Waddell & Reed Financial (WDR) 10-K28 Feb 142013 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 19, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001052100	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$2.88
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	84,856,621	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$487,845	$328,027
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	121,419	92,980
Investment securities	201,348	176,142
Receivables:	'	'
Funds and separate accounts	36,467	33,886
Customers and other	141,763	136,073
Deferred income taxes	7,654	7,978
Income taxes receivable	419	5,577
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,410	9,080
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	'	15,150
Total current assets	1,006,325	804,893
Property and equipment, net	72,638	69,328
Deferred sales commissions, net	79,894	69,355
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets	161,969	161,969
Deferred income taxes	3,839	17,797
Other non-current assets	12,300	11,491
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	'	18,010
Total assets	1,336,965	1,152,843
Liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	18,821	23,795
Payable to investment companies for securities	214,085	152,749
Payable to third party brokers	59,756	46,169
Payable to customers	8,664	45,182
Accrued compensation	58,677	46,347
Other current liabilities	59,726	43,504
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	'	7,587
Total current liabilities	419,729	365,333
Long-term debt	190,000	190,000
Accrued pension and postretirement costs	13,333	62,458
Other non-current liabilities	26,561	24,531
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	'	281
Total liabilities	649,623	642,603
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock-$1.00 par value: 5,000 shares authorized; none issued	'	'
Class A Common stock-$0.01 par value: 250,000 shares authorized; 99,701 shares issued; 85,236 shares outstanding (85,679 at December 31, 2012)	997	997
Additional paid-in capital	267,406	230,021
Retained earnings	850,600	698,423
Cost of 14,465 common shares in treasury (14,022 at December 31, 2012)	-415,802	-372,404
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-15,859	-46,797
Total stockholders' equity	687,342	510,240
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,336,965	$1,152,843

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	'	'
Preferred stock-par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Preferred stock-shares authorized	5,000	5,000
Preferred stock-shares issued	0	0
Class A Common stock-par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Class A Common stock-shares authorized	250,000	250,000
Class A Common stock-shares issued	99,701	99,701
Class A Common stock-shares outstanding	85,236	85,679
Common shares in treasury	14,465	14,022

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:	'	'	'
Investment management fees	$650,442	$549,231	$530,599
Underwriting and distribution fees	582,819	496,465	469,484
Shareholder service fees	137,093	128,109	122,449
Total	1,370,354	1,173,805	1,122,532
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Underwriting and distribution	676,713	589,981	560,219
Compensation and related costs (including share-based compensation of $53,179, $48,748 and $45,384, respectively)	197,597	171,775	157,332
General and administrative	86,419	75,332	74,110
Subadvisory fees	12,220	21,009	29,885
Depreciation	12,834	13,211	14,764
Total	985,783	871,308	836,310
Operating income	384,571	302,497	286,222
Investment and other income	19,904	9,817	2,105
Interest expense	-11,244	-11,311	-11,408
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes	393,231	301,003	276,919
Provision for income taxes	140,233	108,475	104,714
Income from continuing operations	252,998	192,528	172,205
Income (loss) from discontinued operations net of tax expense of $0, $1,058 and $2,556, respectively	'	-41,576	3,254
Net income	$252,998	$150,952	$175,459
Net income per share, basic and diluted:	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$2.96	$2.25	$2.01
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	($0.49)	$0.04
Net income (in dollars per share)	$2.96	$1.76	$2.05
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	85,589	85,726	85,783
Diluted (in shares)	85,589	85,728	85,793

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	'	'	'
Compensation and related costs, share-based compensation	$53,179	$48,748	$45,384
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, tax expense	$0	$1,058	$2,556

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'
Net income	$252,998	$150,952	$175,459
Other comprehensive income:	'	'	'
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of available for sale investment securities during the year, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(9), $9 and $5, respectively	2,105	5,467	-8,018
Pension and postretirement benefits, net of income tax (benefit) of$17,272, $(2,532) and $(13,232), respectively	28,833	-4,157	-22,062
Comprehensive income	$283,936	$152,262	$145,379

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of available for sale investment securities during the year, income tax expense (benefit)	($9)	$9	$5
Pension and postretirement benefits, income tax expense (benefit)	$17,272	($2,532)	($13,232)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$457,161	$997	$201,442	$618,813	($346,064)	($18,027)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	99,701	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	175,459	'	'	175,459	'	'
Recognition of equity compensation	46,473	'	46,457	16	'	'
Net issuance/forfeiture of nonvested shares	'	'	-40,442	'	40,442	'
Dividends accrued, $1.18, $2.03 and $0.85 per share for the year ended 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively	-73,007	'	'	-73,007	'	'
Exercise of stock options	5,080	'	949	'	4,131	'
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	8,020	'	8,020	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-65,463	'	'	'	-65,463	'
Other comprehensive income	-30,080	'	'	'	'	-30,080
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	523,643	997	216,426	721,281	-366,954	-48,107
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	99,701	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	150,952	'	'	150,952	'	'
Recognition of equity compensation	49,993	'	49,937	56	'	'
Net issuance/forfeiture of nonvested shares	'	'	-43,106	'	43,106	'
Dividends accrued, $1.18, $2.03 and $0.85 per share for the year ended 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively	-173,866	'	'	-173,866	'	'
Exercise of stock options	105	'	-27	'	132	'
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	6,791	'	6,791	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-48,688	'	'	'	-48,688	'
Other comprehensive income	1,310	'	'	'	'	1,310
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	510,240	997	230,021	698,423	-372,404	-46,797
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	99,701	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	252,998	'	'	252,998	'	'
Recognition of equity compensation	53,179	'	52,992	187	'	'
Net issuance/forfeiture of nonvested shares	'	'	-28,564	'	28,564	'
Dividends accrued, $1.18, $2.03 and $0.85 per share for the year ended 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively	-101,008	'	'	-101,008	'	'
Exercise of stock options	135	'	-35	'	170	'
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	12,992	'	12,992	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-72,132	'	'	'	-72,132	'
Other comprehensive income	30,938	'	'	'	'	30,938
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$687,342	$997	$267,406	$850,600	($415,802)	($15,859)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	99,701	'	'	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'
Dividends accrued, per share (in dollars per share)	$1.18	$2.03	$0.85

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$252,998	$150,952	$175,459
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Write-down of impaired assets	'	42,373	'
Depreciation and amortization	13,681	15,093	16,332
Amortization of deferred sales commissions	57,931	53,863	53,855
Share-based compensation	53,179	49,993	46,473
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	-12,992	-6,791	-8,020
Gain on sale of available for sale investment securities	-14,417	-3,163	-2,258
Net purchases and sales or maturities of trading securities	-25,959	-27,470	59,034
Loss (gain) on trading securities	-3,840	-5,470	1,231
Loss on sale and retirement of property and equipment	761	5,326	2,059
Capital gains and dividends reinvested	-268	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-2,982	-6,236	2,395
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	-28,439	-42,812	30,628
Other receivables	-5,690	-29,422	-32,260
Payable to investment companies for securities and payable to customers	24,818	63,828	-2,006
Receivables from funds and separate accounts	-2,581	-2,044	-4,608
Other assets	-1,139	2,872	-512
Deferred sales commissions	-68,470	-54,430	-57,933
Accounts payable and payable to third party brokers	8,613	6,969	2,219
Other liabilities	41,712	20,004	1,051
Net cash provided by operating activities	286,916	233,435	283,139
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of available for sale investment securities	-241,644	-51,676	-102,451
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available for sale investment securities	262,171	49,809	92,282
Additions to property and equipment	-16,905	-15,262	-20,073
Disposition of companies	22,000	'	'
Net cash provided (used in) investing activities	25,622	-17,129	-30,242
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid	-96,018	-171,267	-68,766
Repurchase of common stock	-72,132	-48,688	-65,463
Exercise of stock options	135	105	5,080
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	12,992	6,791	8,020
Net cash used in financing activities	-155,023	-213,059	-121,129
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	157,515	3,247	131,768
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year, including discontinued operations	330,330	327,083	195,315
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	487,845	330,330	327,083
Less cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at end of year	'	2,303	3,167
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of year	487,845	328,027	323,916
Cash paid for:	'	'	'
Income taxes (net)	124,196	98,181	105,080
Interest	$10,297	$10,286	$10,426

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
Description of Business	Dec. 31, 2013
Description of Business	'
Description of Business	'

	1. Description of Business

	Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. and subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as the "Company," "we," "our" and "us") derive revenues from investment management services, investment product underwriting and distribution, and shareholder services administration provided to the Waddell & Reed Advisors Group of Mutual Funds (the "Advisors Funds"), Ivy Funds (the "Ivy Funds"), Ivy Funds Variable Insurance Portfolios (the "Ivy Funds VIP") and InvestEd Portfolios ("InvestEd") (collectively, the Advisors Funds, Ivy Funds, Ivy Funds VIP and InvestEd are referred to as the "Funds"), and institutional and separately managed accounts. The Funds and the institutional and separately managed accounts operate under various rules and regulations set forth by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Services to the Funds are provided under investment management agreements, underwriting agreements and shareholder servicing and accounting service agreements that set forth the fees to be charged for these services. The majority of these agreements are subject to annual review and approval by each Fund's board of trustees. Our revenues are largely dependent on the total value and composition of assets under management. Accordingly, fluctuations in financial markets and composition of assets under management can significantly impact revenues and results of operations.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'

	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

	Basis of Presentation

	The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Amounts in the accompanying financial statements and notes are rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise stated. Certain amounts in the prior years' financial statements have been reclassified for consistent presentation.

	The Company operates in one business segment. Although the Company does provide supplemental disclosure regarding assets under management and underwriting revenues and expenses by distribution channel, the Company's determination that it operates in one business segment is based on the fact that the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker, reviews financial results, assesses performance and allocates resources at the consolidated level.

	Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted an amended accounting standard to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance requires an entity to present separately for each component of comprehensive income, the current period reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income affected by the reclassification. The adoption was effective prospectively and did not have any effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

	In 2012, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell its Legend group of subsidiaries ("Legend") and the sale closed effective January 1, 2013. The operational results of Legend have been reclassified as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. Unless otherwise stated, footnote references refer to continuing operations.

	Use of Estimates

	GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, and related disclosures of commitments and contingencies. Estimates are used for, but are not limited to, depreciation and amortization, income taxes, valuation of assets, pension and postretirement obligations, and contingencies. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Actual results could differ from our estimates.

	Cash and Cash Equivalents

	Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and short-term investments. We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities upon acquisition of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents – restricted represents cash held for the benefit of customers segregated in compliance with federal and other regulations.

	Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

	Fair value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximates carrying value. Fair value of long-term debt is disclosed in the indebtedness footnote. Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. Otherwise, fair values for investment securities are based on Level 2 or Level 3 inputs detailed in Note 4.

	Investment Securities and Investments in Affiliated Mutual Funds

	Our investments are comprised of United States, state and government obligations, corporate debt securities and investments in affiliated mutual funds. Investments are classified as available for sale or trading. Unrealized holding gains and losses on securities available for sale, net of related tax effects, are excluded from earnings until realized and are reported as a separate component of comprehensive income. For trading securities, unrealized holding gains and losses are included in earnings. Realized gains and losses are computed using the specific identification method for investment securities, other than mutual funds. For mutual funds, realized gains and losses are computed using the average cost method.

	Our available for sale investments are reviewed each quarter and adjusted for other than temporary declines in value. We consider factors affecting the issuer and the industry the issuer operates in, general market trends including interest rates, and our ability and intent to hold an investment until it has recovered. Consideration is given to the length of time an investment's market value has been below carrying value and prospects for recovery to carrying value. When a decline in the fair value of equity securities is determined to be other than temporary, the unrealized loss recorded net of tax in other comprehensive income is realized as a charge to net income and a new cost basis is established for financial reporting purposes. When a decline in the fair value of debt securities is determined to be other than temporary, the amount of the impairment recognized in earnings depends on whether the Company intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss. If so, the other than temporary impairment recognized in earnings is equal to the entire difference between the investment's amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If not, the portion of the impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings while the portion of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax.

	Property and Equipment

	Property and equipment are carried at cost. The costs of improvements that extend the life of a fixed asset are capitalized, while the costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are calculated and recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the related asset (or lease term if shorter), generally three to 10 years for furniture and fixtures; one to 10 years for computer software; two to five years for data processing equipment; five to 30 years for buildings; three to 26 years for other equipment; and up to 15 years for leasehold improvements, which is the lesser of the lease term or expected life.

	Software Developed for Internal Use

	Certain internal costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use are capitalized in accordance with "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Topic," ASC 350. Internal costs capitalized are included in property and equipment, net in the consolidated balance sheets, and were $10.4 million and $9.6 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Amortization begins when the software project is complete and ready for its intended use and continues over the estimated useful life, generally one to 10 years.

	Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

	Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the Company's investment in the net assets of acquired companies over the fair value of the underlying identifiable net assets at the dates of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewed annually for impairment in the second quarter of each year and when events or circumstances occur that indicate that goodwill might be impaired. Factors that the Company considers important in determining whether an impairment of goodwill or intangible assets might exist include significant continued underperformance compared to peers, the likelihood of termination or non-renewal of a mutual fund advisory or subadvisory contract or substantial changes in revenues earned from such contracts, significant changes in our business and products, material and ongoing negative industry or economic trends, or other factors specific to each asset being evaluated.

	Prior to the sale of Legend effective January 1, 2013, the Company had two reporting units for goodwill: (i) investment management and related services and (ii) Legend. The investment management and related services reporting unit's goodwill was recorded as part of the spin-off of the Company from its former parent, and to a lesser extent, was recorded as part of subsequent business combinations that were merged into existing investment management operations. Legend, our second reporting unit for goodwill, was a stand-alone investment management subsidiary and goodwill associated with Legend could be assessed separately from other investment management operations. Additional information related to the sale of Legend is included in Notes 6 and 7.

