Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill (Changes To The Carrying Amount) (Detail)

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Goodwill (Changes To The Carrying Amount) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Balance as of December 31, 2011 $ 91,161 $ 29,719  
Acquisition of Securities America   61,526  
Benefit applied to reduce goodwill (71) (84) 35
Business acquisition 552 0 0
Adjustment related to allocation of Securities America purchase price (935)    
Reduction of purchase price for Securities America acquisition (99)    
Balance as of December 31, 2012 90,578 91,161 29,719
Ladenburg [Member]
      
Balance as of December 31, 2011 301 301  
Acquisition of Securities America   0  
Benefit applied to reduce goodwill   0  
Business acquisition 0    
Adjustment related to allocation of Securities America purchase price 0    
Reduction of purchase price for Securities America acquisition 0    
Balance as of December 31, 2012 301 301  
Independent Brokerage and Advisory Services
      
Balance as of December 31, 2011 90,860 29,418  
Acquisition of Securities America   61,526  
Benefit applied to reduce goodwill (71) (84)  
Business acquisition 522    
Adjustment related to allocation of Securities America purchase price (935)    
Reduction of purchase price for Securities America acquisition (99)    
Balance as of December 31, 2012 $ 90,277 $ 90,860