4)33.7
 34.9
 (1.2) (3) 34.0
 34.5
 (0.5) (1)
Total managed assets$459.1
 $485.3
 $(26.2) (5)% $450.1
 $495.1
 $(45.0) (9)%$468.6
 $485.4
 $(16.8) (3)% $467.4
 $486.2
 $(18.8) (4)%
(1) Average ending balances are calculated using an average of the prior period’s ending balance and all months in the current period.
(1) Average ending balances are calculated using an average of the prior period’s ending balance and all months in the current period.
(1) Average ending balances are calculated using an average of the prior period’s ending balance and all months in the current period.

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The following table presents the changes in global managed assets:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in billions)
Global Retail Funds      
Beginning assets$247.9
 $287.8
$272.8
 $282.3
Inflows11.6
 13.2
11.1
 12.7
Outflows(15.1) (17.0)(12.5) (15.5)
Net VP/VIT fund flows(0.8) (0.7)(0.6) (0.8)
Net new flows(4.3) (4.5)(2.0) (3.6)
Reinvested dividends0.6
 0.4
0.6
 0.6
Net flows(3.7) (4.1)(1.4) (3.0)
Distributions(0.7) (0.7)(0.7) (0.7)
Market appreciation (depreciation) and other24.1
 (2.4)1.8
 8.2
Foreign currency translation (1)
0.4
 1.5
(1.1) (0.4)
Total ending assets268.0
 282.1
271.4
 286.4
      
Global Institutional      
Beginning assets182.8
 206.8
195.5
 199.8
Inflows5.3
 6.3
6.4
 4.6
Outflows(8.8) (9.9)(6.3) (8.9)
Net flows(3.5) (3.6)0.1
 (4.3)
Market appreciation (depreciation) and other (2)
10.6
 (2.9)4.1
 4.3
Foreign currency translation (1)
1.2
 2.9
(2.5) (0.8)
Total ending assets191.1
 203.2
197.2
 199.0
Total managed assets$459.1
 $485.3
$468.6
 $485.4
   
Total net flows$(7.2) $(7.7)$(1.3) $(7.3)
      
Former Parent Company Related (3)
      
Retail net new flows$(0.3) $(0.6)$(0.1) $(0.4)
Institutional net new flows(0.8) (1.0)(1.2) (1.1)
Total net new flows$(1.1) $(1.6)$(1.3) $(1.5)
(1) Amounts represent local currency to US dollar translation for reporting purposes.
(2) Includes $(0.2)$1.1 billion and $(1.0)$0.4 billion for the total change in Affiliated General Account Assets during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(3) Former parent company related assets and net new flows are included in the rollforwards above.

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In March 2017, the United Kingdom (UK) invoked article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon in serving its relevant notice to leave the European Union. The full impact of the British exit from the EU (commonly known as “Brexit”) remains uncertain about how negotiations relating to the UK’s withdrawal and new trade agreements will be conducted, as well as the potential consequences and precise timeframe for Brexit. We continue to actively monitor the dynamic Brexit negotiations and givenpolitical activity around Brexit. Given the current status, we are preparing (as much as possible) for any potential disruptions which may arise from a “no deal Brexit.” The extension of negotiations until OctoberJanuary 31, 20192020 provides us with additional time to plan for any “no deal” scenario. This uncertainty may have a negative impact on our UK and European net flows and(as well as foreign currency translation if the British Pound weakens.weakens).
Total segment AUM increased $28.4billion, or 7%,was essentially flat during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019drivenby market appreciation, partially offset by net. Net outflows were $1.3 billion in the third quarter of $7.2 billion.2019, a $6.0 billion improvement compared to the prior year period. Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) retail net outflows were $1.5$0.9 billion in the quarter reflecting negative consumer sentiment associated with Brexit and geopolitical concerns in Europe. U.S.North America retail net outflows were $2.2 billion in the quarter were $0.5 billion, a $2.8 billion improvement compared to the prior year period. Global institutional net inflows were $0.1 billion for the quarter and reflected continuedincluded a $1.8 billion mandate from a large U.K. wealth management client and $1.2 billion of outflows in active equity funds. Third party institutional outflows were elevated from redemptions and lower mandate fundings.former parent-related assets.

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The following table presents the results of operations of our Asset Management segment on an adjusted operating basis:
Three Months Ended March 31, ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)  (in millions)  
Revenues              
Management and financial advice fees$584
 $645
 $(61) (9)%$636
 $657
 $(21) (3)%
Distribution fees98
 114
 (16) (14)102
 108
 (6) (6)
Net investment income6
 2
 4
 NM
2
 7
 (5) (71)
Other revenues1
 17
 (16) (94)1
 
 1
 
Total revenues689
 778
 (89) (11)741
 772
 (31) (4)
Banking and deposit interest expense
 
 
 
(1) 
 (1) 
Total net revenues689
 778
 (89) (11)742
 772
 (30) (4)
Expenses              
Distribution expenses223
 249
 (26) (10)236
 244
 (8) (3)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs3
 3
 
 
2
 3
 (1) (33)
Interest and debt expense6
 6
 
 
6
 5
 1
 20
General and administrative expense311
 325
 (14) (4)325
 323
 2
 1
Total expenses543
 583
 (40) (7)569
 575
 (6) (1)
Adjusted operating earnings$146
 $195
 $(49) (25)%$173
 $197
 $(24) (12)%
NM Not Meaningful.
Our Asset Management segment pretax adjusted operating earnings, which exclude net realized investment gains or losses, decreased $49$24 million, or 25%12%, to $146$173 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $195$197 million for the prior year period primarily due to the cumulative impact of net outflows, lowerpartially offset by higher average equity markets and a vendor credit of $14 million in the first quarter of 2018.markets.
Net Revenues
Net revenues, which exclude net realized investment gains or losses, decreased $89$30 million, or 11%4%, to $689$742 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $778$772 million for the prior year period.
Management and financial advice fees decreased $61$21 million, or 9%3%, to $584$636 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $645$657 million for the prior year period driven by cumulative net outflows lower average equity markets and a $10$9 million negative foreign currency translation impact.impact, partially offset by higher average markets and a $12 million increase in performance fees. Our average weighted equity index (“WEI”), which is a proxy for equity movements on AUM, decreased 3%increased 1% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period. The average S&P 500 increased 4% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the prior year period. The disconnect between the increase in WEI and S&P 500 was larger than usual, primarily due to underperformance of European indices compared to the S&P 500.
Distribution fees decreased $16$6 million, or 14%6%, to $98$102 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $108 million for the prior year period primarily due to the cumulative impact of net outflows, partially offset by higher average markets.
Net investment income decreased $5 million, or 71%, to $2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $7 million for the prior year period reflecting seed money losses compared to seed money gains in the prior year period.
Expenses
Total expenses decreased $6 million, or 1%, to $569 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $114$575 million for the prior year period.
Distribution expenses decreased $8 million, or 3%, to $236 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $244 million for the prior year period primarily due to the cumulative impact of net outflows, and lowerpartially offset by higher average equity markets.
Other revenues decreased $16 million, or 94%, to $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $17 million for the prior year period due to a $14 million vendor credit in the first quarter of 2018 related to the completion of our front, middle and back-office integration.
Expenses
Total expenses decreased $40 million, or 7%, to $543 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $583 million for the prior year period.

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Distribution expenses decreased $26 million, or 10%, to $223 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $249 million for the prior year period primarily due to the cumulative impact of net outflows and lower average equity markets.
General and administrative expense decreased $14 million, or 4%, to $311 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $325 million for the prior year period primarily due to reengineering initiatives and a $6 million positive foreign currency translation impact.
Annuities
The following table presents the results of operations of our Annuities segment on an adjusted operating basis:
Three Months Ended March 31, ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)  (in millions)  
Revenues              
Management and financial advice fees$188
 $200
 $(12) (6)%$198
 $203
 $(5) (2)%
Distribution fees84
 88
 (4) (5)88
 89
 (1) (1)
Net investment income156
 164
 (8) (5)130
 159
 (29) (18)
Premiums34
 24
 10
 42
26
 29
 (3) (10)
Other revenues142
 137
 5
 4
175
 148
 27
 18
Total revenues604
 613
 (9) (1)617
 628
 (11) (2)
Banking and deposit interest expense
 
 
 

 
 
