Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 141,865	$ 120,217	$ 32,555
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments	(249)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(1,485)	99	(2,637)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,734)	99	(2,637)
Comprehensive income (loss)	140,131	120,316	29,918
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	102,395	87,189	33,771
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Moelis & Company	$ 37,736	$ 33,127	$ (3,853)