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, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Beginning balance $ 90,578 $ 91,161  
Benefit applied to reduce goodwill (77) (71) (84)
Business acquisition   522  
Adjustment related to allocation of Securities America purchase price   (935)  
Reduction of purchase price for Securities America acquisition (77) (99)  
Ending balance 90,501 90,578 91,161
Ladenburg [Member]
      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Beginning balance 301 301  
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 0  
Ending balance 301 301  
Independent brokerage and advisory services
      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Beginning balance 90,277 90,860  
Benefit applied to reduce goodwill   (71)  
Business acquisition   522  
Adjustment related to allocation of Securities America purchase price   (935)  
Reduction of purchase price for Securities America acquisition (77) (99)  
Ending balance $ 90,200 $ 90,277