 
Total net revenues604
 613
 (9) (1)617
 628
 (11) (2)
Expenses              
Distribution expenses104
 110
 (6) (5)112
 107
 5
 5
Interest credited to fixed accounts109
 113
 (4) (4)113
 117
 (4) (3)
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses164
 156
 8
 5
158
 182
 (24) (13)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs42
 50
 (8) (16)56
 33
 23
 70
Interest and debt expense11
 9
 2
 22
9
 10
 (1) (10)
General and administrative expense46
 49
 (3) (6)49
 50
 (1) (2)
Total expenses476
 487
 (11) (2)497
 499
 (2) 
Adjusted operating earnings$128
 $126
 $2
 2 %$120
 $129
 $(9) (7)%
Our Annuities segment pretax adjusted operating earnings, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses (net of the related DSIC and DAC amortization), the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related DSIC and DAC amortization), the market impact on fixed index annuity benefits (net of hedges and the related DAC amortization) and mean reversion related impacts, increased $2decreased $9 million, or 2%7%, to $128$120 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $126$129 million for the prior year period reflecting volatile markets andprimarily due to the impact of low interest rates.rates and net outflows.
RiverSource variable annuity account balances declined 2%decreased 3% to $76.9$77.5 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period due toreflecting net outflows of $3.2 billion, partially offset by equity market appreciation.billion. Variable annuity sales declined inincreased 2% compared to the first quarter of 2019 related to lower client transactional activity associated with the recent market disruption.prior year period.
RiverSource fixed deferred annuity account balances declined 6%5% to $8.6$8.4 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period as older policies continue to lapse and new sales are limited due to low interest rates. Given the current interest rate environment, our current fixed deferred annuity book is expected to gradually run off and earnings on our fixed deferred annuity business will trend down. We reinsured approximately 20% of our fixed annuities block during the first quarter of 2019. The reinsurance transaction generated $200 million of excess capital and has a marginal impact on fixed annuity adjusted pretax operating earnings.
Net Revenues
Management and financial advice fees decreased $12 million, or 6%, to $188 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $200 million for the prior year period due to lower fees on variable annuities driven by lower average separate account balances. Average variable annuity account balances decreased $5.2 billion, or 7%, from the prior year period due to lower average equity markets and net outflows.
Net investment income, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses, decreased $8$29 million, or 5%18%, to $156$130 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $164$159 million for the prior year period reflecting lower average invested assets due to fixed annuity net outflows.outflows and the fixed annuities reinsurance transaction.
Other revenues increased $27 million, or 18%, to $175 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $148 million for the prior year period primarily due to accretion on our fixed annuities reinsurance deposit receivable and higher fees from variable annuity guarantee sales in the prior year where the fees start on the first anniversary date and higher average fee rates.

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Premiums increased $10 million, or 42%, to $34 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $24 million for the prior year period due to higher sales of immediate annuities with a life contingent feature.
Expenses
DistributionBenefits expenses decreased $6 million, or 5%, to $104 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $110 million for the prior year period reflecting lower variable annuity sales.
Interest credited to fixed accounts decreased $4 million, or 4%, to $109 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $113 million for the prior year period due to lower average fixed deferred annuity account balances.
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses,, which exclude the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related DSIC amortization), mean reversion related impacts, and the DSIC offset to net realized investment gains or losses, increased $8decreased $24 million, or 5%13%, to $164$158 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $156$182 million for the prior year period primarily due to higher salesthe impact of immediateunlocking. The unlocking impact for the third quarter of 2019 was a benefit of $12 million and primarily reflected a benefit from changes in equity market volatility and correlation assumptions on variable annuities, partially offset by updates to our interest rate assumptions and lower surrenders on annuity contracts with a life contingent feature.withdrawal benefit. The unlocking impact for the prior year period was an expense of $18 million and primarily reflected lower surrender rate and separate account fee assumptions on variable annuities, partially offset by a favorable impact from updates to assumptions on utilization of guaranteed withdrawal benefits.
Amortization of DAC which excludes mean reversion related impacts, the DAC offset to the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits and fixed index annuity benefits and the DAC offset to net realized investment gains or losses, decreased $8increased $23 million, or 16%70%, to $42$56 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $50$33 million for the prior year period drivenprimarily reflecting the impact of unlocking. The impact of unlocking for the third quarter of 2019 was an expense of $11 million and primarily reflected updates to our interest rate assumptions, partially offset by normala favorable impact from lower surrenders on annuity contracts with a withdrawal benefit. The impact of unlocking for the prior year over year experience differences.period was a benefit of $17 million and primarily reflected lower surrender rate assumptions on variable annuities, partially offset by an unfavorable impact from updates to assumptions on utilization of guaranteed withdrawal benefits.
Protection
The following table presents the results of operations of our Protection segment on an adjusted operating basis:
Three Months Ended March 31, ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)  (in millions)  
Revenues              
Management and financial advice fees$11
 $12
 $(1) (8)%$11
 $12
 $(1) (8)%
Distribution fees23
 23
 
 
24
 23
 1
 4
Net investment income78
 70
 8
 11
77
 73
 4
 5
Premiums50
 52
 (2) (4)50
 51
 (1) (2)
Other revenues100
 96
 4
 4
103
 169
 (66) (39)
Total revenues262
 253
 9
 4
265
 328
 (63) (19)
Banking and deposit interest expense
 
 
 

 
 
 
Total net revenues262
 253
 9
 4
265
 328
 (63) (19)
Expenses              
Distribution expenses11
 11
 
 
11
 12
 (1) (8)
Interest credited to fixed accounts52
 49
 3
 6
54
 52
 2
 4
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses74
 78
 (4) (5)92
 171
 (79) (46)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs14
 12
 2
 17
12
 (6) 18
 NM
Interest and debt expense4
 3
 1
 33
4
 4
 
 
General and administrative expense33
 35
 (2) (6)35
 35
 
 
Total expenses188
 188
 
 
208
 268
 (60) (22)
Adjusted operating earnings$74
 $65
 $9
 14 %$57
 $60
 $(3) (5)%
NM Not Meaningful.NM Not Meaningful.
Our Protection segment pretax adjusted operating earnings, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses (net of the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual), the market impact on IUL benefits (net of hedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual), and mean reversion related impacts, increased $9decreased $3 million, or 14%5%, to $74$57 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $65$60 million for the prior year period.
Net Revenues
Net investment income, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses, increased $8Other revenues decreased $66 million, or 11%39%, to $78$103 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $70$169 million for the prior year period reflecting higher average invested assets.due to the impact of unlocking, partially offset by a $10 million expense in the prior year period related to a modification of costs within a reinsurance contract. Other revenues for the third quarter of 2019 included a $5 million favorable impact from unlocking compared to a $78 million favorable impact in the prior year period. The unlocking impact for the

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third quarter of 2019 reflected updates to our interest rate assumptions. The primary driver of the unlocking impact for the prior year period was higher projected gains on reinsurance contracts resulting from unfavorable mortality experience on UL and VUL insurance products.
Expenses
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses decreased $4$79 million, or 5%46%, to $74$92 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $78$171 million for the prior year period primarily due to the impact of unlocking. The unlocking impact for the third quarter of 2019 was an expense of $16 million and primarily reflected updates to our interest rate assumptions. The unlocking impact for the prior year period was an expense of $101 million and primarily reflected unfavorable mortality experience on UL and VUL insurance products.
Amortization of DAC increased $18 million to $12 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit of $6 million for the prior year period primarily reflecting favorable life claims, partially offset by unfavorable disability income claims.the impact of unlocking. The impact of unlocking for the third quarter of 2019 was an expense of $2 million compared to a benefit of $18 million for the prior year period.
Corporate & Other
The following table presents the results of operations of our Corporate & Other segment on an adjusted operating basis:
Three Months Ended March 31, ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)  (in millions)  
Revenues              
Management and financial advice fees$1
 $2
 $(1) (50)%$2
 $1
 $1
 NM
Distribution fees2
 1
 1
 NM
1
 2
 (1) (50)%
Net investment income44
 44
 
 
39
 35
 4
 11
Premiums296
 275
 21
 8
306
 292
 14
 5
Other revenues1
 2
 (1) (50)9
 2
 7
 NM
Total revenues344
 324
 20
 6
357
 332
 25
 8
Banking and deposit interest expense2
 1
 1
 NM
1
 2
 (1) (50)
Total net revenues342
 323
 19
 6
356
 330
 26
 8
Expenses              
Distribution expenses2
 3
 (1) (33)1
 2
 (1) (50)
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses282
 270
 12
 4
329
 344
 (15) (4)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs14
 13
 1
 8
15
 13
 2
 15
Interest and debt expense12
 9
 3
 33
13
 9
 4
 44
General and administrative expense95
 79
 16
 20
89
 82
 7
 9
Total expenses405
 374
 31
 8
447
 450
 (3) (1)
Adjusted operating loss$(63) $(51) $(12) (24)%$(91) $(120) $29
 24 %
NM Not Meaningful.
Our Corporate & Other segment pretax adjusted operating loss excludes net realized investment gains or losses, the market impact of hedges to offset interest rate changes on unrealized gains or losses for certain investments, integration and restructuring charges, and the impact of consolidating CIEs. Our Corporate & Other segment pretax adjusted operating loss increased $12decreased $29 million, or 24%, to $63$91 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $51$120 million for the prior year period.
Our Corporate & Other segment includes our closed block long term care (“LTC”)LTC insurance which had a pretax adjusted operating earningsloss of $6$8 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to a pretax adjusted operating loss of $53 million for the prior year period. Our annual review of LTC active life future policy benefit reserve adequacy resulted in unlocking and loss recognition of $8 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to $52 million in the prior year period. The unlocking and loss recognition in the third quarter of 2019 was primarily due to the impact from updates to our interest rates assumptions and changes in morbidity experience, partially offset by higher approved and expected premium rate increases and benefit reductions. The unlocking and loss recognition in the prior year period was primarily due to changes in morbidity experience, partially offset by approved, pending and future expected premium rate increases.
Auto and Home pretax adjusted operating loss was $10 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to pretax adjusted operating earnings of $1 million for the prior year period.

