Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Notes Payable (Detail)

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Notes Payable (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Note payable $ 199,073 $ 197,184
Note payable under revolving credit agreement
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Note payable 23,550 22,550
Notes payable to clearing firm under forgivable loan
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Note payable 22,143 22,143
Note payable to a subsidiary of Premier's former shareholder
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Note payable 795 904
Notes payable to finance Securities America acquisition
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Note payable $ 152,585 $ 151,587