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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 16 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
subsidiary
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Compensatory damages
Triad
plaintiffs
Sep. 30, 2014
Compensatory damages
Securities America
plaintiffs
claim
Oct. 17, 2014
Compensatory damages
Securities America
Subsequent Event
plaintiffs
claim
Oct. 17, 2014
Compensatory damages
Securities America
Subsequent Event
plaintiffs
claim
Apr. 30, 2013
Compensatory damages
One former client
Securities America
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                
Number of subsidiaries included in law suit 2              
Damages sought by plaintiff       $ 6,051 $ 3,000     $ 2,164
Number of plaintiffs       7 40 11    
Number of claims         6   5  
Number of individuals with resolved claims             29  
Accrued liabilities   $ 3,854 $ 3,291