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Premiums increased $14 million, or 5%, to $306 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $292 million for the prior year period primarily due to higher average policy premiums in both auto and home insurance products and higher auto policies in force.
Other revenues increased $7 million to $9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $2 million for the prior year period due to a $7 million gain on the sale of real estate in the third quarter of 2019.
Benefits, claims, losses and reflected favorable claims experiencesettlement expenses decreased $15 million, or 4%, to $329 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $344 million for the prior year period primarily due to a decrease in LTC unlocking and higher net investment income.
Ourloss recognition, partially offset by a $29 million increase in auto and home expenses reflecting higher net earned premium and an increase in current period catastrophe losses, net of the impact of reinsurance. Current period catastrophe losses (net of the impact of reinsurance) were $33 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $17 million for the prior year period.
Consolidated Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
The following table presents our consolidated results of operations:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 2018
(in millions)  
Revenues       
Management and financial advice fees$5,153
 $5,099
 $54
 1 %
Distribution fees1,450
 1,403
 47
 3
Net investment income1,121
 1,201
 (80) (7)
Premiums1,121
 1,063
 58
 5
Other revenues941
 950
 (9) (1)
Total revenues9,786
 9,716
 70
 1
Banking and deposit interest expense106
 60
 46
 77
Total net revenues9,680
 9,656
 24
 
Expenses       
Distribution expenses2,819
 2,727
 92
 3
Interest credited to fixed accounts517
 499
 18
 4
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses1,848
 1,858
 (10) (1)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs186
 180
 6
 3
Interest and debt expense164
 181
 (17) (9)
General and administrative expense2,448
 2,379
 69
 3
Total expenses7,982
 7,824
 158
 2
Pretax income1,698
 1,832
 (134) (7)
Income tax provision268
 273
 (5) (2)
Net income$1,430
 $1,559
 $(129) (8)%
Overall
Pretax income decreased $134 million, or 7%, to $1.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $1.8 billion for the prior year period. The following impacts were significant drivers of the period-over-period change in pretax income:
The market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related DSIC and DAC amortization) was an expense of $204 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to an expense of $130 million for the prior year period.
The market impact on IUL benefits (net of hedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual) was an expense of $29 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to an expense of $8 million for the prior year period.
The mean reversion related impact was a benefit of $18 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit of $38 million for the prior year period.
The market impact of hedges on investments was an expense of $37 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a benefit of $27 million for the prior year period.

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A $17 million unfavorable change in net realized investment gains/losses, net of the related DSIC and DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual.
The cumulative impact of asset management net outflows, partially offset by wrap account net inflows.
An increase in expenses related to investments in business growth.
The unfavorable impact of unlocking and LTC loss recognition was $16 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $53 million for the prior year period.
A positive impact from higher short-term interest rates and higher average markets.
See our Consolidated Results of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 for a table and discussion of total pretax impacts on our revenues and expenses attributable to unlocking and LTC loss recognition.
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased $24 million to $9.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period.
Management and financial advice fees increased $54 million, or 1%, to $5.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $5.1 billion for the prior year period reflecting wrap account net inflows, a $23 million increase in performance fees and higher average markets, partially offset by asset management net outflows and a $27 million negative foreign currency translation impact.
Distribution fees increased $47 million, or 3%, to $1.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $1.4 billion for the prior year period reflecting higher earnings on brokerage cash due to an increase in short-term interest rates, partially offset by decreased transactional activity.
Net investment income decreased $80 million, or 7%, to $1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $1.2 billion for the prior year period primarily due to the following items:
A $64 million unfavorable change in the market impact of hedges on investments.
A $29 million decrease in net investment income of CIEs.
Net realized investment losses of $1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to net realized investment gains of $15 million for the prior year period.
The unfavorable impact of fixed annuity net outflows and the fixed annuities reinsurance transaction.
The favorable impact of higher average invested assets related to the bank and certificates and higher average investment yields related to certificates.
Premiums increased $58 million, or 5%, to $1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher average premium in both auto and home insurance products and higher auto policies in force.
Banking and deposit interest expense increased $46 million, or 77%, to $106 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $60 million for the prior year period due to interest expense on banking deposits, higher average client crediting rates on certificates and higher average certificate balances.
Expenses
Total expenses increased $158 million, or 2%, to $8.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $7.8 billion for the prior year period.
Distribution expenses increased $92 million, or 3%, to $2.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $2.7 billion for the prior year period reflecting higher advisor compensation due to wrap account net inflows, higher average markets, higher mark-to-market impact on advisor deferred compensation expense and investments in recruiting experienced advisors, partially offset by the impact of asset management net outflows and decreased transactional activity.
General and administrative expense increased $69 million, or 3%, to $2.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period primarily due to bank-related expenses, higher performance-based compensation and investments in business growth, partially offset by a $15 million positive foreign currency translation impact.
Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate was 15.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to 14.9% for the prior year period. See Note 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion on income taxes.

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Results of Operations by Segment for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 
The following table presents summary financial information by segment:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 2018
(in millions)
Advice & Wealth Management   
Net revenues$4,889
 $4,608
Expenses3,767
 3,587
Adjusted operating earnings$1,122
 $1,021
Asset Management   
Net revenues$2,143
 $2,305
Expenses1,660
 1,730
Adjusted operating earnings$483
 $575
Annuities   
Net revenues$1,841
 $1,863
Expenses1,464
 1,486
Adjusted operating earnings$377
 $377
Protection   
Net revenues$786
 $836
Expenses590
 648
Adjusted operating earnings$196
 $188
Corporate & Other   
Net revenues$1,050
 $987
Expenses1,265
 1,242
Adjusted operating loss$(215) $(255)
See our Results of Operations by Segment for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 for a table and discussion of total pretax impacts on our revenues and expenses attributable to unlocking and LTC loss recognition.
Advice & Wealth Management
The following table presents the changes in wrap account assets and average balances for the nine months ended September 30:
 2019 2018
(in billions)
Beginning balance$251.5
 $248.2
Net flows13.3
 16.6
Market appreciation (depreciation) and other33.3
 7.4
Ending balance$298.1
 $272.2
    
Advisory wrap account assets ending balance (1)
$295.0
 $269.7
Average advisory wrap account assets (2)
$278.8
 $256.0
(1)
Advisory wrap account assets represent those assets for which clients receive advisory services and are the primary driver of revenue earned on wrap accounts. Clients may hold non-advisory investments in their wrap accounts that do not incur an advisory fee.
(2)
Average ending balances are calculated using an average of the prior period’s ending balance and all months in the current period.
Wrap account assets increased $46.6 billion, or 19%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to net inflows of $13.3 billion and market appreciation and other of $33.3 billion. Average advisory wrap account assets increased $22.8 billion, or 9%, compared to the prior year period primarily reflecting net inflows.

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The following table presents the results of operations of our Advice & Wealth Management segment on an adjusted operating basis:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 2018
(in millions)  
Revenues       
Management and financial advice fees$2,816
 $2,628
 $188
 7%
Distribution fees1,719
 1,677
 42
 3
Net investment income310
 223
 87
 39
Other revenues150
 140
 10
 7
Total revenues4,995
 4,668
 327
 7
Banking and deposit interest expense106
 60
 46
 77
Total net revenues4,889
 4,608
 281
 6
Expenses       
Distribution expenses2,744
 2,633
 111
 4
Interest and debt expense8
 8
 
 
General and administrative expense1,015
 946
 69
 7
Total expenses3,767
 3,587
 180
 5
Adjusted operating earnings$1,122
 $1,021
 $101
 10%
Our Advice & Wealth Management segment pretax adjusted operating earnings, which exclude net realized investment gains or losses, increased $101 million, or 10%, to $1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $1.0 billion for the prior year period reflecting wrap account net inflows, higher earnings on brokerage cash and earnings related to the bank, partially offset by higher expenses from continued investments for growth and higher mark-to-market impact on advisor deferred compensation expenses. Pretax adjusted operating margin was previously22.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to 22.2% for the prior year period.
Net Revenues
Net revenues exclude net realized investment gains or losses. Net revenues increased $281 million, or 6%, to $4.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $4.6 billion for the prior year period. Adjusted operating net revenue per advisor increased to $491,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, up 6%, from $465,000 for the prior year period.
Management and financial advice fees increased $188 million, or 7%, to $2.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $2.6 billion for the prior year period primarily due to growth in wrap account assets. Average advisory wrap account assets increased $22.8 billion, or 9%, compared to the prior year period primarily reflecting net inflows.
Distribution fees increased $42 million, or 3%, to $1.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period reflecting higher earnings on brokerage cash due to an increase in short-term interest rates, partially offset by decreased transactional activity and lower sales of variable annuities. We earned 209 basis points for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to 154 basis points for the prior year period.
Net investment income increased $87 million, or 39%, to $310 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $223 million for the prior year period primarily due to higher average invested assets due to the bank and certificates and higher average investment yields.
Banking and deposit interest expense increased $46 million, or 77%, to $106 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $60 million for the prior year period due to interest expense on banking deposits, higher average client crediting rates on certificates and higher average certificate balances.
Expenses
Total expenses increased $180 million, or 5%, to $3.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $3.6 billion for the prior year period.
Distribution expenses increased $111 million, or 4%, to $2.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $2.6 billion for the prior year period reflecting higher advisor compensation due to wrap account net inflows, higher mark-to-market impact on advisor deferred compensation expense and investments in recruiting experienced advisors, partially offset by decreased transactional activity.
General and administrative expense increased $69 million, or 7%, to $1.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $946 million for the prior year period primarily due to bank-related expenses and investments in business growth.