	To determine the fair value of the Company's reporting unit, our review process uses the market and income approaches. In performing the analyses, the Company uses the best information available under the circumstances, including reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections.

	The market approach employs market multiples for comparable companies in the financial services industry. Estimates of fair values of the reporting units are established using multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"). The Company believes that fair values calculated based on multiples of EBITDA are an accurate estimation of fair value.

	If the fair value coverage margin calculated under the market approach is not considered significant, the Company utilizes a second approach, the income approach, to estimate fair values and averages the results under both methodologies. The income approach employs a discounted free cash flow approach that takes into account current actual results, projected future results, and the Company's estimated weighted average cost of capital.

	The Company compares the fair values of the reporting units to their carrying amounts, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its implied fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any.

	Indefinite-life intangible assets represent advisory and subadvisory management contracts for managed assets obtained in acquisitions. The Company considers these contracts to be indefinite-life intangible assets as they are expected to be renewed without significant cost or modification of terms. The Company also tests these assets for impairment annually and when events or circumstances occur that indicate that the indefinite-life intangible asset might be impaired by comparing their fair values to the carrying amount of the assets.

	Deferred Sales Commissions

	We defer certain costs, principally sales commissions and related compensation, which are paid to financial advisors and broker/dealers in connection with the sale of certain mutual fund shares sold without a front-end load sales charge. The costs incurred at the time of the sale of Class B shares sold prior to January 1, 2014 are amortized on a straight-line basis over five years, which approximates the expected life of the shareholders' investments. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company suspended sales of Class B shares. The costs incurred at the time of the sale of Class C shares are amortized on a straight-line basis over 12 months. In addition, the costs incurred at the time of the sale of shares for certain asset allocation products are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis, not to exceed three years. We recover these deferred costs through Rule 12b-1 and other distribution fees, which are paid on the Class B and Class C shares of the Advisors Funds and Ivy Funds, along with contingent deferred sales charges ("CDSCs") paid by shareholders who redeem their shares prior to completion of the specified holding period (three years for shares of certain asset allocation products, six years for a Class B share and 12 months for a Class C share), as well as through client fees paid on the asset allocation products. Should we lose our ability to recover such sales commissions through distribution fees or CDSCs, the value of these assets would immediately decline, as would future cash flows. We periodically review the recoverability of the deferred sales commission assets as events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable and adjust them accordingly.

	Revenue Recognition

	We recognize investment management fees as earned over the period in which services are rendered. We charge the Funds daily based upon average daily net assets under management in accordance with investment management agreements between the Funds and the Company. The majority of investment management fees earned from institutional and separate accounts are charged either monthly or quarterly based upon an average of net assets under management in accordance with such investment management agreements. The Company may waive certain fees for investment management services at its discretion, or in accordance with contractual expense limitations, and these waivers are reflected as a reduction to investment management fees on the statement of income.

Our investment advisory business receives research products and services from broker-dealers through "soft dollar" arrangements. Consistent with the "soft dollar" safe harbor established by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the investment advisory business does not have any contractual obligation requiring it to pay for research products and services obtained through soft dollar arrangements with brokers. As a result, we present "soft dollar" arrangements on a net basis.

Underwriting and distribution commission revenues resulting from the sale of investment products are recognized on the trade date. Fee-based asset allocation revenues are charged quarterly based upon average daily net assets under management. For certain types of investment products, primarily variable annuities, distribution revenues are generally calculated based upon average daily net assets under management and are recognized monthly. Fees collected from advisors for services related to technology and errors and omissions insurance are recorded in underwriting and distribution fees on a gross basis, as the Company is the primary obligor in these arrangements.

Shareholder service fees are recognized monthly and are calculated based on the number of accounts or assets under management as applicable. Other administrative service fee revenues are recognized when contractual obligations are fulfilled or as services are provided.

Advertising and Promotion

We expense all advertising and promotion costs as incurred. Advertising expense was $13.3 million, $9.9 million and $10.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and is classified in both underwriting and distribution expense and general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Share-Based Compensation

We account for share-based compensation expense using the fair value method. Under the fair value method, share-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of share-based awards measured at grant date, is recognized over the service period, and is adjusted each period for anticipated forfeitures. The Company also issues share-based awards to our financial advisors (our sales force) who are independent contractors. Changes in the Company's share price result in variable compensation expense over the vesting period. The fair value of options granted would be calculated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes model incorporates assumptions as to dividend yield, risk-free interest rate, expected volatility and expected life of the option. We have not issued options since 2002 and do not have any options outstanding as of December 31, 2013.

Accounting for Income Taxes

Income tax expense is based on pre-tax financial accounting income, including adjustments made for the recognition or derecognition related to uncertain tax positions. The recognition or derecognition of income tax expense related to uncertain tax positions is determined under the guidance as prescribed by "Income Taxes Topic," ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. A valuation allowance is recognized for deferred tax assets if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the asset will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period that includes the enactment date.

Accounting_Pronouncements_Not_

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	12 Months Ended
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	'
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	'

	3. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

	In July 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-06, "Other Topics (Topic 720): Fees Paid to the Federal Government by Health Insurers"("ASU 2011-06"). This ASU was issued to address questions about how health insurers should recognize and classify in their income statements fees mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (the "Acts"). The Acts impose an annual fee on health insurers for each calendar year beginning on or after January 1, 2014. A health insurer's portion of the annual fee is payable no later than September 30 of the applicable calendar year and is not tax deductible. The ASU specifies that the liability for the fee should be estimated and recorded in full once the entity provides qualifying health insurance in the applicable calendar year in which the fee is payable with a corresponding deferred cost that is amortized to expense using a straight-line method of allocation unless another method better allocates the fee over the calendar year that it is payable. ASU 2011-06 is effective for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2013. The Company believes that the adoption of ASU 2011-06 in 2014 will result in an immaterial impact to its consolidated financial statements.

	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" ("ASU 2013-11"). Under this standard, an unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, rather than as a liability, when the uncertain tax position would reduce the net operating loss or other carryforward under the tax law. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company believes that adoption of ASU 2013-11 in 2014 will result in an immaterial impact to its consolidated financial statements.

Investment_Securities

Investment Securities	12 Months Ended
Investment Securities	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Securities	'
Investment Securities	'

	4. Investment Securities

	Investment securities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:


	2013		Amortized			Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair value
	2013		cost			gains			losses			Fair value
			(in thousands)
	Available for sale securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities		$	8			1			-			9
	Corporate bonds			14,568			61			-			14,629
	Affiliated mutual funds			87,710			5,899			-957			92,652


			$	102,286			5,961			-957			107,290




	Trading securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities												37
	Municipal bonds												501
	Corporate bonds												9,412
	Common stock												60
	Affiliated mutual funds												84,048


													94,058




	Total investment securities												201,348









	2012		Amortized			Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair value
	2012		cost			gains			losses			Fair value
			(in thousands)
	Available for sale securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities		$	9			1			-			10
	Corporate bonds			30,408			248			-3			30,653
	Affiliated mutual funds			73,443			3,749			-1,090			76,102


			$	103,860			3,998			-1,093			106,765




	Trading securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities												44
	Municipal bonds												501
	Corporate bonds												12,112
	Common stock												37
	Affiliated mutual funds												56,683


												69,377




Total investment securities												176,142





A summary of available for sale affiliated mutual funds with fair values below carrying values at December 31, 2013 is as follows:


		Less than 12 months						12 months or longer						Total
		Fair value			Unrealized			Fair value			Unrealized			Fair value		Unrealized
		Fair value			losses			Fair value			losses			Fair value		losses
		(in thousands)
Affiliated mutual funds		$	29,598			-939			213			-18			29,811		-957


Total temporarily impaired securities		$	29,598			-939			213			-18			29,811		-957





Based upon our assessment of these affiliated mutual funds, the time frame investments have been in a loss position and our intent to hold affiliated mutual funds until they have recovered, we determined that a write-down was not necessary at December 31, 2013.

Mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds accounted for as available for sale and held as of December 31, 2013 mature as follows:


		Amortized			Fair value
		cost			Fair value
		(in thousands)
Within one year		$	14,568			14,629
After five years but within 10 years			8			9


		$	14,576			14,638





Mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and corporate bonds accounted for as trading and held as of December 31, 2013 mature as follows:


		Fair value
		(in thousands)
Within one year		$	9,412
After one year but within five years			501
After five years but within 10 years			37


		$	9,950





Investment securities with fair values of $442.0 million, $79.9 million and $55.7 million were sold during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. During 2013, realized gains of $14.4 million and $7.7 million were recognized from the sale of $247.0 million in available for sale securities and the sale of $195.0 million in trading securities, respectively. During 2012, net realized gains of $3.2 million and $5.3 million were recognized from the sale of $32.9 million in available for sale securities and the sale of $47.0 million in trading securities, respectively. During 2011, net realized gains of $2.3 million and $1.4 million were recognized from the sale of $22.1 million in available for sale securities and the sale of $33.6 million in trading securities, respectively.

The aggregate carrying amount of our equity method investments, classified in other assets, was $0.4 million and $4.6 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At December 31, 2013, our investment consists of a limited partnership interest in private equity funds.

Accounting standards establish a framework for measuring fair value and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of the asset. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset. An individual investment's fair value measurement is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs that are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized as follows:



•
Level 1 – Investments are valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

•
Level 2 – Investments are valued using other significant observable inputs, including quoted prices in active markets for similar securities.

•
Level 3 – Investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs, including the Company's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments.

Assets classified as Level 2 can have a variety of observable inputs. These observable inputs are collected and utilized, primarily by an independent pricing service, in different evaluated pricing approaches depending upon the specific asset to determine a value. The fair value of municipal bonds is measured based on pricing models that take into account, among other factors, information received from market makers and broker/dealers, current trades, bid-wants lists, offerings, market movements, the callability of the bond, state of issuance and benchmark yield curves. The fair value of corporate bonds is measured using various techniques, which consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads and fundamental data relating to the issuer. The fair value of equity derivatives is measured based on active market broker quotes, evaluated broker quotes and evaluated prices from vendors.

Securities' values classified as Level 3 are primarily determined through the use of a single quote (or multiple quotes) from dealers in the securities using proprietary valuation models. These quotes involve significant unobservable inputs, and thus, the related securities are classified as Level 3 securities.

The following tables summarize our investment securities as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 that are recognized in our consolidated balance sheets using fair value measurements based on the differing levels of inputs. There were no transfers between levels for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.


2013		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total

		(in thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities		$	-			46			-			46
Municipal bonds			-			501			-			501
Corporate bonds			-			24,041			-			24,041
Common stock			60			-			-			60
Affiliated mutual funds			176,700			-			-			176,700


Total		$	176,760		$	24,588		$	-		$	201,348









2012		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total

		(in thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities			-			54			-			54
Municipal bonds			-			501			-			501
Corporate bonds			-			42,765			-			42,765
Common stock			37			-			-			37
Affiliated mutual funds			132,785			-			-			132,785


Total		$	132,822		$	43,320		$	-		$	176,142

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment	'
Property and Equipment	'

	5. Property and Equipment

	A summary of property and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:


		2013		2012		Estimated
		2013		2012		useful lives
		(in thousands)
	Leasehold improvements	$	19,991		19,610		1 - 15 years
	Furniture and fixtures		32,688		30,670		3 - 10 years
	Equipment		19,984		19,660		3 - 26 years
	Computer software		80,692		74,081		1 - 10 years
	Data processing equipment		22,374		20,207		2 - 5 years
	Buildings		6,077		5,284		5 - 30 years
	Land		1,940		1,940


	Property and equipment, at cost		183,746		171,452
	Accumulated depreciation		-111,108		-102,124


	Property and equipment, net	$	72,638		69,328





	Depreciation expense was $12.8 million, $13.2 million and $14.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	At December 31, 2013, we had property and equipment under capital leases with a cost of $1.9 million and accumulated depreciation of $0.9 million. At December 31, 2012, we had property and equipment under capital leases with a cost of $1.9 million and accumulated depreciation of $0.8 million.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations	'
Discontinued Operations	'

	6. Discontinued Operations

	During 2012, the Company signed a definitive agreement with First Allied Holdings Inc. to sell all of the common interests of Legend and the sale closed effective January 1, 2013. Based on the value of the consideration the Company expected to receive upon closing, which was less than the carrying value of net assets to be sold, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $42.4 million, which is reflected in income (loss) from discontinued operations on the statement of income in 2012. The consideration received was subject to working capital and regulatory capital adjustments through the closing date. The Company retained $7.7 million of Legend's excess working capital as part of the agreement. The agreement also includes a maximum earnout provision of $5.0 million based on asset retention for a period of two years following the closing date.

	The operational results of Legend have been presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. Legend's revenues and income (loss) before provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:


		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Revenues	$	74,033		72,644
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	$	-40,518		5,810

	For income tax purposes, the sale resulted in a $46.2 million capital loss that may only be utilized to offset future capital gains. Due to the character of the loss and the limited carry forward period permitted by law, the Company may not realize the full tax benefit of the capital loss.

