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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Aug. 04, 2015
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2015  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Trading Symbol LTS  
Entity Registrant Name LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001029730  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   185,507,925