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Asset Management
The following table presents global managed assets by type:
 September 30, Change 
Average(1)
 Change
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in billions)
Equity$250.8
 $273.8
 $(23.0) (8)% $247.7
 $273.4
 $(25.7) (9)%
Fixed income176.1
 167.8
 8.3
 5
 169.0
 170.9
 (1.9) (1)
Money market4.8
 5.5
 (0.7) (13) 5.0
 5.8
 (0.8) (14)
Alternative3.2
 3.4
 (0.2) (6) 3.1
 4.8
 (1.7) (35)
Hybrid and other33.7
 34.9
 (1.2) (3) 33.7
 34.5
 (0.8) (2)
Total managed assets$468.6
 $485.4
 $(16.8) (3)% $458.5
 $489.4
 $(30.9) (6)%
(1) Average ending balances are calculated using an average of the prior period’s ending balance and all months in the current period.
The following table presents the changes in global managed assets:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
(in billions)
Global Retail Funds   
Beginning assets$247.9
 $287.8
Inflows34.1
 39.6
Outflows(41.0) (47.0)
Net VP/VIT fund flows(2.1) (2.3)
Net new flows(9.0) (9.7)
Reinvested dividends4.1
 4.0
Net flows(4.9) (5.7)
Distributions(4.8) (4.9)
Market appreciation (depreciation) and other34.5
 10.6
Foreign currency translation (1)
(1.3) (1.4)
Total ending assets271.4
 286.4
    
Global Institutional   
Beginning assets182.8
 206.8
Inflows16.6
 16.8
Outflows(22.1) (27.6)
Net flows(5.5) (10.8)
Market appreciation (depreciation) and other (2)
22.7
 5.7
Foreign currency translation (1)
(2.8) (2.7)
Total ending assets197.2
 199.0
Total managed assets$468.6
 $485.4
    
Total net flows$(10.4) $(16.5)
    
Former Parent Company Related (3)
   
Retail net new flows$(0.7) $(1.5)
Institutional net new flows(2.7) (3.6)
Total net new flows$(3.4) $(5.1)
(1) Amounts represent local currency to US dollar translation for reporting purposes.
(2) Includes $3.8 billion and $(0.1) billion for the total change in Affiliated General Account Assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(3) Former parent company related assets and net new flows are included in the rollforwards above.

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Total segment AUM increased $37.9 billion, or 9%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 driven by market appreciation, partially offset by net outflows, retail fund distributions and a negative impact of foreign currency translation. EMEA retail net outflows were $3.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 reflecting negative consumer sentiment associated with Brexit and geopolitical concerns in Europe. North America retail net outflows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were $1.8 billion, which included $4.0 billion of reinvested dividends and reflected continued outflows in active equity funds. Global institutional net outflows of $5.5 billion included $2.7 billion of outflows from former parent-related assets and a $1.8 billion mandate from a large U.K. wealth management client.
The following table presents the results of operations of our Asset Management segment on an adjusted operating basis:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 2018
(in millions)  
Revenues       
Management and financial advice fees$1,827
 $1,938
 $(111) (6)%
Distribution fees303
 332
 (29) (9)
Net investment income11
 17
 (6) (35)
Other revenues2
 18
 (16) (89)
Total revenues2,143
 2,305
 (162) (7)
Banking and deposit interest expense
 
 
 
Total net revenues2,143
 2,305
 (162) (7)
Expenses       
Distribution expenses689
 734
 (45) (6)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs7
 10
 (3) (30)
Interest and debt expense19
 17
 2
 12
General and administrative expense945
 969
 (24) (2)
Total expenses1,660
 1,730
 (70) (4)
Adjusted operating earnings$483
 $575
 $(92) (16)%
Our Asset Management segment pretax adjusted operating earnings, which exclude net realized investment gains or losses, decreased $92 million, or 16%, to $483 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $575 million for the prior year period primarily due to the cumulative impact of net outflows and a vendor credit of $14 million in the prior year period, partially offset by higher average markets and a $15 million increase in net performance fees.
Net Revenues
Net revenues, which exclude net realized investment gains or losses, decreased $162 million, or 7%, to $2.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $2.3 billion for the prior year period.
Management and financial advice fees decreased $111 million, or 6%, to $1.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $1.9 billion for the prior year period driven by cumulative net outflows and a $27 million negative foreign currency translation impact, partially offset by a $23 million increase in performance fees and higher average markets.
Distribution fees decreased $29 million, or 9%, to $303 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $332 million for the prior year period primarily due to the cumulative impact of net outflows.
Other revenues decreased $16 million, or 89%, to $2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $18 million for the prior year period due to a $14 million vendor credit in the prior year period related to the completion of our front, middle and back-office integration.
Expenses
Total expenses decreased $70 million, or 4%, to $1.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period.
Distribution expenses decreased $45 million, or 6%, to $689 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $734 million for the prior year period primarily due to the cumulative impact of net outflows.
General and administrative expense decreased $24 million, or 2%, to $945 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $969 million for the prior year period primarily due to a $15 million positive foreign currency translation impact and reengineering initiatives, partially offset by an $8 million increase in compensation related to higher performance fees.

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Annuities
The following table presents the results of operations of our Annuities segment on an adjusted operating basis:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 2018
(in millions)  
Revenues       
Management and financial advice fees$581
 $603
 $(22) (4)%
Distribution fees257
 265
 (8) (3)
Net investment income425
 484
 (59) (12)
Premiums91
 80
 11
 14
Other revenues487
 431
 56
 13
Total revenues1,841
 1,863
 (22) (1)
Banking and deposit interest expense
 
 
 
Total net revenues1,841
 1,863
 (22) (1)
Expenses       
Distribution expenses321
 330
 (9) (3)
Interest credited to fixed accounts334
 345
 (11) (3)
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses490
 501
 (11) (2)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs144
 134
 10
 7
Interest and debt expense30
 29
 1
 3
General and administrative expense145
 147
 (2) (1)
Total expenses1,464
 1,486
 (22) (1)
Adjusted operating earnings$377
 $377
 $
  %
Our Annuities segment pretax adjusted operating earnings, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses (net of the related DSIC and DAC amortization), the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related DSIC and DAC amortization), the market impact on fixed index annuity benefits (net of hedges and the related DAC amortization) and mean reversion related impacts, was flat at $377 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period.
Net Revenues
Management and financial advice fees decreased $22 million, or 4%, to $581 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $603 million for the prior year period due to lower fees on variable annuities driven by lower average separate account balances. Average variable annuity account balances decreased $2.9 billion, or 4%, from the prior year period due to net outflows.
Net investment income, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses, decreased $59 million, or 12%, to $425 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $484 million for the prior year period reflecting lower average invested assets due to fixed annuity net outflows and the fixed annuities reinsurance transaction.
Other revenues increased $56 million, or 13%, to $487 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $431 million for the prior year period primarily due to accretion on our fixed annuities reinsurance deposit receivable and higher fees from variable annuity guarantee sales in the prior year where the fees start on the first anniversary date and higher average fee rates.
Expenses
Distribution expenses decreased $9 million, or 3%, to $321 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $330 million for the prior year period reflecting lower variable annuity sales. Variable annuity sales declined 13% compared to the prior year period.
Interest credited to fixed accounts, which exclude the market impact on fixed index annuity benefits (net of hedges), decreased $11 million, or 3%, to $334 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $345 million for the prior year period due to lower average fixed deferred annuity account balances.
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses, which exclude the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related DSIC amortization), mean reversion related impacts, and the DSIC offset to net realized investment gains or losses, decreased $11 million, or 2%, to $490 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $501 million for the prior year period primarily due to the impact of unlocking, partially offset by higher reserve funding driven by the impact of higher variable annuity guaranteed benefit rider charges and higher sales of immediate annuities with a life contingent feature.

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Amortization of DAC, which excludes mean reversion related impacts, the DAC offset to the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits and fixed index annuity benefits and the DAC offset to net realized investment gains or losses, increased $10 million, or 7%, to $144 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $134 million for the prior year period primarily due to the impact of unlocking, partially offset by normal year over year experience differences for variable annuities.
Protection
The following table presents the results of operations of our Protection segment was movedon an adjusted operating basis:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 2018
(in millions)  
Revenues       
Management and financial advice fees$33
 $36
 $(3) (8)%
Distribution fees70
 69
 1
 1
Net investment income231
 216
 15
 7
Premiums151
 153
 (2) (1)
Other revenues301
 362
 (61) (17)
Total revenues786
 836
 (50) (6)
Banking and deposit interest expense
 
 
 
Total net revenues786
 836
 (50) (6)
Expenses       
Distribution expenses33
 36
 (3) (8)
Interest credited to fixed accounts158
 149
 9
 6
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses247
 327
 (80) (24)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs39
 21
 18
 86
Interest and debt expense12
 11
 1
 9
General and administrative expense101
 104
 (3) (3)
Total expenses590
 648
 (58) (9)
Adjusted operating earnings$196
 $188
 $8
 4 %
Our Protection segment pretax adjusted operating earnings, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses (net of the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual), the market impact on IUL benefits (net of hedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual) and mean reversion related impacts, increased $8 million, or 4%, to $196 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $188 million for the prior year period.
Net Revenues
Net investment income, which excludes net realized investment gains or losses, increased $15 million, or 7%, to $231 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $216 million for the prior year period reflecting higher average invested assets.
Other revenues decreased $61 million, or 17%, to $301 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $362 million for the prior year period due to the impact of unlocking, partially offset by a $10 million expense in the prior year period related to a modification of costs within a reinsurance contract.
Expenses
Interest credited to fixed accounts increased $9 million, or 6%, to $158 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $149 million for the prior year period primarily driven by higher fixed account values associated with UL and VUL insurance.
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses decreased $80 million, or 24%, to $247 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $327 million for the prior year period primarily due to the impact of unlocking.
Amortization of DAC increased $18 million, or 86%, to $39 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $21 million for the prior year period primarily reflecting the impact of unlocking.