	The assets and liabilities of Legend, classified as discontinued operations held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):


	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,303
	Cash and cash equivalents - restricted		401
	Investment securities		1,352
	Receivables		10,345
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		749


	Total current assets		15,150
	Property and equipment, net		992
	Goodwill		16,868
	Other non-current assets		150


	Total non-current assets		18,010


	Total assets		33,160


	Liabilities
	Accounts payable		464
	Accrued compensation		6,243
	Other current liabilities		880


	Total current liabilities		7,587
	Non-current liabilities		281


	Total liabilities		7,868


	Assets less liabilities	$	25,292

Goodwill_and_Identifiable_Inta

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	'
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	'

	7. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

	Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets of an acquired business. Our goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (all considered indefinite lived) at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:


		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Goodwill	$	106,970		106,970
	Mutual fund management advisory contracts		38,699		38,699
	Mutual fund management subadvisory contracts		16,300		16,300


	Total identifiable intangible assets		54,999		54,999


	Total	$	161,969		161,969





	As of June 30, 2012, the Company's annual impairment test indicated that the fair value of the Legend reporting unit exceeded its carrying value, which resulted in no goodwill impairment. During preliminary due diligence conducted in the third quarter regarding a possible sale of Legend, several significant issues arose regarding executive leadership, advisor retention and employee morale. As due diligence discussions progressed into formal negotiations throughout the third quarter, the Company's concerns regarding these matters escalated, the depth and consequence of which led us to determine that a change in the strategic direction of Legend was necessary, and as a result, the Company decided to move forward with a sale of Legend at a price lower than the fair value utilized in the annual impairment analysis in the second quarter. During the third quarter of 2012, $59.2 million of goodwill related to Legend was allocated to assets of discontinued operations held for sale. Additionally, $42.4 million of goodwill was written down and is included in the loss from discontinued operations in the statement of income in 2012.

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	12 Months Ended
Indebtedness	Dec. 31, 2013
Indebtedness	'
Indebtedness	'

	8. Indebtedness

	On August 31, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement to complete a $190.0 million private placement of senior unsecured notes that were issued and sold in two tranches: $95.0 million bearing interest at 5.0% and maturing January 13, 2018, Series A, and $95.0 million bearing interest of 5.75% and maturing January 13, 2021, Series B (collectively the "Senior Notes"). The agreement contained a delayed funding provision that allowed the Company to draw down the proceeds in January 2011 when the 5.6% senior notes (the "Notes") matured. The Company used the proceeds of the issuance and sale of the Senior Notes to repay in full the Notes. Interest is payable semi-annually in January and July of each year. The most restrictive provisions of the agreement require the Company to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio not to exceed 3.0 to 1.0 for four consecutive quarters and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 4.0 to 1.0 for four consecutive quarters. The Company was in compliance with these covenants and similar covenants in prior facilities for all periods presented. As of December 31, 2013, the Company's consolidated leverage ratio was 0.4 to 1.0, and consolidated interest coverage ratio was 42.2 to 1.0.

	The Company entered into a five year revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with various lenders, effective June 28, 2013, which provides for initial borrowings of up to $125.0 million and replaced the Company's previous revolving credit facility. Lenders could, at their option upon the Company's request, expand the Credit Facility to $200.0 million. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no borrowings outstanding under the facility. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at various rates including adjusted LIBOR or an alternative base rate plus, in each case, an incremental margin based on the Company's credit rating. The Credit Facility also provides for a facility fee on the aggregate amount of commitments under the revolving facility (whether or not utilized). The facility fee is also based on the Company's credit rating level. The Credit Facility's covenants match those outlined above for the Senior Notes.

	Debt is reported at its carrying amount in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the Company's outstanding indebtedness is approximately $203.7 million at December 31, 2013 compared to the carrying value of $190.0 million. The following is a summary of long-term debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012:


		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Principal amount unsecured 5.0% senior notes due in 2018	$	95,000	$	95,000
	Principal amount unsecured 5.75% senior notes due in 2021		95,000		95,000


	Total	$	190,000		190,000

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Income Taxes	'

	9. Income Taxes

	The provision for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 consists of the following:


			2013			2012			2011
			(in thousands)
	Currently payable:
	Federal		$	131,000			104,922			93,677
	State			12,197			9,335			9,033
	Foreign			37			—			—


				143,234			114,257			102,710
	Deferred taxes			-3,001			-5,782			2,004


	Provision for income taxes		$	140,233			108,475			104,714





	The following table reconciles the statutory federal income tax rate with our effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:


			2013			2012			2011
	Statutory federal income tax rate			35.00%			35.00%			35.00%
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits			2.2			2.2			2.4
	State tax incentives			-0.1			-0.2			-0.2
	Valuation allowance on losses capital in nature			-1.8			-0.8			-0.2
	Other items			0.4			-0.2			0.8


	Effective income tax rate			35.70%			36.00%			37.80%





	The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:


			2013			2012
			(in thousands)
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Deferred sales commissions		$	-6,928			-7,405
	Property and equipment			-6,706			-8,010
	Benefit plans			-10,620			-9,723
	Identifiable intangible assets			-16,697			-16,041
	Unrealized gains on investment securities			-1,853			-1,084
	Prepaid expenses			-2,100			-2,138


	Total gross deferred liabilities			-44,904			-44,401


	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued compensation			10,893			8,491
	Additional pension and postretirement liability			11,663			28,935
	Other accrued expenses			5,151			5,167
	Unrealized losses on investment securities			962			843
Unrealized losses on investment in partnerships			2,031			789
Capital loss carryforwards			9,474			169
Excess tax basis on investment in subsidiary			—			17,921
Nonvested stock			21,860			21,070
Unused state tax credits			866			972
State net operating loss carryforwards			6,521			6,284
Other			3,962			4,230


Total gross deferred assets			73,383			94,871
Valuation allowance			-16,986			-24,695


Net deferred tax asset		$	11,493			25,775





In 2012, a deferred tax asset was established for the excess tax basis in the Company's investment in Legend. Upon the realization of the capital loss from the sale of Legend in 2013, the deferred tax asset for excess tax basis converted into a deferred tax asset for capital loss carryforward. Due to the character of the loss and the limited carryforward period permitted by law, the Company may not realize the full tax benefit of the capital loss. The capital loss is available to offset capital gains realized in 2013 and potential future gains. The capital loss carryforward, if not utilized, will expire in 2018.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had a deferred tax asset for a capital loss carryforward of $9.5 million related to the sale of Legend. Other deferred tax assets that could generate potential future capital losses, if realized, include unrealized losses on investment securities of $1.0 million and unrealized losses on investments in partnerships of $2.0 million. Deferred tax liabilities that could generate potential future capital gains include unrealized gains on investment securities of $1.9 million. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had deferred tax assets for a capital loss carryforward of $0.2 million and excess tax basis in Legend of $17.9 million. Other deferred tax assets that could generate potential future capital losses, if realized, include unrealized losses on investment securities of $0.8 million and unrealized losses on investments in partnerships of $0.8 million. Deferred tax liabilities that could generate potential future capital gains include unrealized gains on investment securities of $1.1 million.

Management believes it is not more likely than not that the Company will generate sufficient future capital gains to realize the full benefit of these capital losses and accordingly, a valuation allowance in the amount of $10.6 million and $18.6 million has been recorded at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During 2013, realized capital gains on securities in the Company's investment portfolios and capital gain distributions from investments decreased the valuation allowance by $7.6 million. A reduction in the tax loss on the sale of Legend resulted in a decrease to the valuation allowance of $0.8 million. These decreases were partially offset by losses from partnership investments which increased the valuation allowance by $1.2 million. The remaining $0.8 million decrease in the valuation allowance resulted from appreciation in the fair value of the Company's available for sale securities portfolio, which was recorded as an increase to accumulated other comprehensive income.

Certain subsidiaries of the Company have net operating loss carryforwards in certain states in which these companies file on a separate company basis. The deferred tax asset, net of federal tax effect, relating to the carryforwards as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 is approximately $6.5 million and $6.3 million, respectively. The carryforwards, if not utilized, will expire between 2014 and 2033. Management believes it is not more likely than not that these subsidiaries will generate sufficient future taxable income in these states to realize the benefit of the net operating loss carryforwards and, accordingly, a valuation allowance in the amount of $6.4 million and $6.1 million has been recorded at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company has state tax credit carryforwards of $0.9 million and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Of these state tax credit carryforwards, $0.6 million will expire between 2024 and 2029 if not utilized and $0.3 million will expire in 2026 if not utilized. The Company anticipates these credits will be fully utilized prior to their expiration date.

As of January 1, 2013, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, of $10.8 million ($7.5 million net of federal benefit) that, if recognized, would impact the Company's effective tax rate. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, of $12.0 million ($8.4 million net of federal benefit) that, if recognized, would impact the Company's effective tax rate. The unrecognized tax benefits that are not expected to be settled within the next 12 months are included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets; unrecognized tax benefits that are expected to be settled within the next 12 months are included in income taxes payable.

The Company's accounting policy with respect to interest and penalties related to income tax uncertainties is to classify these amounts as income taxes. As of January 1, 2013, the total amount of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions recognized in the consolidated balance sheet was $2.5 million ($2.0 million net of federal benefit). The total amount of penalties and interest, net of federal benefit, related to tax uncertainties recognized in the statement of income for the period ended December 31, 2013 was $0.6 million. The total amount of accrued penalties and interest related to uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2013 of $3.0 million ($2.5 million net of federal benefit) is included in the total unrecognized tax benefits described above.

The following table summarizes the Company's reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding penalties and interest, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:


		2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
Balance at January 1		$	8,322			7,467			4,759
Increases during the year:
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period			644			275			1,684
Gross increases - current-period tax positions			1,355			2,215			1,844
Decreases during the year:
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period			-71			-429			-183
Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities			-154			-			-
Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations			-1,083			-1,206			-637


Balance at December 31		$	9,013			8,322			7,467





In the ordinary course of business, many transactions occur for which the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. In addition, respective tax authorities periodically audit our income tax returns. These audits examine our significant tax filing positions, including the timing and amounts of deductions and the allocation of income among tax jurisdictions. During 2013, the Company settled four open tax years that were undergoing audit by a state jurisdiction in which the Company operates. During 2012, the Company settled three open tax years that were undergoing audit by a state jurisdiction in which the Company operates. No audits were settled in 2011. The 2010 through 2013 federal income tax returns are open tax years that remain subject to potential future audit. State income tax returns for all years after 2009 and, in certain states, income tax returns for 2009, are subject to potential future audit by tax authorities in the Company's major state tax jurisdictions.

The Company is currently being audited in various state jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that the Company will settle the audits in these jurisdictions within the next 12-month period. It is estimated that the Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, could decrease by up to $2.6 million ($1.7 million net of federal benefit) upon settlement of these audits. Such settlements are not anticipated to have a significant impact on the results of operations.

Pension_Plan_and_Postretiremen

Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension	12 Months Ended
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension	'

	10. Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension

	We provide a non-contributory retirement plan that covers substantially all employees and certain vested employees of our former parent company (the "Pension Plan"). Benefits payable under the Pension Plan are based on employees' years of service and compensation during the final ten years of employment. We also sponsor an unfunded defined benefit postretirement medical plan that covers substantially all employees, as well as our financial advisors, who are independent contractors. The medical plan is contributory with retiree contributions adjusted annually. The medical plan does not provide for post age 65 benefits with the exception of a small group of employees that were grandfathered when such plan was established.

	A reconciliation of the funded status of these plans and the assumptions related to the obligations at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 follows:


			Pension Benefits									Other
			Pension Benefits									Postretirement Benefits
			2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
			(in thousands)
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Net benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	184,165			148,412			118,860			8,792			8,145			6,850
	Service cost			11,011			9,373			7,101			788			693			558
	Interest cost			7,711			7,570			7,195			361			400			402
	Benefits paid			-19,283			-5,760			-6,522			-283			-560			-554
	Actuarial (gain) loss			-11,499			24,570			21,778			-1,807			-223			530
	Retiree contributions			—			—			—			321			337			359


	Net benefit obligation at end of year		$	172,105			184,165			148,412			8,172			8,792			8,145





	The accumulated benefit obligation for the Pension Plan was $142.2 million and $150.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

	As part of the agreement to sell Legend, the Company retained the liability for pension and other postretirement benefits related to Legend, and these liabilities are included in the tables above.


			Pension Benefits									Other
			Pension Benefits									Postretirement Benefits
			2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
			(in thousands)
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year		$	133,911			103,404			106,568			—			—			—
	Actual return on plan assets			38,802			21,267			-6,642			—			—			—
	Employer contributions			17,000			15,000			10,000			-38			223			195
	Retiree contributions			—			—			—			321			337			359
	Benefits paid			-19,283			-5,760			-6,522			-283			-560			-554


	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		$	170,430			133,911			103,404			—			—			—




	Funded status at end of year		$	-1,675			-50,254			-45,008			-8,172			-8,792			-8,145









			Pension Benefits									Other
			Pension Benefits									Postretirement Benefits
			2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
			(in thousands, except percentage data)
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position:
Current liabilities		$	-			-			-			-260			-304			-289
Noncurrent liabilities			-1,675			-50,254			-45,008			-7,912			-8,488			-7,856


Net amount recognized at end of year		$	-1,675			-50,254			-45,008			-8,172			-8,792			-8,145




Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Transition obligation		$	-27			-32			-37			-			-			-
Prior service cost			-1,822			-2,377			-2,932			-72			-127			-183
Accumulated gain (loss)			-30,602			-74,286			-66,747			1,041			-765			-999


Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			-32,451			-76,695			-69,716			969			-892			-1,182
Cumulative employer contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost			30,776			26,441			24,708			-9,141			-7,900			-6,963


Net amount recognized at end of year		$	-1,675			-50,254			-45,008			-8,172			-8,792			-8,145




Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at December 31:
Discount rate			4.97%			4.22%			4.99%			4.94%			4.18%			5.00%
Rate of compensation increase			5.12%			3.99%			4.04%			Not applicable

The discount rate assumption used to determine the pension and other postretirement benefits obligations was based on the Aon Hewitt AA Only Above Median Yield Curve. This discount rate was determined separately for each plan by plotting the expected benefit payments from each plan against a yield curve of high quality, zero coupon bonds and calculating the single rate that would produce the same present value of liabilities as the yield curve.

