Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Noncontrolling Interest

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Noncontrolling Interest
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest

During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, Arbor Point Advisors, LLC (“APA”), a newly-formed registered investment advisor, began operations. Investment advisory services of APA are provided through APA's licensed investment advisor representatives. Securities America holds an 80% interest in APA and an unaffiliated entity owns a 20% interest. Because Securities America is the controlling managing member of APA, the financial statements of APA are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements, and amounts attributable to the 20% unaffiliated investor are recorded as a noncontrolling interest.