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Corporate & Other
The following table presents the results of operations of our Corporate & Other segment on an adjusted operating basis:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 2018
(in millions)  
Revenues       
Management and financial advice fees$4
 $4
 $
  %
Distribution fees5
 5
 
 
Net investment income130
 123
 7
 6
Premiums904
 855
 49
 6
Other revenues12
 4
 8
 NM
Total revenues1,055
 991
 64
 6
Banking and deposit interest expense5
 4
 1
 25
Total net revenues1,050
 987
 63
 6
Expenses       
Distribution expenses3
 8
 (5) (63)
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses898
 927
 (29) (3)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs42
 39
 3
 8
Interest and debt expense42
 27
 15
 56
General and administrative expense280
 241
 39
 16
Total expenses1,265
 1,242
 23
 2
Adjusted operating loss$(215) $(255) $40
 16 %
NM  Not Meaningful.
Our Corporate & Other segment pretax adjusted operating loss excludes net realized investment gains or losses, the market impact of hedges to offset interest rate changes on unrealized gains or losses for certain investments, integration and restructuring charges, and the impact of consolidating CIEs. Our Corporate & Other segment pretax adjusted operating loss decreased $40 million, or 16%, to $215 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $255 million for the prior year period.
Our LTC insurance had pretax adjusted operating earnings of $2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a pretax adjusted operating loss of $56 million for the prior year period. Our annual review of LTC active life future policy benefit reserve adequacy resulted in unlocking and loss recognition of $8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $52 million in the first quarter of 2019 due to our announcement of the planned sale of the business. prior year period.
Auto and Home pretax adjusted operating earnings were $9$13 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $5a pretax adjusted operating loss of $13 million for the prior year period.
Premiums increased $21$49 million, or 8%6%, to $296$904 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $275$855 million for the prior year period reflectingprimarily due to higher average premium in both auto and home insurance products and higher auto policies in force.
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expensesOther revenues increased $12$8 million or 4%, to $282 million$12 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $270$4 million for the prior year period primarilydue to a $7 million gain on the sale of real estate in the third quarter of 2019.
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses decreased $29 million, or 3%, to $898 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $927 million for the prior year period reflecting higher auto policiesa decrease in force. Catastrophe losses (net ofLTC unlocking and loss recognition, partially offset by the impact of reinsurance) were $14 millionhigher net earned premium for both the three months ended March 31, 2019auto and 2018.home.
General and administrative expense increased $16$39 million, or 20%16%, to $95$280 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to $79$241 million for the prior year period primarily due to higher performance-basedmark-to-market impact on share-based compensation expenses and investments in growth initiatives, including technology infrastructure and expenses associated with the establishment of the bank.initiatives.

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Market Risk
Our primary market risk exposures are interest rate, equity price, foreign currency exchange rate and credit risk. Equity price and interest rate fluctuations can have a significant impact on our results of operations, primarily due to the effects they have on the asset management and other asset-based fees we earn, the spread income generated on our fixed deferred annuities, fixed insurance,

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brokerage client cash balances, banking deposits, face-amount certificate products and the fixed portion of our variable annuities and variable insurance contracts, the value of DAC and DSIC assets, the value of liabilities for guaranteed benefits associated with our variable annuities and the value of derivatives held to hedge these benefits.
Our earnings from fixed deferred annuities, fixed insurance, and the fixed portion of variable annuities and variable insurance contracts are based upon the spread between rates earned on assets held and the rates at which interest is credited to accounts. We primarily invest in fixed rate securities to fund the rate credited to clients. We guarantee an interest rate to the holders of these products. Investment assets and client liabilities generally differ as it relates to basis, repricing or maturity characteristics. Rates credited to clients’ accounts generally reset at shorter intervals than the yield on the underlying investments. Therefore, in an increasing interest rate environment, higher interest rates may be reflected in crediting rates to clients sooner than in rates earned on invested assets, which could result in a reduced spread between the two rates, reduced earned income and a negative impact on pretax income. However, the current low interest rate environment is resulting in interest rates below the level of some of our liability guaranteed minimum interest rates (“GMIRs”). Hence, a modest rise in interest rates would not necessarily result in changes to all the liability credited rates while projected asset purchases would capture the full increase in interest rates. This dynamic would result in widening spreads under a modestly rising rate scenario given the current relationship between the current level of interest rates and the underlying GMIRs on the business.
As a result of the low interest rate environment, our current reinvestment yields are generally lower than the current portfolio yield. We expect our portfolio income yields to continue to decline in future periods if interest rates remain low. The carrying value and weighted average yield of non-structured fixed maturity securities and commercial mortgage loans that may generate proceeds to reinvest through March 31,September 30, 2021 due to prepayment, maturity or call activity at the option of the issuer, excluding securities with a make-whole provision, were $5.0$4.4 billion and 3.6%3.2%, respectively, as of March 31,September 30, 2019. In addition, residential mortgage backed securities, which are subject to prepayment risk as a result of the low interest rate environment, totaled $6.3$8.1 billion and had a weighted average yield of 3.2%3.0% as of March 31,September 30, 2019. While these amounts represent investments that could be subject to reinvestment risk, it is also possible that these investments will be used to fund liabilities or may not be prepaid and will remain invested at their current yields. In addition to the interest rate environment, the mix of benefit payments versus product sales as well as the timing and volumes associated with such mix may impact our investment yield. Furthermore, reinvestment activities and the associated investment yield may also be impacted by corporate strategies implemented at management’s discretion. The average yield for investment purchases during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 was approximately 3.3%2.9%.
The reinvestment of proceeds from maturities, calls and prepayments at rates below the current portfolio yield, which may be below the level of some liability GMIRs, will have a negative impact to future operating results. To mitigate the unfavorable impact that the low interest rate environment has on our spread income, we assess reinvestment risk in our investment portfolio and monitor this risk in accordance with our asset/liability management framework. In addition, we may reduce the crediting rates on our fixed products when warranted, subject to guaranteed minimums.
In addition to the fixed rate exposures noted above, RiverSource Life has the following variable annuity guarantee benefits: guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (“GMWB”), guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits (“GMAB”), guaranteed minimum death benefits (“GMDB”) and guaranteed minimum income benefits (“GMIB”). Each of these benefits guarantees payouts to the annuity holder under certain specific conditions regardless of the performance of the underlying invested assets.
The variable annuity guarantees continue to be managed by utilizing a hedging program which attempts to match the sensitivity of the assets with the sensitivity of the liabilities. This approach works with the premise that matched sensitivities will produce a highly effective hedging result. Our comprehensive hedging program focuses mainly on first order sensitivities of assets and liabilities: Equity Market Level (Delta), Interest Rate Level (Rho) and Volatility (Vega). Additionally, various second order sensitivities are managed. We use various options (equity index, interest rate swaptions, etc.), swaps (interest rate, total return, etc.) and futures to manage risk exposures. The exposures are measured and monitored daily, and adjustments to the hedge portfolio are made as necessary.
We have a macro hedge program to provide protection against the statutory tail scenario risk arising from variable annuity reserves on our statutory surplus and to cover some of the residual risks not covered by other hedging activities. We assess the residual risk under a range of scenarios in creating and executing the macro hedge program. As a means of economically hedging these risks, we may use a combination of futures, options, swaps and swaptions. Certain of the macro hedge derivatives used contain settlement provisions linked to both equity returns and interest rates; the remaining are interest rate contracts or equity contracts. The macro hedge program could result in additional earnings volatility as changes in the value of the macro hedge derivatives, which are designed to reduce statutory capital volatility, may not be closely aligned to changes in the variable annuity guarantee embedded derivatives.
To evaluate interest rate and equity price risk we perform sensitivity testing which measures the impact on pretax income from the sources listed below for a 12-month period following a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates or a hypothetical 10% decline in equity prices. The interest rate risk test assumes a sudden 100 basis point parallel shift in the yield curve, with rates then

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staying at those levels for the next 12 months. The equity price risk test assumes a sudden 10% drop in equity prices, with equity prices then staying at those levels for the next 12 months. In estimating the values of variable annuity riders, indexed annuities, stock market certificates, IUL insurance and the associated hedge assets, we assume no change in implied market volatility despite the 10% drop in equity prices.