Our Pension Plan asset allocation at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:


Plan assets by category		Percentage of			Percentage of
		Plan Assets at			Plan Assets at
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Cash			18%			11%
Equity securities:
Domestic			33%			38%
International			40%			40%
Fixed income securities			1%			-
Private equity			1%			1%
Gold bullion			7%			10%


Total			100%			100%





The primary investment objective is to maximize growth of the Pension Plan assets to meet the projected obligations to the beneficiaries over a long period of time, and to do so in a manner that is consistent with the Company's earnings strength and risk tolerance. Asset allocation is the most important decision in managing the assets, and it is reviewed regularly. The asset allocation policy considers the Company's financial strength and long-term asset class risk/return expectations since the obligations are long-term in nature. As of December 31, 2013, our Pension Plan assets were invested in our Asset Strategy style and are managed by our in-house investment professionals.

Asset Strategy invests in the domestic or foreign market that is believed to offer the greatest probability of return or, alternatively, that provides the highest degree of safety in uncertain times. This style may allocate its assets among stocks, bonds and short-term investments and since the allocation is dynamically managed and able to take advantage of opportunities as they are presented by the market, there is not a predetermined asset allocation. Dependent on the outlook for the U.S. and global economies, our investment managers make top-down allocations among stocks, bonds, cash, precious metals and currency markets around the globe. After determining allocations, we seek the best opportunities within each market. Derivative instruments play an important role in this style's investment process, to manage risk and maximize stability of the assets in the portfolio.

At December 31, 2013, the Pension Plan had investment concentrations that are not typical of a classic pension plan, including a significant weighting of plan assets invested in equity securities, including 40% international equities, of which a third was invested in Japanese equities.

Risk management is primarily the responsibility of the investment portfolio manager, who incorporates it with day-to-day research and management. Although investment flexibility is essential to this style's investment process, the Pension Plan does not invest in a number of asset classes that are commonly referred to as alternative investments, namely venture capital, direct real estate properties, timber, or oil, gas or other mineral explorations or development programs or leases. The Pension Plan also has a number of specific guidelines that serve to manage investment risk by placing limits on net securities exposure and concentration of assets within specific companies or industries.

We determine the fair value of our Pension Plan assets using broad levels of inputs as defined by related accounting standards and categorized as Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3, as previously defined in Note 4. The following tables summarize our Pension Plan assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. There were no transfers between levels for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.


2013		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total

		(in thousands)
Equity securities:
Domestic		$	54,558			-			-			54,558
International			67,889			-			-			67,889
Equity derivatives			-			471			-			471
Fixed income securities:
Mortgage-backed securities			-			17			-			17
Corporate bond			-			-			1,900			1,900
Private equity			-			-			2,119			2,119
Gold bullion			12,316			-			-			12,316


Total investment securities			134,763			488			4,019			139,270
Cash and other												31,160


Total											$	170,430









2012		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total

		(in thousands)
Equity securities:
Domestic		$	51,289			-			-			51,289
International			53,291			-			-			53,291
Fixed income securities:
Mortgage-backed securities			-			50			-			50
Private equity			-			-			1,772			1,772
Gold bullion			13,452			-			-			13,452


Total investment securities			118,032			50			1,772			119,854
Cash and other												14,057


Total											$	133,911





The following table summarizes the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):


		2013			2012
Level 3 plan assets at beginning of year		$	1,772			-
Purchases, issuances and settlements			1,900			1,772
Valuation change			347			-


Level 3 plan assets at end of year		$	4,019			1,772





The 7.75% expected long-term rate of return on Pension Plan assets reflects management's expectations of long-term average rates of return on funds invested to provide for benefits included in the projected benefit obligations. The expected return is based on the outlook for inflation, fixed income returns and equity returns, while also considering historical returns, asset allocation and investment strategy. The plan expects a relatively high return because of the types of investment the portfolio incorporates, the success the portfolio managers have had with generating returns in excess of passive management in those types of investments, and the past history of returns. The ability to use a high concentration of equities, especially international equities, within the plan's investment policy presents portfolio managers the opportunity to earn higher returns than other investment strategies that are restricted to owning lower returning asset classes.

The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement costs consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:


		Pension Benefits									Other
		Pension Benefits									Postretirement Benefits
		2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost		$	11,011			9,373			7,101			788			693			558
Interest cost			7,711			7,570			7,195			361			400			402
Expected return on plan assets			-11,185			-8,799			-8,764			—			—			—
Actuarial loss amortization			4,567			4,563			1,805			—			12			—
Prior service cost amortization			555			555			555			55			55			55
Transition obligation amortization			5			5			5			—			—			—


Net periodic benefit cost (1)		$	12,664			13,267			7,897			1,204			1,160			1,015





-1
Net periodic pension benefit and postretirement medical costs related to discontinued operations and included in the table above were $749 thousand and $543 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The estimated net loss, prior service cost and transition obligation for the Pension Plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in 2014 are $1.2 million, $520 thousand and $5 thousand, respectively. The estimated net gain and prior service cost for the postretirement medical plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in 2014 are $17 thousand and $55 thousand, respectively.

The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:


		Pension Benefits									Other
		Pension Benefits									Postretirement Benefits
		2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
Discount rate			4.22%			4.99%			6.00%			4.18%			5.00%			6.00%
Expected return on plan assets			7.75%			7.75%			7.75%			Not applicable
Rate of compensation increase			3.99%			4.04%			3.86%			Not applicable

We expect the following benefit payments to be paid, which reflect future service as appropriate:


		Pension			Other
		Benefits			Postretirement
					Benefits
		(in thousands)
2014		$	8,135			260
2015			7,973			291
2016			10,431			356
2017			11,414			393
2018			11,336			489
2019 through 2023			71,145			3,458


		$	120,434			5,247





Our policy with respect to funding the Pension Plan is to fund at least the minimum required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and not more than the maximum amount deductible for tax purposes. All contributions made to the Pension Plan for 2013, 2012 and 2011 were voluntary. Contributions are not expected to exceed $20 million for 2014. A contribution of $10 million was made to the Pension Plan in January 2014.

All Company contributions to other postretirement medical benefits are voluntary, as the postretirement medical plan is not funded and is not subject to any minimum regulatory funding requirements. The contributions for each year represent claims paid for medical expenses, and we anticipate making the 2014 expected contribution with cash generated from operations. Contributions by participants to the postretirement plan were $321 thousand, $337 thousand and $359 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

For measurement purposes, the initial health care cost trend rate was 8.52% for 2013, 9.01% for 2012 and 9.51% for 2011. The health care cost trend rate reflects anticipated increases in health care costs. The initial assumed growth rate of 8.52% for 2013 is assumed to gradually decline over the next 14 years to a rate of 4.5%. The effect of a 1% annual increase in assumed cost trend rates would increase the December 31, 2013 accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $955 thousand, and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 2013 by approximately $197 thousand. The effect of a 1% annual decrease in assumed cost trend rates would decrease the December 31, 2013 accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $825 thousand, and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 2013 by approximately $163 thousand.

We also sponsor the Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended and restated (the "SERP"), a non-qualified deferred compensation plan covering eligible employees. The SERP provides certain benefits for Company officers that the Pension Plan is prevented from providing because of compensation and benefit limits in the Internal Revenue Code.

The SERP was adopted to supplement the annual pension paid to certain senior executive officers. Each calendar year, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee") credits participants' SERP accounts with (i) an amount equal to 4% of the executive's base salary, less the amount of the maximum employer matching contribution available under our 401(k) plan, and (ii) a non-formula award, if any, as determined by the Compensation Committee in its discretion. There were no discretionary awards made to participants during 2013, 2012 or 2011. Additionally, each calendar year, participants' accounts are credited (or charged) with an amount equal to the performance of certain hypothetical investment vehicles since the last preceding year. Upon a participant's separation, or at such other time based on a pre-existing election by a participant, benefits accumulated under the SERP are payable in installments or in a lump sum. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the aggregate liability to participants was $3.7 million.

At December 31, 2013, the accrued pension and postretirement liability recorded in the consolidated balance sheet was comprised of accrued pension costs of $1.7 million, a liability for postretirement benefits in the amount of $7.9 million and an accrued liability for SERP benefits of $3.7 million. The current portion of postretirement liability of $0.3 million is included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet. At December 31, 2012, the accrued pension and postretirement liability recorded on the balance sheet was comprised of accrued pension costs of $50.3 million, a liability for postretirement benefits in the amount of $8.5 million and an accrued liability for SERP benefits of $3.7 million. The current portion of postretirement liability of $0.3 million is included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet.

Employee_Savings_Plan

Employee Savings Plan	12 Months Ended
Employee Savings Plan	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Savings Plan	'
Employee Savings Plan	'

	11. Employee Savings Plan

	We sponsor a defined contribution plan that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code to provide retirement benefits to substantially all of our employees following the completion of an eligibility period. As allowed under Section 401(k), the plan provides tax-deferred salary deductions for eligible employees. Our matching contributions to the plan for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $5.1 million, $4.7 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity	'
Stockholders' Equity	'

	12. Stockholders' Equity

	Earnings per Share

	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, earnings per share from continuing operations were computed as follows:


			2013			2012			2011
			(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Income from continuing operations		$	252,998			192,528			172,205




	Weighted average shares outstanding — basic			85,589			85,726			85,783
	Dilutive potential shares from stock options			—			2			10


	Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted			85,589			85,728			85,793




	Earnings per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted		$	2.96			2.25			2.01

	Anti-dilutive Securities

	There were no anti-dilutive options for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Options to purchase 16 thousand shares of Class A common stock ("common stock") were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the year ended December 31, 2011, because they were anti-dilutive.

	Dividends

	We declared dividends on our common stock of $1.18 per share, $2.03 per share and $0.85 per share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend on our common stock from $0.28 per share to $0.34 per share beginning with our fourth quarter 2013 dividend, paid on February 3, 2014. In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company paid a special cash dividend on our common stock of $1.00 per share (included in the 2012 total above). As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, other current liabilities included $29.0 million and $24.0 million, respectively, for dividends payable to stockholders.

	Common Stock Repurchases

	The Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of our common stock in the open market and/or private purchases. The acquired shares may be used for corporate purposes, including shares issued to employees in our stock-based compensation programs. There were 1,492,535 shares, 1,536,968 shares and 1,951,331 shares repurchased in the open market or privately during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which includes 665,035 shares, 568,568 shares and 494,207 shares repurchased from employees who elected to tender shares to cover their minimum tax withholdings with respect to vesting of stock awards during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

	The following table summarizes other comprehensive income (loss) activity for the year ended December 31, 2013.


			Unrealized			Change in			Pension and			Total
			gains			valuation			postretirement			accumulated
			on investment			allowance for			benefits			other
			securities			unrealized						comprehensive
						gains						income (loss)
						(losses) on
						investment
						securities
			(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	1,823			32			-48,652			-46,797
	Other comprehensive income before reclassification			10,447			6,085			25,592			42,124
	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			-9,120			-5,307			3,241			-11,186


	Net current period other comprehensive income			1,327			778			28,833			30,938


	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	3,150		$	810			-19,819			-15,859





Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income and included in net income are summarized in the table that follows for the year ended December 31, 2013.


		Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax			Statement of income line item
					(expense)
					benefit
		(in thousands)
Reclassifications included in net income:
Realized gain on sale of available for sale investment securities		$	14,417			-5,297			9,120		Investment and other income
Valuation allowance			—			5,307			5,307		Provision for income taxes
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefits			-5,182			1,941			-3,241		Underwriting and distribution expense and Compensation and related costs


Total		$	9,235			1,951			11,186

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Share-Based Compensation	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-Based Compensation	'
Share-Based Compensation	'

	13. Share-Based Compensation

	The Company has three stock-based compensation plans: the Company 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "SI Plan"), the Company 1998 Executive Stock Award Plan, as amended and restated (the "ESA Plan") and the Company 1998 Non-Employee Director Stock Award Plan, as amended and restated (the "NED Plan") (collectively, the "Stock Plans").

	The SI Plan allows us to grant equity compensation awards, including, among other awards, non-qualified stock options and nonvested stock as part of our overall compensation program to attract and retain key personnel and encourage a greater personal financial investment in the Company. All of the Stock Plans also allow us to grant non-qualified stock options and/or nonvested stock to promote the long-term growth of the Company. A maximum of 30.0 million shares of common stock are authorized for issuance under the SI Plan. A maximum of 3.75 million and 1.2 million shares of common stock are authorized for issuance under the ESA Plan and NED Plan, respectively. In total, 8,432,814 shares of common stock are available for issuance as of December 31, 2013 under these plans. In addition, we make incentive payments under the Company 2003 Executive Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "EIP") in the form of cash, stock options, nonvested stock or a combination thereof. Incentive awards paid under the EIP in the form of stock options or nonvested stock, or granted following the conversion of cash bonus amounts into stock options and/or nonvested stock, are issued out of shares reserved for issuance under the SI and ESA Plans. Generally, shares of common stock covered by terminated, surrendered or cancelled options, by forfeited nonvested stock, or by the forfeiture of other awards that do not result in issuance of shares of common stock are again available for awards under the plan from which they were terminated, surrendered, cancelled or forfeited.

	Under our Stock Plans, the exercise price of a stock option is equal to the closing market price of Company common stock on the date of grant. The maximum term of non-qualified options granted under the SI Plan is ten years and two days and the options generally vest in 33¹/3% increments on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. The maximum term of non-qualified options granted under the ESA Plan and NED Plan is 11 years and the options generally vest 10% each year, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Our Stock Plans include a Stock Option Restoration Program feature (the "SORP") that allows, on the first trading day of August, a holder to pay the exercise price on vested in-the-money options by surrendering common stock of the Company that has been owned for at least six months. This feature also permits a holder exercising an option to be granted new options in an amount equal to the number of common shares used to satisfy both the exercise price and withholding taxes due upon exercise. New options are granted with an expiration date equal to that of the original option and vest six months after the grant date. The SORP results in a net issuance of shares of common stock and fewer stock options outstanding. We receive a current income tax benefit for stock option exercises.

