Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail)

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Equity income from investments $ 21 $ 1,911 $ 950
Performance fees and allocations 1,830 714 85
Due from Silvercrest Funds 2,653 1,622  
General and administrative expense 13,197 13,680 10,849
Affiliated Entity
     
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Income from management fees 8,994 8,484 5,403
Income from performance fees and allocations 14 2,615 1,046
Equity income from investments 14 1,901 950
Performance fees and allocations 0 714 85
Due from Silvercrest Funds 2,653 1,622  
Income from advisory fees 479 408 427
Receivable from partners 78 17  
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%    
Chief Executive Officer
     
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
General and administrative expense 780    
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policies $ 3,010