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Segment Information (Segment Information) (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Commissions | $ 394,414 | $ 326,132 | $ 139,549 |
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Series A Preferred Stock
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Commissions | 5,148 | ||
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Series A Preferred Stock | Ladenburg
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Commissions | 4,240 | ||
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Series A Preferred Stock | Independent brokerage and advisory services
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Commissions | 908 | ||
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Employee brokerage commission expenses | Series A Preferred Stock
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Commissions | 2,603 | ||
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Employee brokerage commission expenses | Series A Preferred Stock | Ladenburg
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Commissions | $ 2,545 | ||