	Nonvested stock awards are valued on the date of grant, have no purchase price and generally vest over four years in 33¹/3% increments on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. The Company also issues nonvested stock awards to our financial advisors (our sales force) who are independent contractors. These awards have the same terms as awards issued to employees; however, changes in the Company's share price result in variable compensation expense over the vesting period. Under the Stock Plans, nonvested shares are forfeited upon the termination of employment with or service to the Company, as applicable, or service on the Board of Directors, dependent upon the circumstances of termination. Except for restrictions placed on the transferability of nonvested stock, holders of nonvested stock have full stockholders' rights during the term of restriction, including voting rights and the rights to receive cash dividends.

	(a)
	Stock Options

	A summary of stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented in the table below.


		Options		Weighted		Weighted
				average		average
				exercise		remaining
				price		contractual term
						(in years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		6,371	$	21.09		0.5
	Granted		—		—
	Exercised		-6,371		21.09
	Terminated/Canceled		—		—


	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		—		—		—




	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		—		—		—





	The total intrinsic value (on date of exercise) of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $139 thousand, $72 thousand and $1.4 million, respectively. The related income tax benefit recognized was $51 thousand, $26 thousand and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	(b)
	Nonvested Stock

	A summary of nonvested share activity and related fair value for the year ended December 31, 2013 follows:


		Nonvested		Weighted
		Stock Shares		Average
				Grant Date
				Fair Value
	Nonvested at December 31, 2012		4,914,080	$	33.34
	Granted		1,357,864		46.99
	Vested		-1,651,669		30.35
	Forfeited		-314,325		37.39


	Nonvested at December 31, 2013		4,305,950	$	38.5





For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, compensation expense related to nonvested stock totaled $53.2 million, $48.7 million and $45.4 million, respectively. Additional compensation expense related to Legend's nonvested stock of $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, is reflected in income (loss) from discontinued operations in the statement of income.

The related income tax benefit was $19.6 million, $17.9 million and $16.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These benefits will be recognized upon vesting and may increase or decrease depending on the fair value of the shares on the date of vesting. As of December 31, 2013, the remaining unamortized expense of $106.9 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years.

The total fair value of shares vested (at vest date) during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $80.5 million, $53.5 million and $52.5 million, respectively. The Company permits employees the right to tender a portion of their vested shares to the Company to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Company with respect to vesting of the shares. During 2014, we expect to repurchase approximately 600 thousand shares from employees who elect to tender shares to cover their minimum tax withholdings.

Uniform_Net_Capital_Rule_Requi

Uniform Net Capital Rule Requirements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Uniform Net Capital Rule Requirements

14. Uniform Net Capital Rule Requirements

Two of our subsidiaries, Waddell & Reed, Inc. ("W&R") and Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. ("IFDI") are registered broker/dealers and members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. A third broker/dealer subsidiary, Legend Equities Corporation ("LEC"), was sold as part of the Legend transaction, effective January 1, 2013. Broker/dealers are subject to the SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined, shall not exceed 15.0 to 1.0. The primary difference between net capital and stockholders' equity is the non-allowable assets that are excluded from net capital.

A broker/dealer may elect not to be subject to the Aggregate Indebtedness Standard of paragraph (a)(1)(i) of Rule 15c3-1, in which case net capital must exceed the greater of $250 thousand or 2% of aggregate debit items computed in accordance with the Formula for Determination of Reserve Requirements for broker/dealers. W&R made this election and thus is not subject to the aggregate indebtedness ratio as of December 31, 2013 or 2012.

Net capital and aggregated indebtedness information for our broker/dealer subsidiaries is presented in the following table as of December 31, 2013 and 2012:

2013

2012

(in thousands)

W&R

IFDI

W&R

IFDI

LEC

Net capital

23,688

14,648

24,690

19,681

782

Required capital

250

3,340

250

2,648

268

Excess of required capital

23,438

11,308

24,440

17,033

514

Ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital

Not

3.42 to 1.0

Not

2.02 to 1.0

5.14 to 1.0

applicable

Rental_Expense_and_Lease_Commi

Rental Expense and Lease Commitments	12 Months Ended
Rental Expense and Lease Commitments	Dec. 31, 2013
Rental Expense and Lease Commitments	'
Rental Expense and Lease Commitments	'

	15. Rental Expense and Lease Commitments

	We lease certain home office buildings, certain sales and other office space and equipment under long-term operating leases. Rent expense was $22.5 million, $21.9 million and $21.6 million, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:


	Year	Commitments
		(in thousands)
	2014	$	21,055
	2015		17,363
	2016		14,190
	2017		10,643
	2018		6,986
	Thereafter		17,004


		$	87,241





	New leases are expected to be executed as existing leases expire. Thus, future minimum lease commitments are not expected to be materially different than those in 2013.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions	'
Related Party Transactions	'

	16. Related Party Transactions

	We earn investment management fee revenues from the Funds for which we also act as an investment adviser, pursuant to an investment management agreement with each Fund. In addition, we have agreements with the Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, pursuant to which distribution and service fees are collected from the Funds for distribution of mutual fund shares, for costs such as advertising and commissions paid to broker/dealers, and for providing ongoing services to shareholders of the Funds and/or maintaining shareholder accounts. We also earn service fee revenues by providing various services to the Funds and their shareholders pursuant to a shareholder servicing agreement with each Fund (except the Ivy Funds VIP) and an accounting service agreement with each Fund. Certain of our officers and directors are also officers and/or trustees for the various Funds for which we act as an investment adviser. These agreements are approved or renewed on an annual basis by each Fund's board of trustees, including a majority of the disinterested members. .

	Revenues for services provided or related to these Funds for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:


		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Investment management fees	$	602,120		506,081		490,000
	Rule 12b-1 serve and distribution fees		299,442		259,803		257,635
	Shareholder service fees		137,093		128,109		122,449


	Total revenues	$	1,038,655		893,993		870,084





	Included in Funds and separate accounts receivable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are receivables due from the Funds of $28.3 and $26.4 million respectively.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2013
Contingencies	'
Contingencies	'

	17. Contingencies

	The Company is involved from time to time in various legal proceedings, regulatory investigations and claims incident to the normal conduct of business, which may include proceedings that are specific to us and others generally applicable to business practices within the industries in which we operate. A substantial legal liability or a significant regulatory action against us could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and on the results of operations in a particular quarter or year.

	The Company accrues an undiscounted liability for those contingencies where the incurrence of a loss is probable, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These amounts are not reduced by amounts that may be recovered under insurance or claims against third parties, but undiscounted receivables from insurers or other third parties may be accrued separately. The Company regularly revises such accruals in light of new information. For contingencies where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and that are significant, the Company discloses the nature of the contingency and, where feasible, an estimate of the possible loss. For purposes of our litigation contingency disclosures, "significant" includes material matters as well as other items that management believes should be disclosed. Management judgment is required related to contingent liabilities and the outcome of litigation because both are difficult to predict.

Selected_Quarterly_Information

Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	Dec. 31, 2013
Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	'
Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	'

	18. Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited)


		Quarter
		First		Second		Third			Fourth
		(in thousands)
	2013
	Total revenues	$	316,555		331,706		347,089			375,004
	Net income	$	53,863		51,957		68,419			78,759
	Net income per share, basic and diluted	$	0.63		0.61		0.8			0.92





		Quarter
		First		Second		Third			Fourth
		(in thousands)
	2012
	Total revenues	$	287,871		289,686		293,365			302,883
	Income from continuing operations	$	46,837		41,225		52,116			52,350
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		550		493		-43,590	(1)		971


	Net income	$	47,387		41,718		8,526			53,321




	Net income per share, basic and diluted:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.55		0.48		0.61			0.61
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		—		—		-0.51			0.01


	Net income	$	0.55		0.48		0.1			0.62






	-1
	Includes a non-cash impairment charge of $42.4 million related to the sale of Legend.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Dec. 31, 2013
Description of Business	'
Basis of Presentation	'

	Basis of Presentation

	The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Amounts in the accompanying financial statements and notes are rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise stated. Certain amounts in the prior years' financial statements have been reclassified for consistent presentation.

	The Company operates in one business segment. Although the Company does provide supplemental disclosure regarding assets under management and underwriting revenues and expenses by distribution channel, the Company's determination that it operates in one business segment is based on the fact that the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker, reviews financial results, assesses performance and allocates resources at the consolidated level.

	Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted an amended accounting standard to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance requires an entity to present separately for each component of comprehensive income, the current period reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income affected by the reclassification. The adoption was effective prospectively and did not have any effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

	In 2012, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell its Legend group of subsidiaries ("Legend") and the sale closed effective January 1, 2013. The operational results of Legend have been reclassified as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. Unless otherwise stated, footnote references refer to continuing operations.

Use of Estimates	'

	Use of Estimates

	GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, and related disclosures of commitments and contingencies. Estimates are used for, but are not limited to, depreciation and amortization, income taxes, valuation of assets, pension and postretirement obligations, and contingencies. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Actual results could differ from our estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents	'

	Cash and Cash Equivalents

	Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and short-term investments. We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities upon acquisition of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents – restricted represents cash held for the benefit of customers segregated in compliance with federal and other regulations.

Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'

	Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

	Fair value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximates carrying value. Fair value of long-term debt is disclosed in the indebtedness footnote. Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. Otherwise, fair values for investment securities are based on Level 2 or Level 3 inputs detailed in Note 4.

Investment Securities and Investments in Affiliated Mutual Funds	'

	Investment Securities and Investments in Affiliated Mutual Funds

	Our investments are comprised of United States, state and government obligations, corporate debt securities and investments in affiliated mutual funds. Investments are classified as available for sale or trading. Unrealized holding gains and losses on securities available for sale, net of related tax effects, are excluded from earnings until realized and are reported as a separate component of comprehensive income. For trading securities, unrealized holding gains and losses are included in earnings. Realized gains and losses are computed using the specific identification method for investment securities, other than mutual funds. For mutual funds, realized gains and losses are computed using the average cost method.

	Our available for sale investments are reviewed each quarter and adjusted for other than temporary declines in value. We consider factors affecting the issuer and the industry the issuer operates in, general market trends including interest rates, and our ability and intent to hold an investment until it has recovered. Consideration is given to the length of time an investment's market value has been below carrying value and prospects for recovery to carrying value. When a decline in the fair value of equity securities is determined to be other than temporary, the unrealized loss recorded net of tax in other comprehensive income is realized as a charge to net income and a new cost basis is established for financial reporting purposes. When a decline in the fair value of debt securities is determined to be other than temporary, the amount of the impairment recognized in earnings depends on whether the Company intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss. If so, the other than temporary impairment recognized in earnings is equal to the entire difference between the investment's amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If not, the portion of the impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings while the portion of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax.

Property and Equipment	'

	Property and Equipment

	Property and equipment are carried at cost. The costs of improvements that extend the life of a fixed asset are capitalized, while the costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are calculated and recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the related asset (or lease term if shorter), generally three to 10 years for furniture and fixtures; one to 10 years for computer software; two to five years for data processing equipment; five to 30 years for buildings; three to 26 years for other equipment; and up to 15 years for leasehold improvements, which is the lesser of the lease term or expected life.

Software Developed for Internal Use	'

	Software Developed for Internal Use

	Certain internal costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use are capitalized in accordance with "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Topic," ASC 350. Internal costs capitalized are included in property and equipment, net in the consolidated balance sheets, and were $10.4 million and $9.6 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Amortization begins when the software project is complete and ready for its intended use and continues over the estimated useful life, generally one to 10 years.

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	'

	Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

	Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the Company's investment in the net assets of acquired companies over the fair value of the underlying identifiable net assets at the dates of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewed annually for impairment in the second quarter of each year and when events or circumstances occur that indicate that goodwill might be impaired. Factors that the Company considers important in determining whether an impairment of goodwill or intangible assets might exist include significant continued underperformance compared to peers, the likelihood of termination or non-renewal of a mutual fund advisory or subadvisory contract or substantial changes in revenues earned from such contracts, significant changes in our business and products, material and ongoing negative industry or economic trends, or other factors specific to each asset being evaluated.

	Prior to the sale of Legend effective January 1, 2013, the Company had two reporting units for goodwill: (i) investment management and related services and (ii) Legend. The investment management and related services reporting unit's goodwill was recorded as part of the spin-off of the Company from its former parent, and to a lesser extent, was recorded as part of subsequent business combinations that were merged into existing investment management operations. Legend, our second reporting unit for goodwill, was a stand-alone investment management subsidiary and goodwill associated with Legend could be assessed separately from other investment management operations. Additional information related to the sale of Legend is included in Notes 6 and 7.

	To determine the fair value of the Company's reporting unit, our review process uses the market and income approaches. In performing the analyses, the Company uses the best information available under the circumstances, including reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections.

	The market approach employs market multiples for comparable companies in the financial services industry. Estimates of fair values of the reporting units are established using multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"). The Company believes that fair values calculated based on multiples of EBITDA are an accurate estimation of fair value.

	If the fair value coverage margin calculated under the market approach is not considered significant, the Company utilizes a second approach, the income approach, to estimate fair values and averages the results under both methodologies. The income approach employs a discounted free cash flow approach that takes into account current actual results, projected future results, and the Company's estimated weighted average cost of capital.

	The Company compares the fair values of the reporting units to their carrying amounts, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its implied fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any.

