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Acquisition and Transition Costs and Special Charges	12 Months Ended
Acquisition and Transition Costs and Special Charges	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition and Transition Costs and Intangible Asset Amortization	Acquisition and Transition Costs and Special Charges Acquisition and Transition Costs The Company recognized $5,828, $58 and $840 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as Acquisition and Transition Costs incurred in connection with acquisitions and other ongoing business development initiatives. These costs are primarily comprised of professional fees for legal and other services. Special Charges The Company recognized $4,893 for the year ended December 31, 2014, as Special Charges incurred related to separation benefits and certain exit costs related to combining the equities business upon the ISI acquisition during 2014 and a provision recorded in 2014 against contingent consideration due on the 2013 disposition of Pan. The Company recognized $170 for the year ended December 31, 2013, as Special Charges incurred related to the write-off of client-related intangible assets in Evercore Wealth Management ("EWM"), and $662 for the year ended December 31, 2012, as Special Charges incurred in connection with exiting facilities in the UK. See Note 4 for further information.