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Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
May 03, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
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 Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Trading Symbol LTS  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   148,698,613