	Indefinite-life intangible assets represent advisory and subadvisory management contracts for managed assets obtained in acquisitions. The Company considers these contracts to be indefinite-life intangible assets as they are expected to be renewed without significant cost or modification of terms. The Company also tests these assets for impairment annually and when events or circumstances occur that indicate that the indefinite-life intangible asset might be impaired by comparing their fair values to the carrying amount of the assets.

Deferred Sales Commissions	'

	Deferred Sales Commissions

	We defer certain costs, principally sales commissions and related compensation, which are paid to financial advisors and broker/dealers in connection with the sale of certain mutual fund shares sold without a front-end load sales charge. The costs incurred at the time of the sale of Class B shares sold prior to January 1, 2014 are amortized on a straight-line basis over five years, which approximates the expected life of the shareholders' investments. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company suspended sales of Class B shares. The costs incurred at the time of the sale of Class C shares are amortized on a straight-line basis over 12 months. In addition, the costs incurred at the time of the sale of shares for certain asset allocation products are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis, not to exceed three years. We recover these deferred costs through Rule 12b-1 and other distribution fees, which are paid on the Class B and Class C shares of the Advisors Funds and Ivy Funds, along with contingent deferred sales charges ("CDSCs") paid by shareholders who redeem their shares prior to completion of the specified holding period (three years for shares of certain asset allocation products, six years for a Class B share and 12 months for a Class C share), as well as through client fees paid on the asset allocation products. Should we lose our ability to recover such sales commissions through distribution fees or CDSCs, the value of these assets would immediately decline, as would future cash flows. We periodically review the recoverability of the deferred sales commission assets as events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable and adjust them accordingly.

Revenue Recognition	'

	Revenue Recognition

	We recognize investment management fees as earned over the period in which services are rendered. We charge the Funds daily based upon average daily net assets under management in accordance with investment management agreements between the Funds and the Company. The majority of investment management fees earned from institutional and separate accounts are charged either monthly or quarterly based upon an average of net assets under management in accordance with such investment management agreements. The Company may waive certain fees for investment management services at its discretion, or in accordance with contractual expense limitations, and these waivers are reflected as a reduction to investment management fees on the statement of income.

	Our investment advisory business receives research products and services from broker-dealers through "soft dollar" arrangements. Consistent with the "soft dollar" safe harbor established by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the investment advisory business does not have any contractual obligation requiring it to pay for research products and services obtained through soft dollar arrangements with brokers. As a result, we present "soft dollar" arrangements on a net basis.

	Underwriting and distribution commission revenues resulting from the sale of investment products are recognized on the trade date. Fee-based asset allocation revenues are charged quarterly based upon average daily net assets under management. For certain types of investment products, primarily variable annuities, distribution revenues are generally calculated based upon average daily net assets under management and are recognized monthly. Fees collected from advisors for services related to technology and errors and omissions insurance are recorded in underwriting and distribution fees on a gross basis, as the Company is the primary obligor in these arrangements.

	Shareholder service fees are recognized monthly and are calculated based on the number of accounts or assets under management as applicable. Other administrative service fee revenues are recognized when contractual obligations are fulfilled or as services are provided.

Advertising and Promotion	'

	Advertising and Promotion

	We expense all advertising and promotion costs as incurred. Advertising expense was $13.3 million, $9.9 million and $10.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and is classified in both underwriting and distribution expense and general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Share-Based Compensation	'

	Share-Based Compensation

	We account for share-based compensation expense using the fair value method. Under the fair value method, share-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of share-based awards measured at grant date, is recognized over the service period, and is adjusted each period for anticipated forfeitures. The Company also issues share-based awards to our financial advisors (our sales force) who are independent contractors. Changes in the Company's share price result in variable compensation expense over the vesting period. The fair value of options granted would be calculated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes model incorporates assumptions as to dividend yield, risk-free interest rate, expected volatility and expected life of the option. We have not issued options since 2002 and do not have any options outstanding as of December 31, 2013.

Accounting for Income Taxes	'

	Accounting for Income Taxes

	Income tax expense is based on pre-tax financial accounting income, including adjustments made for the recognition or derecognition related to uncertain tax positions. The recognition or derecognition of income tax expense related to uncertain tax positions is determined under the guidance as prescribed by "Income Taxes Topic," ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. A valuation allowance is recognized for deferred tax assets if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the asset will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period that includes the enactment date.

Investment_Securities_Tables

Investment Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Investment Securities (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Securities	'
Schedule of investment securities	'




	2013	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair value
	2013	cost		gains		losses		Fair value
		(in thousands)
	Available for sale securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities	$	8		1		-		9
	Corporate bonds		14,568		61		-		14,629
	Affiliated mutual funds		87,710		5,899		-957		92,652


		$	102,286		5,961		-957		107,290




	Trading securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities								37
	Municipal bonds								501
	Corporate bonds								9,412
	Common stock								60
	Affiliated mutual funds								84,048


									94,058




	Total investment securities								201,348









	2012	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair value
	2012	cost		gains		losses		Fair value
		(in thousands)
	Available for sale securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities	$	9		1		-		10
	Corporate bonds		30,408		248		-3		30,653
	Affiliated mutual funds		73,443		3,749		-1,090		76,102


		$	103,860		3,998		-1,093		106,765




	Trading securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities								44
	Municipal bonds								501
	Corporate bonds								12,112
	Common stock								37
	Affiliated mutual funds								56,683


								69,377




Total investment securities								176,142







Summary of available for sale affiliated mutual funds with fair values below carrying values	'

	A summary of available for sale affiliated mutual funds with fair values below carrying values at December 31, 2013 is as follows:


		Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
		Fair value		Unrealized		Fair value		Unrealized		Fair value		Unrealized
		Fair value		losses		Fair value		losses		Fair value		losses
		(in thousands)
	Affiliated mutual funds	$	29,598		-939		213		-18		29,811		-957


	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	29,598		-939		213		-18		29,811		-957







Schedule of available for sale securities by maturity date	'

	Mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds accounted for as available for sale and held as of December 31, 2013 mature as follows:


		Amortized		Fair value
		cost		Fair value
		(in thousands)
	Within one year	$	14,568		14,629
	After five years but within 10 years		8		9


		$	14,576		14,638







Schedule of trading securities by maturity date	'

	Mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and corporate bonds accounted for as trading and held as of December 31, 2013 mature as follows:


		Fair value
		(in thousands)
	Within one year	$	9,412
	After one year but within five years		501
	After five years but within 10 years		37


		$	9,950







Schedule of fair value of investment securities	'




	2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

		(in thousands)
	Mortgage-backed securities	$	-		46		-		46
	Municipal bonds		-		501		-		501
	Corporate bonds		-		24,041		-		24,041
	Common stock		60		-		-		60
	Affiliated mutual funds		176,700		-		-		176,700


	Total	$	176,760	$	24,588	$	-	$	201,348









	2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

		(in thousands)
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		54		-		54
	Municipal bonds		-		501		-		501
	Corporate bonds		-		42,765		-		42,765
	Common stock		37		-		-		37
	Affiliated mutual funds		132,785		-		-		132,785


	Total	$	132,822	$	43,320	$	-	$	176,142

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment	'
Schedule of property and equipment, net	'




		2013		2012		Estimated
		2013		2012		useful lives
		(in thousands)
	Leasehold improvements	$	19,991		19,610		1 - 15 years
	Furniture and fixtures		32,688		30,670		3 - 10 years
	Equipment		19,984		19,660		3 - 26 years
	Computer software		80,692		74,081		1 - 10 years
	Data processing equipment		22,374		20,207		2 - 5 years
	Buildings		6,077		5,284		5 - 30 years
	Land		1,940		1,940


	Property and equipment, at cost		183,746		171,452
	Accumulated depreciation		-111,108		-102,124


	Property and equipment, net	$	72,638		69,328

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations	'
Schedule of operational results of Legend presented as discontinued operations along with assets and liabilities of Legend, classified as discontinued operations held for sale	'




		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Revenues	$	74,033		72,644
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	$	-40,518		5,810



Assets and liabilities of Legend, classified as discontinued operations held for sale	'

	The assets and liabilities of Legend, classified as discontinued operations held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):


	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,303
	Cash and cash equivalents - restricted		401
	Investment securities		1,352
	Receivables		10,345
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		749


	Total current assets		15,150
	Property and equipment, net		992
	Goodwill		16,868
	Other non-current assets		150


	Total non-current assets		18,010


	Total assets		33,160


	Liabilities
	Accounts payable		464
	Accrued compensation		6,243
	Other current liabilities		880


	Total current liabilities		7,587
	Non-current liabilities		281


	Total liabilities		7,868


	Assets less liabilities	$	25,292

Goodwill_and_Identifiable_Inta1

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	'
Schedule of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets	'




		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Goodwill	$	106,970		106,970
	Mutual fund management advisory contracts		38,699		38,699
	Mutual fund management subadvisory contracts		16,300		16,300


	Total identifiable intangible assets		54,999		54,999


	Total	$	161,969		161,969

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Indebtedness (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Indebtedness	'
Summary of long-term debt	'




		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Principal amount unsecured 5.0% senior notes due in 2018	$	95,000	$	95,000
	Principal amount unsecured 5.75% senior notes due in 2021		95,000		95,000


	Total	$	190,000		190,000

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Schedule of provision for income taxes	'




		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Currently payable:
	Federal	$	131,000		104,922		93,677
	State		12,197		9,335		9,033
	Foreign		37		—		—


			143,234		114,257		102,710
	Deferred taxes		-3,001		-5,782		2,004


	Provision for income taxes	$	140,233		108,475		104,714







Schedule of reconciliation of statutory federal income tax rate with effective income tax rate	'




		2013		2012		2011
	Statutory federal income tax rate		35.00%		35.00%		35.00%
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits		2.2		2.2		2.4
	State tax incentives		-0.1		-0.2		-0.2
	Valuation allowance on losses capital in nature		-1.8		-0.8		-0.2
	Other items		0.4		-0.2		0.8


	Effective income tax rate		35.70%		36.00%		37.80%







Schedule of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets	'




		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Deferred sales commissions	$	-6,928		-7,405
	Property and equipment		-6,706		-8,010
	Benefit plans		-10,620		-9,723
	Identifiable intangible assets		-16,697		-16,041
	Unrealized gains on investment securities		-1,853		-1,084
	Prepaid expenses		-2,100		-2,138


	Total gross deferred liabilities		-44,904		-44,401


	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued compensation		10,893		8,491
	Additional pension and postretirement liability		11,663		28,935
	Other accrued expenses		5,151		5,167
	Unrealized losses on investment securities		962		843
	Unrealized losses on investment in partnerships		2,031		789
	Capital loss carryforwards		9,474		169
	Excess tax basis on investment in subsidiary		—		17,921
	Nonvested stock		21,860		21,070
	Unused state tax credits		866		972
	State net operating loss carryforwards		6,521		6,284
	Other		3,962		4,230


	Total gross deferred assets		73,383		94,871
	Valuation allowance		-16,986		-24,695


	Net deferred tax asset	$	11,493		25,775







Summary of the Company's reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding penalties and interest	'




		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Balance at January 1	$	8,322		7,467		4,759
	Increases during the year:
	Gross increases - tax positions in prior period		644		275		1,684
	Gross increases - current-period tax positions		1,355		2,215		1,844
	Decreases during the year:
	Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period		-71		-429		-183
	Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities		-154		-		-
	Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations		-1,083		-1,206		-637


	Balance at December 31	$	9,013		8,322		7,467

Pension_Plan_and_Postretiremen1

Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension	'
Schedule of changes in net funded status, disclosure of amounts recognized in the balance sheet, and the assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation	'




		Pension Benefits						Other
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Net benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	184,165		148,412		118,860		8,792		8,145		6,850
	Service cost		11,011		9,373		7,101		788		693		558
	Interest cost		7,711		7,570		7,195		361		400		402
	Benefits paid		-19,283		-5,760		-6,522		-283		-560		-554
	Actuarial (gain) loss		-11,499		24,570		21,778		-1,807		-223		530
	Retiree contributions		—		—		—		321		337		359


	Net benefit obligation at end of year	$	172,105		184,165		148,412		8,172		8,792		8,145







Schedule of pension plan asset allocation	'




		Pension Benefits						Other
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	133,911		103,404		106,568		—		—		—
	Actual return on plan assets		38,802		21,267		-6,642		—		—		—
	Employer contributions		17,000		15,000		10,000		-38		223		195
	Retiree contributions		—		—		—		321		337		359
	Benefits paid		-19,283		-5,760		-6,522		-283		-560		-554


	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	170,430		133,911		103,404		—		—		—




	Funded status at end of year	$	-1,675		-50,254		-45,008		-8,172		-8,792		-8,145









		Pension Benefits						Other
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands, except percentage data)
	Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position:
	Current liabilities	$	-		-		-		-260		-304		-289
	Noncurrent liabilities		-1,675		-50,254		-45,008		-7,912		-8,488		-7,856


	Net amount recognized at end of year	$	-1,675		-50,254		-45,008		-8,172		-8,792		-8,145




	Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income:
	Transition obligation	$	-27		-32		-37		-		-		-
	Prior service cost		-1,822		-2,377		-2,932		-72		-127		-183
	Accumulated gain (loss)		-30,602		-74,286		-66,747		1,041		-765		-999


	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		-32,451		-76,695		-69,716		969		-892		-1,182
	Cumulative employer contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost		30,776		26,441		24,708		-9,141		-7,900		-6,963


	Net amount recognized at end of year	$	-1,675		-50,254		-45,008		-8,172		-8,792		-8,145




	Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at December 31:
	Discount rate		4.97%		4.22%		4.99%		4.94%		4.18%		5.00%
	Rate of compensation increase		5.12%		3.99%		4.04%		Not applicable