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The following tables present our estimate of the impact on pretax income from the above defined hypothetical market movements as of March 31,September 30, 2019:
Equity Price Decline 10% Equity Price Exposure to Pretax Income  Equity Price Exposure to Pretax Income 
Before Hedge Impact Hedge Impact Net ImpactBefore Hedge Impact Hedge Impact Net Impact
 (in millions)  (in millions) 
Asset-based management and distribution fees (1)
 $(252) $5
 $(247)  $(248) $5
 $(243) 
DAC and DSIC amortization (2)(3)
 (27) 
 (27)  (35) 
 (35) 
Variable annuity riders:  
  
  
   
  
  
 
GMDB and GMIB (3)
 (13) 
 (13)  (14) 
 (14) 
GMWB (3)
 (333) 345
 12
  (448) 412
 (36) 
GMAB (20) 21
 1
  (29) 29
 
 
DAC and DSIC amortization (4)
 N/A
 N/A
 (12)  N/A
 N/A
 8
 
Total variable annuity riders (366) 366
 (12)  (491) 441
 (42) 
Macro hedge program (5)
 
 48
 48
  
 215
 215
 
Indexed annuities 3
 (3) 
  5
 (5) 
 
Certificates 5
 (5) 
  6
 (5) 1
 
IUL insurance 66
 (59) 7
  81
 (67) 14
 
Total $(571) $352
 $(231)
(6) 
 $(682) $584
 $(90)
(6) 
Interest Rate Increase 100 Basis Points Interest Rate Exposure to Pretax Income  Interest Rate Exposure to Pretax Income 
Before Hedge Impact Hedge Impact Net ImpactBefore Hedge Impact Hedge Impact Net Impact
 (in millions)  (in millions) 
Asset-based management and distribution fees (1)
 $(57) $
 $(57)  $(48) $
 $(48) 
Variable annuity riders:  
  
  
   
  
  
 
GMDB and GMIB 
 
 
  
 
 
 
GMWB 1,003
 (586) 417
  1,364
 (1,545) (181) 
GMAB 19
 (9) 10
  24
 (26) (2) 
DAC and DSIC amortization (4)
 N/A
 N/A
 (61)  N/A
 N/A
 28
 
Total variable annuity riders 1,022
 (595) 366
  1,388
 (1,571) (155) 
Macro hedge program (5)
 
 (3) (3)  
 (3) (3) 
Fixed annuities, fixed insurance and fixed portion of variable annuities and variable insurance products 58
 
 58
  73
 
 73
 
Banking deposits 14
 
 14
 
Brokerage client cash balances 112
 
 112
  126
 
 126
 
Indexed annuities (1) 
 (1) 
Certificates 18
 
 18
  14
 
 14
 
IUL insurance 135
 3
 138
  14
 3
 17
 
Total $1,288
 $(595) $632
  $1,580
 $(1,571) $37
 
N/A Not Applicable.N/A Not Applicable. N/A Not Applicable. 
(1) Excludes incentive income which is impacted by market and fund performance during the period and cannot be readily estimated.
(2) Market impact on DAC and DSIC amortization resulting from lower projected profits.
(3) In estimating the impact to pretax income on DAC and DSIC amortization and additional insurance benefit reserves, our assumed equity asset growth rates reflect what management would follow in its mean reversion guidelines. 
(4) Market impact on DAC and DSIC amortization related to variable annuity riders is modeled net of hedge impact.
(5) The market impact of the macro hedge program is modeled net of any related impact to DAC and DSIC amortization.
(6) Represents the net impact to pretax income. The estimated net impact to pretax adjusted operating income is approximately $(247)$(243) million.
The above results compare to an estimated negative net impact to pretax income of $213 million related to a 10% equity price decline and an estimated positive net impact to pretax income of $541$25 million related to a 100 basis point increase in interest rates as of December 31, 2018. Our previous disclosure estimating the impact from a 100 basis point increase in interest rates as of December 31, 2018 was $541 million and did not reflect mitigation enhancements made to our hedge programs and overstated the impact to IUL insurance. The change in equity price exposure as of September 30, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018 was driven

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by a larger estimated positive impact from our macro hedge program, which has been expanded since prior year-end.
Net impacts shown in the above table from GMWB riders result largely from differences between the liability valuation basis and the hedging basis. Liabilities are valued using fair value accounting principles, with risk margins incorporated in contractholder behavior assumptions and with discount rates increased to reflect a current market estimate of our risk of nonperformance specific to these liabilities. Our hedging is based on our determination of economic risk, which excludes certain items in the liability valuation including the nonperformance spread risk.
Actual results could differ materially from those illustrated above as they are based on a number of estimates and assumptions. These include assuming that implied market volatility does not change when equity prices fall by 10% and that the 100 basis point increase in interest rates is a parallel shift of the yield curve. Furthermore, we have not tried to anticipate changes in client preferences for different types of assets or other changes in client behavior, nor have we tried to anticipate all strategic actions management might take to increase revenues or reduce expenses in these scenarios.
The selection of a 100 basis point interest rate increase as well as a 10% equity price decline should not be construed as a prediction of future market events. Impacts of larger or smaller changes in interest rates or equity prices may not be proportional to those shown for a 100 basis point increase in interest rates or a 10% decline in equity prices.
Fair Value Measurements
We report certain assets and liabilities at fair value; specifically, separate account assets, derivatives, embedded derivatives and most investments and cash equivalents. Fair value assumes the exchange of assets or liabilities occurs in orderly transactions and is not the result of a forced liquidation or distressed sale. We include actual market prices, or observable inputs, in our fair value measurements to the extent available. Broker quotes are obtained when quotes from pricing services are not available. We validate prices obtained from third parties through a variety of means such as: price variance analysis, subsequent sales testing, stale price review, price comparison across pricing vendors and due diligence reviews of vendors. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our fair value measurements.
Fair Value of Liabilities and Nonperformance Risk
Companies are required to measure the fair value of liabilities at the price that would be received to transfer the liability to a market participant (an exit price). Since there is not a market for our obligations of our variable annuity riders, indexed annuities and IUL insurance, we consider the assumptions participants in a hypothetical market would make to reflect an exit price. As a result, we adjust the valuation of variable annuity riders, indexed annuities and IUL insurance by updating certain contractholder assumptions, adding explicit margins to provide for profit, risk and expenses, and adjusting the rates used to discount expected cash flows to reflect a current market estimate of our nonperformance risk. The nonperformance risk adjustment is based on observable market data adjusted to estimate the risk of our life insurance company subsidiaries not fulfilling these liabilities. Consistent with general market conditions, this estimate resulted in a spread over the LIBOR swap curve as of March 31,September 30, 2019. As our estimate of this spread widens or tightens, the liability will decrease or increase. If this nonperformance credit spread moves to a zero spread over the LIBOR swap curve, the reduction to future net income would be approximately $366$468 million, net of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization, the reinsurance accrual and income taxes (calculated at the statutory tax rate of 21%), based on March 31,September 30, 2019 credit spreads.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
We maintained substantial liquidity during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. At March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had $3.3$5.3 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents excluding CIEs. We have additional liquidity available through an unsecured revolving credit facility for up to $750 million that expires in October 2022. Under the terms of the credit agreement, we can increase this facility to $1.0 billion upon satisfaction of certain approval requirements. Available borrowings under this facility are reduced by any outstanding letters of credit. At March 31,September 30, 2019, we had no outstanding borrowings under this credit facility and had $1 million of outstanding letters of credit. Our credit facility contains various administrative, reporting, legal and financial covenants. We were in compliance with all such covenants at March 31,September 30, 2019.
On March 22, 2019, we issued $500 million of 3.00% senior notes due 2022 and incurred debt issuance costs of $3 million. TheA portion of the net proceeds was used to repay $300 million principal amount of our 7.3% senior notes which matured on June 28, 2019. The remainder of the senior notesnet proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment or redemption of our 7.30% senior notes due 2019, of which $300 million aggregate principal amount is scheduled to mature on June 28, 2019.purposes.
We enter into short-term borrowings, which may include repurchase agreements and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, to reduce reinvestment risk. Short-term borrowings allow us to receive cash to reinvest in longer-duration assets, while maintaining the flexibility to pay back the short-term debt with cash flows generated by the fixed income portfolio. The balance of repurchase agreements as of both March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $50 million, which is collateralized with agency residential mortgage backed securities from our investment portfolio. Our subsidiary,subsidiaries, RiverSource Life Insurance Company (“RiverSource Life”), is a memberand Ameriprise Bank, FSB are members of the FHLB of Des Moines, which provides access to collateralized borrowings. We had $151 million of borrowings from the FHLB, which is collateralized with commercial mortgage backed securities, as of both March 31,

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September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. We believe cash flows from operating activities, available cash balances and our availability of revolver borrowings will be sufficient to fund our operating liquidity needs.

