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Net Capital Requirements (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]    
Actual Net Capital or Liquid Capital $ 28,629 $ 34,543
Amount Required 2,636 3,281
Excess 25,993 31,262
JVB [Member]
    
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]    
Actual Net Capital or Liquid Capital 7,470 10,833
Amount Required 188 144
Excess 7,282 10,689
Cohen And Company And PrinceRidge L.L.C. [Member]
    
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]    
Actual Net Capital or Liquid Capital 18,566 17,846
Amount Required 250 250
Excess 18,316 17,596
Cohen and Company Financial Limited [Member]
    
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]    
Actual Net Capital or Liquid Capital 2,593 5,864
Amount Required 2,198 2,887
Excess $ 395 $ 2,977