Summary of entity's pension plan assets	'




	Plan assets by category	Percentage of		Percentage of
		Plan Assets at		Plan Assets at
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Cash		18%		11%
	Equity securities:
	Domestic		33%		38%
	International		40%		40%
	Fixed income securities		1%		-
	Private equity		1%		1%
	Gold bullion		7%		10%


	Total		100%		100%







Summary of entity's pension plan assets fair value	'




	2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

		(in thousands)
	Equity securities:
	Domestic	$	54,558		-		-		54,558
	International		67,889		-		-		67,889
	Equity derivatives		-		471		-		471
	Fixed income securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		17		-		17
	Corporate bond		-		-		1,900		1,900
	Private equity		-		-		2,119		2,119
	Gold bullion		12,316		-		-		12,316


	Total investment securities		134,763		488		4,019		139,270
	Cash and other								31,160


	Total							$	170,430









	2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

		(in thousands)
	Equity securities:
	Domestic	$	51,289		-		-		51,289
	International		53,291		-		-		53,291
	Fixed income securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		50		-		50
	Private equity		-		-		1,772		1,772
	Gold bullion		13,452		-		-		13,452


	Total investment securities		118,032		50		1,772		119,854
	Cash and other								14,057


	Total							$	133,911







Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3	'

	The following table summarizes the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):


		2013		2012
	Level 3 plan assets at beginning of year	$	1,772		-
	Purchases, issuances and settlements		1,900		1,772
	Valuation change		347		-


	Level 3 plan assets at end of year	$	4,019		1,772







Schedule of components of net periodic pension and other postretirement costs	'




		Pension Benefits						Other
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	11,011		9,373		7,101		788		693		558
	Interest cost		7,711		7,570		7,195		361		400		402
	Expected return on plan assets		-11,185		-8,799		-8,764		—		—		—
	Actuarial loss amortization		4,567		4,563		1,805		—		12		—
	Prior service cost amortization		555		555		555		55		55		55
	Transition obligation amortization		5		5		5		—		—		—


	Net periodic benefit cost (1)	$	12,664		13,267		7,897		1,204		1,160		1,015





	-1
	Net periodic pension benefit and postretirement medical costs related to discontinued operations and included in the table above were $749 thousand and $543 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.



Schedule of weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost and benefit obligation	'




		Pension Benefits						Other
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate		4.22%		4.99%		6.00%		4.18%		5.00%		6.00%
	Expected return on plan assets		7.75%		7.75%		7.75%		Not applicable
	Rate of compensation increase		3.99%		4.04%		3.86%		Not applicable



Schedule of expected benefit payments to be paid	'




		Pension		Other
		Benefits		Postretirement
				Benefits
		(in thousands)
	2014	$	8,135		260
	2015		7,973		291
	2016		10,431		356
	2017		11,414		393
	2018		11,336		489
	2019 through 2023		71,145		3,458


		$	120,434		5,247

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity	'
Components of basic and diluted earnings per share	'




		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Income from continuing operations	$	252,998		192,528		172,205




	Weighted average shares outstanding — basic		85,589		85,726		85,783
	Dilutive potential shares from stock options		—		2		10


	Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted		85,589		85,728		85,793




	Earnings per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted	$	2.96		2.25		2.01
Summary of other comprehensive income (loss) activity	'




		Unrealized		Change in		Pension and		Total
		gains		valuation		postretirement		accumulated
		on investment		allowance for		benefits		other
		securities		unrealized				comprehensive
				gains				income (loss)
				(losses) on
				investment
				securities
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	1,823		32		-48,652		-46,797
	Other comprehensive income before reclassification		10,447		6,085		25,592		42,124
	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-9,120		-5,307		3,241		-11,186


	Net current period other comprehensive income		1,327		778		28,833		30,938


	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	3,150	$	810		-19,819		-15,859







Summary of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income and included in net income	'

	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income and included in net income are summarized in the table that follows for the year ended December 31, 2013.


		Pre-tax		Tax		Net of tax		Statement of income line item
				(expense)
				benefit
		(in thousands)
	Reclassifications included in net income:
	Realized gain on sale of available for sale investment securities	$	14,417		-5,297		9,120	Investment and other income
	Valuation allowance		—		5,307		5,307	Provision for income taxes
	Amortization of pension and postretirement benefits		-5,182		1,941		-3,241	Underwriting and distribution expense and Compensation and related costs


	Total	$	9,235		1,951		11,186

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-Based Compensation	'
Summary of stock option activity and related information	'




		Options		Weighted		Weighted
				average		average
				exercise		remaining
				price		contractual term
						(in years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		6,371	$	21.09		0.5
	Granted		—		—
	Exercised		-6,371		21.09
	Terminated/Canceled		—		—


	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		—		—		—




	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		—		—		—







Summary of nonvested share activity and related fair value	'




		Nonvested		Weighted
		Stock Shares		Average
				Grant Date
				Fair Value
	Nonvested at December 31, 2012		4,914,080	$	33.34
	Granted		1,357,864		46.99
	Vested		-1,651,669		30.35
	Forfeited		-314,325		37.39


	Nonvested at December 31, 2013		4,305,950	$	38.5

Uniform_Net_Capital_Rule_Requi1

Uniform Net Capital Rule Requirements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Uniform Net Capital Rule Requirements

Schedule of net capital and aggregated indebtedness information for broker/dealer subsidiaries

2013

2012

(in thousands)

W&R

IFDI

W&R

IFDI

LEC

Net capital

23,688

14,648

24,690

19,681

782

Required capital

250

3,340

250

2,648

268

Excess of required capital

23,438

11,308

24,440

17,033

514

Ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital

Not

3.42 to 1.0

Not

2.02 to 1.0

5.14 to 1.0

applicable

Rental_Expense_and_Lease_Commi1

Rental Expense and Lease Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Rental Expense and Lease Commitments (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Rental Expense and Lease Commitments	'
Schedule of future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases	'




	Year	Commitments
		(in thousands)
	2014	$	21,055
	2015		17,363
	2016		14,190
	2017		10,643
	2018		6,986
	Thereafter		17,004


		$	87,241

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions	'
Schedule of revenues for services provided or related to the Funds	'




		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Investment management fees	$	602,120		506,081		490,000
	Rule 12b-1 serve and distribution fees		299,442		259,803		257,635
	Shareholder service fees		137,093		128,109		122,449


	Total revenues	$	1,038,655		893,993		870,084

Selected_Quarterly_Information1

Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	'
Schedule of selected quarterly Information	'




		Quarter
		First		Second		Third			Fourth
		(in thousands)
	2013
	Total revenues	$	316,555		331,706		347,089			375,004
	Net income	$	53,863		51,957		68,419			78,759
	Net income per share, basic and diluted	$	0.63		0.61		0.8			0.92





		Quarter
		First		Second		Third			Fourth
		(in thousands)
	2012
	Total revenues	$	287,871		289,686		293,365			302,883
	Income from continuing operations	$	46,837		41,225		52,116			52,350
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		550		493		-43,590	(1)		971


	Net income	$	47,387		41,718		8,526			53,321




	Net income per share, basic and diluted:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.55		0.48		0.61			0.61
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		—		—		-0.51			0.01


	Net income	$	0.55		0.48		0.1			0.62






	-1
	Includes a non-cash impairment charge of $42.4 million related to the sale of Legend.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	item	unit
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'	'
Number of operating business segments	1	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Internal costs capitalized	$10.40	$9.60
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	'	'
Number of reporting units for goodwill	'	2
Furniture and fixtures \| Minimum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years	'
Furniture and fixtures \| Maximum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'10 years	'
Data processing equipment \| Minimum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'2 years	'
Data processing equipment \| Maximum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'
Computer software \| Minimum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'1 year	'
Computer software \| Maximum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'10 years	'
Other equipment \| Minimum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years	'
Other equipment \| Maximum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'26 years	'
Buildings \| Minimum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'
Buildings \| Maximum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'30 years	'
Leasehold improvements \| Minimum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'1 year	'
Leasehold improvements \| Maximum	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'15 years	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2)	Dec. 31, 2013
Class B	'
Deferred Sales Commissions	'
Amortization period of the cost incurred at the time of sale	'5 years
Required holding period of shares	'6 years
Class C	'
Deferred Sales Commissions	'
Amortization period of the cost incurred at the time of sale	'12 months
Required holding period of shares	'12 months
Asset allocation product	'
Deferred Sales Commissions	'
Required holding period of shares	'3 years
Asset allocation product \| Maximum	'
Deferred Sales Commissions	'
Amortization period of the cost incurred at the time of sale	'3 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Advertising and Promotion	'	'	'
Advertising expense	$13.30	$9.90	$10

Investment_Securities_Details

Investment Securities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Available for sale securities:	'	'
Amortized cost	$102,286	$103,860
Unrealized gains	5,961	3,998
Unrealized losses	-957	-1,093
Fair value	107,290	106,765
Trading securities:	'	'
Fair value	94,058	69,377
Investment securities	201,348	176,142
Mortgage-backed securities	'	'
Available for sale securities:	'	'
Amortized cost	8	9
Unrealized gains	1	1
Fair value	9	10
Trading securities:	'	'
Fair value	37	44
Municipal bonds	'	'
Trading securities:	'	'
Fair value	501	501
Corporate bonds	'	'
Available for sale securities:	'	'
Amortized cost	14,568	30,408
Unrealized gains	61	248
Unrealized losses	'	-3
Fair value	14,629	30,653
Trading securities:	'	'
Fair value	9,412	12,112
Common Stock	'	'
Trading securities:	'	'
Fair value	60	37
Affiliated mutual funds	'	'
Available for sale securities:	'	'
Amortized cost	87,710	73,443
Unrealized gains	5,899	3,749
Unrealized losses	-957	-1,090
Fair value	92,652	76,102
Trading securities:	'	'
Fair value	$84,048	$56,683

Investment_Securities_Details_

Investment Securities (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value	'	'
Less than 12 months	$29,598	'
12 months or longer	213	'
Total temporarily impaired securities	29,811	'
Unrealized losses	'	'
Less than 12 months	-939	'
12 months or longer	-18	'
Total Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired securities	-957	'
Fair value	'	'
Total fair value	94,058	69,377
Amortized Cost	'	'
Within one year	14,568	'
After five years but within 10 years	8	'
Total amortized cost	14,576	'
Fair value	'	'
Within one year	14,629	'
After five years but within 10 years	9	'
Total fair value	14,638	'
Affiliated mutual funds	'	'
Fair Value	'	'
Less than 12 months	29,598	'
12 months or longer	213	'
Total temporarily impaired securities	29,811	'
Unrealized losses	'	'
Less than 12 months	-939	'
12 months or longer	-18	'
Total Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired securities	-957	'
Fair value	'	'
Total fair value	84,048	56,683
Mortgage-Backed Securities and Bonds	'	'
Fair value	'	'
Within one year	9,412	'
After one year but within five years	501	'
After five years but within 10 years	37	'
Total fair value	9,950	'
Corporate bonds	'	'
Fair value	'	'
Total fair value	$9,412	$12,112

Investment_Securities_Details_1

Investment Securities (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Investment Securities (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment Securities	'	'	'
Investment securities, sold at fair value	$442,000,000	$79,900,000	$55,700,000
Net realized gain recognized from sale of available for sale securities	14,417,000	3,163,000	2,258,000
Net realized gain (loss) recognized from sale of trading securities	7,700,000	5,300,000	1,400,000
Available for sale securities, sold at fair value	247,000,000	32,900,000	22,100,000
Sales of trading securities	195,000,000	47,000,000	33,600,000
Carrying amount of equity method investments	$400,000	$4,600,000	'

Investment_Securities_Details_2

Investment Securities (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investment Securities	'	'
Amount of transfer between levels	$0	$0
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	201,348	176,142
Level 1	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	176,760	132,822
Level 1 \| Common Stock	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	60	37
Level 1 \| Affiliated mutual funds	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	176,700	132,785
Level 2	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	24,588	43,320
Level 2 \| Mortgage-backed securities	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	46	54
Level 2 \| Municipal bonds	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	501	501
Level 2 \| Corporate bonds	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	24,041	42,765
Total \| Mortgage-backed securities	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	46	54
Total \| Municipal bonds	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	501	501
Total \| Corporate bonds	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	24,041	42,765
Total \| Common Stock	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	60	37
Total \| Affiliated mutual funds	'	'
Fair value of investments	'	'
Total investment securities	$176,700	$132,785

