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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail)

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Performance fees and allocations   $ 14   $ 17  
Due from Silvercrest Funds 2,926   2,926   2,653
Affiliated Entity
         
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Income from management fees 2,319 2,211 6,755 6,690  
Performance fees and allocations 0 14 0 17  
Due from Silvercrest Funds 2,926   2,926   2,653
Income from advisory fees 151 126 432 331  
Receivable from partners $ 78   $ 78    
Affiliated Entity | Minimum
         
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Management and advisory fees percentage     0.00%    
Percentage of performance fees     0.00%    
Affiliated Entity | Maximum
         
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Management and advisory fees percentage     1.75%    
Percentage of performance fees     10.00%