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On October 1, 2019, we completed the sale of AAH and received gross proceeds of $1.135 billion in cash. After a payment to an affinity partner, the net proceeds were approximately $1.035 billion, subject to certain post-closing financial adjustments expected to be finalized by first quarter 2020.
Dividends from Subsidiaries
Ameriprise Financial is primarily a parent holding company for the operations carried out by our wholly owned subsidiaries. Because of our holding company structure, our ability to meet our cash requirements, including the payment of dividends on our common stock, substantially depends upon the receipt of dividends or return of capital from our subsidiaries, particularly our life insurance subsidiary, RiverSource Life, our face-amount certificate subsidiary, Ameriprise Certificate Company (“ACC”), AMPF Holding Corporation, which is the parent company of our retail introducing broker-dealer subsidiary, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. (“AFSI”) and our clearing broker-dealer subsidiary, American Enterprise Investment Services, Inc. (“AEIS”), our transfer agent subsidiary, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., our investment advisory company, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, and Ameriprise International Holdings GmbH, which is the parent company of Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Sàrl. The payment of dividends by many of our subsidiaries is restricted and certain of our subsidiaries are subject to regulatory capital requirements.
Actual capital and regulatory capital requirements for our wholly owned subsidiaries subject to regulatory capital requirements were as follows:
Actual Capital Regulatory Capital 
Requirements
Actual Capital Regulatory Capital 
Requirements
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions)
RiverSource Life (1)(2)
$3,092
 $3,382
 N/A
 $675
$3,445
 $3,382
 N/A
 $675
RiverSource Life of NY (1)(2)
284
 266
 N/A
 40
325
 266
 N/A
 40
IDS Property Casualty Insurance Company (1)(3)
802
 789
 $238
 233
812
 789
 $244
 233
Ameriprise Insurance Company (1)(3)
50
 49
 3
 3
50
 49
 3
 3
ACC (4)(5)
459
 444
 434
 420
445
 444
 414
 420
Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Sàrl (6)
408
 218
 177
 173
267
 218
 170
 173
Ameriprise National Trust Bank (7)
22
 24
 10
 10
Ameriprise Bank, FSB (4) (7)
208
 24
 184
 10
AFSI (3)(4)
106
 108
 #
 #
81
 108
 #
 #
Ameriprise Captive Insurance Company (3)
#
 51
 #
 9
50
 51
 12
 9
Ameriprise Trust Company (3)
33
 32
 29
 27
34
 32
 30
 27
AEIS (3)(4)
153
 136
 22
 23
146
 136
 21
 23
RiverSource Distributors, Inc. (3)(4)
13
 13
 #
 #
13
 13
 #
 #
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (3)(4)
14
 18
 #
 #
13
 18
 #
 #
N/A Not applicable.
# Amounts are less than $1 million.
(1) 
Actual capital is determined on a statutory basis.
(2) 
Regulatory capital requirement is the company action level and is based on the statutory risk-based capital filing.
(3) 
Regulatory capital requirement is based on the applicable regulatory requirement, calculated as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
(4) 
Actual capital is determined on an adjusted GAAP basis.
(5) 
ACC is required to hold capital in compliance with the Minnesota Department of Commerce and SEC capital requirements.
(6) 
Actual capital and regulatory capital requirements are determined in accordance with U.K. regulatory legislation. The regulatory capital requirements at March 31,September 30, 2019 represent calculations at December 31, 2018 of the rule based requirements, as specified by FCA regulations.
(7) 
Ameriprise National Trust BankRegulatory capital requirement is required to maintain capitalbased on minimum requirements for well capitalized banks in complianceaccordance with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regulations and policies.(“OCC”).
In addition to the particular regulations restricting dividend payments and establishing subsidiary capitalization requirements, we take into account the overall health of the business, capital levels and risk management considerations in determining a strategy for payments to our parent holding company from our subsidiaries, and in deciding to use cash to make capital contributions to our subsidiaries.
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, the parent holding company received cash dividends or a return of capital from its subsidiaries of $543 million$1.9 billion (including $250$850 million from RiverSource Life) and contributed cash to its subsidiaries of $17 million.$233 million (including $180 million to Ameriprise Bank, FSB). During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, the parent holding company received cash dividends or a return of capital from its subsidiaries of $484 million$1.7 billion (including $200$550 million from RiverSource Life) and

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contributed no cash$39 million to its subsidiaries.
In 2009, RiverSource established an agreement to protect its exposure to Genworth Life Insurance Company (“GLIC”) for its reinsured LTC. In 2016, substantial enhancements to this reinsurance protection agreement were finalized. The terms of these confidential provisions within the agreement have been shared, in the normal course of regular reviews, with our domiciliary regulator and rating agencies. GLIC is domiciled in Delaware so in the event GLIC were subjected to rehabilitation or insolvency proceedings, such proceedings would be located in (and governed by) Delaware laws. Delaware courts have a long tradition of respecting commercial and reinsurance affairs as well as contracts among sophisticated parties. Similar credit protections to what we have with GLIC have been tested and respected in Delaware and elsewhere in the United States, and as a result we believe our credit protections

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would be respected even in the unlikely event that GLIC becomes subject to rehabilitation or insolvency proceedings in Delaware. Accordingly, while no credit protections are perfect, we believe the correct way to think about the risks represented by our counterparty credit exposure to GLIC is not the full amount of the gross liability that GLIC reinsures, but a much smaller net exposure to GLIC (if any that might exist after taking into account our credit protections). Thus, management believes that our agreement and offsetting non LTC legacy arrangements with Genworth will enable RiverSource to recover on all net exposure in all material respects in the event of a rehabilitation or insolvency of GLIC.
Dividends Paid to Shareholders and Share Repurchases
We paid regular quarterly dividends to our shareholders totaling $127$390 million and $125$388 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. On April 24,October 23, 2019, we announced a quarterly dividend of $0.97 per common share. The dividend will be paid on May 17,November 15, 2019 to our shareholders of record at the close of business on May 6,November 4, 2019.
In April 2017, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase up to $2.5 billion of our common stock through June 30, 2019. As2019, which was exhausted in the second quarter of March 31, 2019, we had $154 million remaining under this share repurchase authorization.2019. In February 2019, our Board of Directors authorized an additional repurchase up to $2.5 billion of our common stock through March 31, 2021. As of September 30, 2019, we had $1.7 billion remaining under this share repurchase authorization. We intend to fund share repurchases through existing working capital, future earnings and other customary financing methods. The share repurchase program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares, and depending on market conditions and other factors, these purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time without prior notice. Acquisitions under the share repurchase program may be made in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions or block trades or other means. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, we repurchased a total of 2.89.8 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $124.85$136.24 per share.
Cash Flows
Cash flows of CIEs and restricted and segregated cash and cash equivalents are reflected in our cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. Cash held by CIEs is not available for general use by Ameriprise Financial, nor is Ameriprise Financial cash available for general use by its CIEs. Cash and cash equivalents segregated under federal and other regulations is held for the exclusive benefit of our brokerage customers and is not available for general use by Ameriprise Financial.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $172 million$2.6 billion for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $188 million$1.1 billion for the prior year period primarily reflecting loweran increase in cash outflowscollateral related to derivatives.
Investing Activities
Our investing activities primarily relate to our Available-for-Sale investment portfolio. Further, this activity is significantly affected by the net flows of our investment certificate, fixed annuity and universal life products reflected in financing activities.
Net cash used in investing activities was $481 million$1.7 billion for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $67$349 million for the prior year period primarily reflecting a $345$1.0 billion increase in cash used for purchases of Available-for-Sale securities, a $193 million decrease in proceeds from sales of Available-for-Sale securities, a $596 million decrease in net cash flows related to investments of consolidated investment entities and a $274 million decrease to cash related to the fixed annuities reinsurance arrangement, partially offset by a $980 million increase in the first quarterproceeds from maturities, sinking fund payments and calls of 2019.Available-for-Sale securities.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $291 million$1.1 billion for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 compared to net cash used in financing activities of $564 million$1.2 billion for the prior year period primarily reflecting a $2.5 billion increase in net cash inflows from banking deposits, proceeds of $497 million from issuance of debt and a $97$509 million decrease in net cash outflows related to CIE debt, partially offset by a $1.1 billion decrease in cash proceeds from investment certificates, a repayment of $300 million of our senior notes in June 2019 and a $200 million increase in net cash inflows related to investment certificates and a $193 million increase in cash related to changes in policyholder account balances.share repurchases.
Contractual Commitments
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations disclosed in our 2018 10-K. 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We provide asset management services to investment entities which are considered to be VIEs, such as CLOs, hedge funds, property funds and other private funds, which are sponsored by us. We consolidate certain CLOs. We have determined that consolidation is not

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required for hedge funds, property funds and other private funds, which are sponsored by us. Our maximum exposure to loss with respect to our investment in these non-consolidated entities is limited to our carrying value. We have no obligation to provide further financial or other support to these investment entities nor have we provided any support to these investment entities. See Note 4 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our arrangements with these investment entities.

