Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Segment Information (Segment Information) (Parenthetical) (Details)

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Segment Information (Segment Information) (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Commissions $ 394,414 $ 326,132 $ 139,549
Series A Preferred Stock
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Commissions 5,148    
Series A Preferred Stock | Ladenburg
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Commissions 4,240    
Series A Preferred Stock | Independent brokerage and advisory services
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Commissions 908    
Employee brokerage commission expenses | Series A Preferred Stock
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Commissions 2,603    
Employee brokerage commission expenses | Series A Preferred Stock | Ladenburg
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Commissions $ 2,545