Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Notes Receivable from Financial Advisors (Detail)

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Notes Receivable from Financial Advisors (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Securities America Financial Advisor [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]          
Loans receivable         $ 20,000
Percentage bearing variable interest rate       8.00%  
Loan amortized over forgiveness period     3 years 5 years  
Allowance for doubtful accounts 419 628      
Notes receivable $ 31,751 $ 39,148