Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
subsidiary
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Apr. 30, 2013
Compensatory damages
Securities America
One former client
Jan. 31, 2014
Compensatory damages
Securities America
One former client
Nov. 30, 2013
Compensatory damages
Triad
plaintiffs
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Number of subsidiaries included in law suit 2          
Damages sought by plaintiff       $ 2,164 $ 3,000 $ 5,109
Number of plaintiffs           6
Life insurance policy, suitability amount         15,000  
Accrued liabilities   $ 1,401 $ 3,291