RiverSource® Variable Universal Life III

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Performance

Average annual rates of return reflect all charges incurred by the funds and charges against the subaccounts (including the mortality and expense risk charge). The rates labeled Without Charges do not reflect the premium expense charge, surrender charge or monthly deduction charge. If these charges have been deducted, the performance quoted would have been significantly lower. The rates labeled With Charges do reflect the premium expense charge of 5.00% but do not reflect the surrender charge or monthly deduction charge. If these charges had been deducted, the performance quoted would have been significantly lower. The monthly deductions charge includes the cost of insurance charge which is based on the amount of the death benefit, the policy value and the insured's attained insurance age, sex and risk classification. The surrender charge is based on the insured's insurance age, sex, risk classification and the initial specified amounts. The policy form number for this product is 30061. No new policies are currently being sold.

Performance report

Performance report (PDF)
Average Annual Total Returns(%)
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    *If subaccount or fund is less than 1 year old, the reported returns are cumulative, not annualized.

    Performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown.

    We show actual performance from the date the subaccounts began investing in the funds. We also show performance from the commencement date of the funds as if the life insurance policy existed at that time, which it did not.

    Subaccount inception date is the date on which a price level (based on various benefits and fees) is first offered in any product. If that same price level is later added to another product, we continue to use the original inception date. In one product, there can be multiple price levels invested in the same underlying fund.

    A fund underlying your contract in which a subaccount invests may have a name, portfolio manager, objectives, strategies and characteristics that are the same or substantially similar to those of a publicly-traded retail mutual fund. Despite these similarities, an underlying fund is not the same as any publicly traded retail mutual fund. Each underlying fund will have its own unique portfolio holdings, fees, operating expenses and operating results. The results of each underlying fund may differ significantly from any publicly-traded retail mutual fund.

    Variable life insurance is a complex investment vehicle that is subject to market risk, including the potential loss of principal invested.

    You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the variable insurance and its underlying investment options carefully before investing. For a free copy of the insurance prospectus and underlying investment's prospectus, which contains this and other information about variable insurance, call (800) 333-3437. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

    Cash Management
    An investment in the Cash Management fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to maintain the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. The 7-day yields shown reflect more closely the earnings of the fund than the total return numbers. Short-term yields may be higher or lower than the figures shown. Contact your advisor or call 1(800) 862-7919 for the most current yield.

    U.S. Equities
    Mid Cap: Stocks of medium sized companies involve greater risks and volatility than stocks in larger, more established companies. Small-Cap: Stocks of small-sized companies are more volatile and less liquid than the stocks of larger companies. Small company securities involve special risks such as relatively small revenues, limited product lines, and small market shares.

    International Stock
    International investment involves increased risk and volatility due to potential political and economic instability, currency fluctuations, and differences in financial reporting and accounting standards and oversight. Risks are particularly significant in emerging markets.

    Bonds
    There are risks associated with an investment in a bond fund, including credit risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and extension risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term securities.

    Non-investment grade bonds, commonly called "high-yield" or "junk" bonds, have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal and income than investment grade securities.

    Specialty
    Funds whose investments are concentrated in a specific industry, sector, or geographic area may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than funds whose investments are diversified.

    Commodities
    While commodities carry risk levels comparable to equities, their prices can be impacted by a wide range of forces including; demographic and technological change, weather, geopolitical events, etc. These factors may lead uncertainly in the marketplace, causing individual commodity prices to move sharply higher or lower. This potential for increased volatility may not make this investment suitable for all investors.

    Real Estate
    Real estate investments are a narrowly focused sector investment and may exhibit higher volatility than investments with broader investment objectives. An investment in real estate is subject to the same risks as a direct investment in real estate. Such risks include market risk, economic risk and mortgage rate risk.

    Pyramis® Trademark
    Pyramis® is a registered service mark of FMR LLC. Used Under License.

    S&P Trademark
    Standard & Poor's®, S&P, S&P 500® and Standard & Poor's 500® are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor's or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (the Licensors) and the Licensors make no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.

    Daily Unit Values

    Daily unit values are available for each investment option for a specific product.

    Daily unit value report

    Subaccount Category Unit Value Daily Change Daily % Change

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