Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

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
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Due from Silvercrest Funds $ 2,189   $ 2,653
Affiliated Entity
     
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Income from management fees 2,194 2,180  
Income from performance fees and allocations 0 3  
Due from Silvercrest Funds 2,189   2,653
Income from advisory fees 126 103  
Receivable from partners $ 81   $ 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%