Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]    
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ 25,683 $ (130)
Deferred tax assets, Intangible assets 25,050  
Deferred tax liabilities, Intangible assets 218 238
Taxes payable 1,153 356
Net Deferred tax liabilities relating to non-controlling interests 55  
Net deferred tax liabilities   130
Income tax settlement The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement  
Federal
    
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]    
Taxes payable 430 0
State and Local Jurisdiction
    
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]    
Taxes payable 723 356
Silvercrest L.P
    
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]    
Deferred tax assets, Intangible assets 25,831  
Deferred tax liabilities, Intangible assets 34  
Silvercrest Financial Services Inc
    
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]    
Deferred tax liabilities, Intangible assets $ 114