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Description of the Business (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Jan. 15, 2015
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]    
Date of incorporation Dec. 12, 2001  
Woodway Financial Advisors    
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]    
Date of acquisition agreement   Jan. 15, 2015
Assets under management   $ 1.6whg_AssetsUnderManagement
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Acquisition date of completion   Apr. 01, 2015