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Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements that reflect management’s plans, estimates and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking statements include: 
statements of the Company’s plans, intentions, positioning, expectations, objectives or goals, including those relating to asset flows, mass affluent and affluent client acquisition strategy, client retention and growth of our client base, financial advisor productivity, retention, recruiting and enrollments, the introduction, cessation, terms or pricing of new or existing products and services, acquisition integration, benefits and claims expenses, general and administrative costs, consolidated tax rate, return of capital to shareholders, debt repayment and excess capital position and financial flexibility to capture additional growth opportunities;
other statements about future economic performance, the performance of equity markets and interest rate variations and the economic performance of the United States and of global markets; and
statements of assumptions underlying such statements.
The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “likely,” “forecast,” “on pace,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements.
Such factors include, but are not limited to:
the occurrence of any event, change of circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Company’s agreement with American Family Insurance regarding the sale of the Company’s Auto and Home Insurance business, the inability to complete the proposed sale due to the failure to satisfy the conditions to the closing of the proposed sale, including that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the proposed sale, uncertainty as to the timing of completing of the proposed sale, and risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations;
uncertainty as to the timing of launching the Company’s federal savings bank or its products;
conditions in the interest rate, credit default, equity market and foreign exchange environments, including changes in valuations, liquidity and volatility;
changes in and the adoption of relevant accounting standards and securities rating agency standards and processes, as well as changes in the litigation and regulatory environment, including ongoing legal proceedings and regulatory actions, the frequency and extent of legal claims threatened or initiated by clients, other persons and regulators, and developments in regulation and legislation, including the rules and regulations implemented or that may be implemented or modified in connection with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, bank holding company laws and regulations or in light of the U.S. Department of Labor’s fiduciary regulations (as well as state and other fiduciary rules, the SEC best interest standards, or similar standards such as the Certified Financial Planner Board standards) pertaining to the fiduciary status of investment advice providers to 401(k) plans, plan sponsors, plan participants and the holders of individual retirement or health savings accounts and related issues;
investment management performance and distribution partner and consumer acceptance of the Company’s products;
effects of competition in the financial services industry, including pricing pressure, the introduction of new products and services and changes in product distribution mix and distribution channels;
changes to the Company’s reputation that may arise from employee or advisor misconduct, legal or regulatory actions, cybersecurity incidents, perceptions of the financial services industry generally, improper management of conflicts of interest or otherwise;
the Company’s capital structure, including indebtedness, limitations on subsidiaries to pay dividends, and the extent, manner, terms and timing of any share or debt repurchases management may effect as well as the opinions of rating agencies and other analysts and the reactions of market participants or the Company’s regulators, advisors, distribution partners or customers in response to any change or prospect of change in any such opinion;
changes to the availability and cost of liquidity and the Company’s credit capacity that may arise due to shifts in market conditions, the Company’s credit ratings and the overall availability of credit;
risks of default, capacity constraint or repricing by issuers or guarantors of investments the Company owns or by counterparties to hedge, derivative, insurance or reinsurance arrangements or by manufacturers of products the Company distributes, experience deviations from the Company’s assumptions regarding such risks, the evaluations or the prospect of changes in evaluations of any such third parties published by rating agencies or other analysts, and the reactions of other market participants or the Company’s regulators, advisors, distribution partners or customers in response to any such evaluation or prospect of changes in evaluation;
experience deviations from the Company’s assumptions regarding morbidity, mortality, persistency and premium rate increases in certain annuity and insurance products (including, but not limited to, variable annuities and long term care policies), or from assumptions regarding market returns assumed in valuing or unlocking DAC and DSIC or market volatility underlying the Company’s valuation and hedging of guaranteed benefit annuity riders, or from assumptions regarding interest rates or asset

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yield assumed in the Company's loss recognition testing of its long term care business, or from assumptions regarding anticipated claims and losses relating to the Company’s auto and home insurance products;
changes in capital requirements that may be indicated, required or advised by regulators or rating agencies;

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the impacts of the Company’s efforts to improve distribution economics and to grow third-party distribution of its products;
the ability to pursue and complete strategic transactions and initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, joint ventures and the development of new products and services;
the ability to realize the financial, operating and business fundamental benefits of strategic transactions and initiatives the Company has completed, is pursuing or may pursue in the future, which may be impacted by the ability to obtain regulatory approvals, the ability to effectively manage related expenses and by market, business partner and consumer reactions to such strategic transactions and initiatives;
the ability and timing to realize savings and other benefits from re-engineering and tax planning;
interruptions or other failures in the Company’s communications, technology and other operating systems, including errors or failures caused by third-party service providers, interference or failures caused by third party attacks on the Company’s systems (or other cybersecurity incidents), or the failure to safeguard the privacy or confidentiality of sensitive information and data on such systems; and
general economic and political factors, including consumer confidence in the economy and the financial industry, the ability and inclination of consumers generally to invest as well as their ability and inclination to invest in financial instruments and products other than cash and cash equivalents, the costs of products and services the Company consumes in the conduct of its business, and applicable legislation and regulation and changes therein (such as the ongoing negotiations following the June 2016 UK referendum on membership in the European Union and the uncertain regulatory environment in the U.S. since the 2016 U.S. election)Union), including tax laws, tax treaties, fiscal and central government treasury policy, and policies regarding the financial services industry and publicly-held firms, and regulatory rulings and pronouncements.
Management cautions the reader that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. There may also be other risks that management is unable to predict at this time that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Management undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements. The foregoing list of factors should be read in conjunction with the “Risk Factors” discussion included in Part I, Item 1A of our 2018 10-K.
Ameriprise Financial announces financial and other information to investors through the Company’s investor relations website at ir.ameriprise.com, as well as SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. Investors and others interested in the company are encouraged to visit the investor relations website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted. The website also allows users to sign up for automatic notifications in the event new materials are posted. The information found on the website is not incorporated by reference into this report or in any other report or document the Company furnishes or files with the SEC.
ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information set forth in Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Market Risk” in this report is incorporated herein by reference. These disclosures should be read in conjunction with the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” discussion included as Part II, Item 7A of our 2018 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2019.
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be reported in the Exchange Act filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in and pursuant to SEC regulations, including controls and procedures designed to ensure that this information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure. It should be noted that, because of inherent limitations, our company’s disclosure controls and procedures, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met.
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable level of assurance as of March 31,September 30, 2019.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information set forth in Note 1918 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in the risk factors provided in Part I, Item 1A of our 2018 10-K.
ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table presents the information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of our common stock during the firstthird quarter of 2019:
Period (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
Total Number
of Shares Purchased
Average Price
Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
Total Number
of Shares Purchased
Average Price
Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
January 1 to January 31, 2019        
July 1 to July 31, 2019        
Share repurchase program (1)
 723,000
 $116.01
 723,000
 $424,756,717
 874,071
 $148.83
 874,071
 $2,087,740,964
Employee transactions (2)
 72,897
 $114.90
 N/A
 N/A
 54,196
 $149.76
 N/A
 N/A
                
February 1 to February 28, 2019        
August 1 to August 31, 2019        
Share repurchase program (1)
 859,439
 $129.10
 859,439
 $2,813,801,717
 1,839,196
 $129.07
 1,839,196
 $1,850,355,800
Employee transactions (2)
 255,871
 $128.66
 N/A
 N/A
 41,101
 $145.14
 N/A
 N/A
                
March 1 to March 31, 2019        
September 1 to September 30, 2019        
Share repurchase program (1)
 1,259,794
 $127.01
 1,259,794
 $2,653,789,607
 1,265,369
 $141.67
 1,265,369
 $1,671,086,545
Employee transactions (2)
 25,352
 $129.42
 N/A
 N/A
 67,195
 $144.55
 N/A
 N/A
                
Totals                
Share repurchase program (1)
 2,842,233
 $124.85
 2,842,233
  
 3,978,636
 $137.42
 3,978,636
  
Employee transactions (2)
 354,120
 $125.88
 N/A
  
 162,492
 $146.44
 N/A
  
 3,196,353
  
 2,842,233
  
 4,141,128
  
 3,978,636
  
N/A  Not applicable.
(1) On April 24, 2017, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized an expenditure of up to $2.5 billion for the repurchase of our common stock through June 30, 2019. In February 2019, our Board of Directors authorized an additional repurchase up to $2.5 billion of our common stock through March 31, 2021. The share repurchase program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares, and depending on market conditions and other factors, these purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time without prior notice. Acquisitions under the share repurchase program may be made in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions or block trades or other means.
(2) Includes restricted shares withheld pursuant to the terms of awards under the Company’s share-based compensation plans to offset tax withholding obligations that occur upon vesting and release of restricted shares. The value of the restricted shares withheld is the closing price of common stock of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. on the date the relevant transaction occurs. Also includes shares withheld pursuant to the net settlement of Non-Qualified Stock Option (“NQSO”) exercises to offset tax withholding obligations that occur upon exercise and to cover the strike price of the NQSO. The value of the shares withheld pursuant to the net settlement of NQSO exercises is the closing price of common stock of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. on the day prior to the date the relevant transaction occurs.

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, we have filed certain agreements as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These agreements may contain representations and warranties by the parties. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the other party or parties to such agreements and (i) may have been qualified by disclosures made to such other party or parties, (ii) were made only as of the date of such agreements or such other date(s) as may be specified in such agreements and are subject to more recent developments, which may not be fully reflected in our public disclosure, (iii) may reflect the allocation of risk among the parties to such agreements and (iv) may apply materiality standards different from what may be viewed as material to investors. Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe our actual state of affairs at the date hereof and should not be relied upon.
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The exhibit numbers followed by an asterisk (*) indicate exhibits electronically filed herewith. All other exhibit numbers indicate exhibits previously filed and are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
ExhibitDescription
  
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 1-32525, filed on May 1, 2014).
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 1-32525, filed on October 5, 2018).
Form of Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 3 to Form 10 Registration Statement, File No. 1-32525, filed on August 19, 2005).

Other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt securities of the registrant are omitted pursuant to Section (b)(4)(iii)(A) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. The registrant agrees to furnish copies of these instruments to the SEC upon request.
Certification of James M. Cracchiolo pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of Walter S. Berman pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of James M. Cracchiolo and Walter S. Berman pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101The following materials from Ameriprise Financial, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31,September 30, 2019 are formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018; (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity for the three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018; and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
104The cover page from Ameriprise Financial, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2019 is formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.
* Filed electronically herewithin.



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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
(Registrant)
Date:May 1,November 12, 2019ByBy:/s/ Walter S. Berman
 
Walter S. Berman
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date:May 1,November 12, 2019ByBy:/s/ David K. StewartJohn R. Hutt
 
David K. Stewart
John R. Hutt
Senior Vice President – Corporate Finance and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)


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