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	$183,746	$171,452	'
Accumulated depreciation	-111,108	-102,124	'
Property and equipment, net	72,638	69,328	'
Depreciation	12,834	13,211	14,764
Leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	19,991	19,610	'
Leasehold improvements \| Minimum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'1 year	'	'
Leasehold improvements \| Maximum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'15 years	'	'
Furniture and fixtures	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	32,688	30,670	'
Furniture and fixtures \| Minimum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years	'	'
Furniture and fixtures \| Maximum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'10 years	'	'
Equipment	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	19,984	19,660	'
Equipment \| Minimum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years	'	'
Equipment \| Maximum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'26 years	'	'
Computer software	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	80,692	74,081	'
Computer software \| Minimum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'1 year	'	'
Computer software \| Maximum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'10 years	'	'
Data processing equipment	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	22,374	20,207	'
Data processing equipment \| Minimum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'2 years	'	'
Data processing equipment \| Maximum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'	'
Property and equipment under capital leases	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	1,900	1,900	'
Accumulated depreciation	900	800	'
Buildings	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	6,077	5,284	'
Buildings \| Minimum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'	'
Buildings \| Maximum	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'30 years	'	'
Land	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost	$1,940	$1,940	'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Legend subsidiary	Legend subsidiary	Legend subsidiary	Legend subsidiary
Discontinued Operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Non-cash impairment charge	$42,400,000	'	'	'	$42,400,000	'	'
Excess working capital retained	'	'	'	'	7,700,000	'	'
Maximum earnout provision	'	'	'	5,000,000	'	'	'
Period under agreement for earnout provision	'	'	'	'2 years	'	'	'
Capital loss on sale	'	'	'	46,200,000	'	'	'
Operational results of Legend presented as discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	74,033,000	72,644,000	'
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	'	'	'	'	-40,518,000	5,810,000	'
Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	2,303,000	3,167,000	'	2,303,000	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	'	'	'	'	401,000	'	'
Investment securities	'	'	'	'	1,352,000	'	'
Receivables	'	'	'	'	10,345,000	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'	'	'	749,000	'	'
Total current assets	'	15,150,000	'	'	15,150,000	'	'
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'	'	992,000	'	'
Goodwill	'	'	'	'	16,868,000	'	59,200,000
Other non-current assets	'	'	'	'	150,000	'	'
Total non-current assets	'	18,010,000	'	'	18,010,000	'	'
Total assets	'	'	'	'	33,160,000	'	'
Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	'	'	'	'	464,000	'	'
Accrued compensation	'	'	'	'	6,243,000	'	'
Other current liabilities	'	'	'	'	880,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	'	7,587,000	'	'	7,587,000	'	'
Non-current liabilities	'	281,000	'	'	281,000	'	'
Total liabilities	'	'	'	'	7,868,000	'	'
Assets less liabilities	'	'	'	'	$25,292,000	'	'

Goodwill_and_Identifiable_Inta2

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Legend	Legend	Legend
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	$106,970,000	$106,970,000	'	'	'
Mutual fund management advisory contracts	38,699,000	38,699,000	'	'	'
Mutual fund management subadvisory contracts	16,300,000	16,300,000	'	'	'
Total identifiable intangible assets	54,999,000	54,999,000	'	'	'
Total goodwill and identifiable intangible assets	161,969,000	161,969,000	'	'	'
Goodwill, annual impairment test	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	'	'	16,868,000	59,200,000
Impairment charges	'	'	$0	$42,400,000	'

Indebtedness_Details

Indebtedness (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 28, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2011

Credit Facility

Senior Notes

Senior 5.0% unsecured notes due, 2018 ("Series A Notes")

Senior 5.75% unsecured notes due, 2021 ("Series B Notes")

Senior 5.60% unsecured notes due, 2011

item

Maximum

Minimum

tranche

Indebtedness

Fair value of outstanding indebtedness

$203,700,000

Indebtedness

Interest rate of debt (as a percent)

5.00%

5.75%

5.60%

Consolidated leverage ratio

0.4

Consolidated interest coverage ratio

42.2

Number of consecutive quarters for which the maximum consolidated leverage ratio is required to be maintained under financial covenants

Number of consecutive quarters for which the minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio is required to be maintained under financial covenants

Number of tranches of debt issuance

Revolving credit facility term

'5 years

Maximum borrowing capacity

125,000,000

Variable Rate Basis

'LIBOR

Amount that borrowing capacity can be expanded upon entity's request

200,000,000

Borrowing outstanding under the facility

fair value of outstanding indebtedness

203,700,000

Summary of long-term debt

Total long-term debt

$190,000,000

$95,000,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Currently payable:	'	'	'
Federal	$131,000	$104,922	$93,677
State	12,197	9,335	9,033
Foreign	37	'	'
Total currently payable	143,234	114,257	102,710
Deferred taxes	-3,001	-5,782	2,004
Provision for income taxes	$140,233	$108,475	$104,714
Reconciliation of statutory federal income tax rate with the entity's effective income tax rate	'	'	'
Statutory federal income tax rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits (as a percent)	2.20%	2.20%	2.40%
State tax incentives (as a percent)	-0.10%	-0.20%	-0.20%
Valuation allowance on losses capital in nature (as a percent)	-1.80%	-0.80%	-0.20%
Other items (as a percent)	0.40%	-0.20%	0.80%
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	35.70%	36.00%	37.80%

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Capital loss carryforward	Capital loss carryforward	Net operating loss carryforwards	Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred sales commissions	($7,405,000)	'	($6,928,000)	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment	-8,010,000	'	-6,706,000	'	'	'	'
Benefit plans	-9,723,000	'	-10,620,000	'	'	'	'
Identifiable intangible assets	-16,041,000	'	-16,697,000	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gains on investment securities	-1,084,000	'	-1,853,000	'	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses	-2,138,000	'	-2,100,000	'	'	'	'
Total gross deferred liabilities	-44,401,000	'	-44,904,000	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accrued compensation	8,491,000	'	10,893,000	'	'	'	'
Additional pension and postretirement liability	28,935,000	'	11,663,000	'	'	'	'
Other accrued expenses	5,167,000	'	5,151,000	'	'	'	'
Unrealized losses on investment securities	843,000	'	962,000	'	'	'	'
Unrealized losses on investments in partnerships	789,000	'	2,031,000	'	'	'	'
Capital loss carryforwards	169,000	'	9,474,000	'	'	'	'
Excess tax basis on investment in subsidiary	17,921,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Nonvested stock	21,070,000	'	21,860,000	'	'	'	'
Unused state tax credits	972,000	'	866,000	'	'	'	'
State net operating loss carryforwards	6,284,000	'	6,521,000	'	'	'	'
Other	4,230,000	'	3,962,000	'	'	'	'
Total gross deferred assets	94,871,000	'	73,383,000	'	'	'	'
Net deferred tax asset	25,775,000	'	11,493,000	'	'	'	'
Other net deferred tax liabilities being capital in nature	'	'	2,500,000	'	'	'	'
State tax credit carryforwards that will expire between 2024 and 2029 if not utilized	'	'	600,000	'	'	'	'
State tax credit carryforwards that will expire in 2026 if not utilized	'	'	300,000	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	-24,695,000	'	-16,986,000	-10,600,000	-18,600,000	-6,400,000	-6,100,000
Increase in valuation allowance related to non-cash impairment charge to Legend	'	'	'	'	17,900,000	'	'
Decrease in valuation allowance related to realized capital gains on securities in investment portfolios and capital gain distributions from investments	'	'	'	7,600,000	'	'	'
Decrease in valuation allowance related to reduction in the tax loss on the sale of Legend	'	'	'	800,000	'	'	'
Increase in valuation allowance related to losses from partnership investments	'	'	'	1,200,000	600,000	'	'
Reduction in valuation allowance due to realized capital gains on securities and appreciation in fair value of investment portfolios	'	'	'	800,000	'	'	'
Decrease in the valuation allowance recorded as an increase to accumulated other comprehensive loss	$2,024,000	($2,955,000)	'	'	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest that if recognized would impact effective tax rate	$12	$10.80
Unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, net of federal tax benefit that if recognized would affect effective tax rate	8.4	7.5
Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions	3	2.5
Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, net of federal benefit	2.5	2
Total expense of interest and penalties, net of federal benefit related to uncertain tax positions	$0.60	'

Income_Taxes_Details_4

Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding penalties and interest	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$8,322,000	$7,467,000	$4,759,000
Increases during the year:	'	'	'
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period	644,000	275,000	1,684,000
Gross increases - current-period tax positions	1,355,000	2,215,000	1,844,000
Decreases during the year:	'	'	'
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period	-71,000	-429,000	-183,000
Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities	-154,000	'	'
Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations	-1,083,000	-1,206,000	-637,000
Balance at the end of the period	9,013,000	8,322,000	7,467,000
Number of open tax years settled	'4 years	'3 years	'0 years
Estimated decrease in unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12-month period, high end of range	2,600,000	'	'
Estimated decrease in unrecognized tax benefits net of federal benefits within the next 12-month period	$1,700,000	'	'

Pension_Plan_and_Postretiremen2

Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position:	'	'	'
Noncurrent liabilities	($13,333,000)	($62,458,000)	'
Pension Benefits	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Final number of years of employee's compensation to determine the benefits payable	'10 years	'	'
Change in projected benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Net benefit obligation at beginning of year	184,165,000	148,412,000	118,860,000
Service cost	11,011,000	9,373,000	7,101,000
Interest cost	7,711,000	7,570,000	7,195,000
Benefits paid	-19,283,000	-5,760,000	-6,522,000
Actuarial (gain) loss	-11,499,000	24,570,000	21,778,000
Net benefit obligation at end of year	172,105,000	184,165,000	148,412,000
Accumulated benefit obligation	142,200,000	150,800,000	'
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	133,911,000	103,404,000	106,568,000
Actual return on plan assets	38,802,000	21,267,000	-6,642,000
Employer contributions	17,000,000	15,000,000	10,000,000
Benefits paid	-19,283,000	-5,760,000	-6,522,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	170,430,000	133,911,000	103,404,000
Funded status at end of year	-1,675,000	-50,254,000	45,008,000
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position:	'	'	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-1,675,000	-50,254,000	-45,008,000
Net amount recognized at end of year	-1,675,000	-50,254,000	-45,008,000
Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income:	'	'	'
Transition obligation	-27,000	-32,000	-37,000
Prior service cost	-1,822,000	-2,377,000	-2,932,000
Accumulated gain (loss)	-30,602,000	-74,286,000	-66,747,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-32,451,000	-76,695,000	-69,716,000
Cumulative employer contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost	30,776,000	26,441,000	24,708,000
Net amount recognized at end of year	-1,675,000	-50,254,000	-45,008,000
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation	'	'	'
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.97%	4.22%	4.99%
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)	5.12%	3.99%	4.04%
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Age of employees after which the plan does not provide benefits	'65 years	'	'
Change in projected benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Net benefit obligation at beginning of year	8,792,000	8,145,000	6,850,000
Service cost	788,000	693,000	558,000
Interest cost	361,000	400,000	402,000
Benefits paid	-283,000	-560,000	-554,000
Actuarial (gain) loss	-1,807,000	-223,000	530,000
Retiree contributions	321,000	337,000	359,000
Net benefit obligation at end of year	8,172,000	8,792,000	8,145,000
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Employer contributions	-38,000	223,000	195,000
Retiree contributions	321,000	337,000	359,000
Benefits paid	-283,000	-560,000	-554,000
Funded status at end of year	-8,172,000	-8,792,000	-6,850,000
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position:	'	'	'
Current liabilities	-260,000	-304,000	-289,000
Noncurrent liabilities	-7,912,000	-8,488,000	-7,856,000
Net amount recognized at end of year	-8,172,000	-8,792,000	-8,145,000
Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income:	'	'	'
Prior service cost	-72,000	-127,000	-183,000
Accumulated gain (loss)	1,041,000	-765,000	-999,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	969,000	-892,000	-1,182,000
Cumulative employer contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost	-9,141,000	-7,900,000	-6,963,000
Net amount recognized at end of year	($8,172,000)	($8,792,000)	($8,145,000)
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation	'	'	'
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.94%	4.18%	5.00%

Pension_Plan_and_Postretiremen3

Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension (Details 2)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension	'	'
Cash (as a percent)	18.00%	11.00%
Equity securities:	'	'
Domestic (as a percent)	33.00%	38.00%
International (as a percent)	40.00%	40.00%
Fixed income securities (as a percent)	1.00%	'
Private equity (as a percent)	1.00%	1.00%
Gold bullion (as a percent)	7.00%	10.00%
Percentage of plan assets allocation	100.00%	100.00%

Pension_Plan_and_Postretiremen4

Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Amount of transfer between levels	$0	$0	'
Level 3	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	4,019	1,772	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,772	0	'
Purchases, issuances and settlements	1,900	1,772	'
Valuation change	347	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	4,019	1,772	'
Pension Benefits	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Amount of transfer between levels	0	0	'
Total fair value	170,430	133,911	106,568
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	133,911	103,404	106,568
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	170,430	133,911	106,568
Pension Benefits \| Equity securities: Domestic	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	54,558	51,289	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	54,558	51,289	'
Pension Benefits \| Equity securities: Foreign	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	67,889	53,291	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	67,889	53,291	'
Pension Benefits \| Equity derivatives	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	471	'	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	471	'	'
Pension Benefits \| Fixed income securities: Mortgage-backed securities	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	17	50	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	17	50	'
Pension Benefits \| Fixed income securities: Corporate bond	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	1,900	'	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,900	'	'
Pension Benefits \| Private equity	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	2,119	1,772	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	2,119	1,772	'
Pension Benefits \| Gold bullion	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	12,316	13,452	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	12,316	13,452	'
Pension Benefits \| Total investment securities	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	139,270	119,854	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	139,270	119,854	'
Pension Benefits \| Cash and other	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	31,160	14,057	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	31,160	14,057	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 1 \| Equity securities: Domestic	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	54,558	51,289	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	54,558	51,289	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 1 \| Equity securities: Foreign	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	67,889	53,291	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	67,889	53,291	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 1 \| Gold bullion	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	12,316	13,452	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	12,316	13,452	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 1 \| Total investment securities	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	134,763	118,032	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	134,763	118,032	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 2 \| Equity derivatives	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	471	'	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	471	'	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 2 \| Fixed income securities: Mortgage-backed securities	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	17	50	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	17	50	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 2 \| Total investment securities	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	488	50	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	488	50	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 3 \| Fixed income securities: Corporate bond	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	1,900	'	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,900	'	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 3 \| Private equity	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	2,119	1,772	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	2,119	1,772	'
Pension Benefits \| Level 3 \| Total investment securities	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Total fair value	4,019	1,772	'
Summary of the activity of plan assets categorized as Level 3 during the period	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$4,019	$1,772	'

Pension_Plan_and_Postretiremen5

Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Benefits	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Service cost	$11,011,000	$9,373,000	$7,101,000
Interest cost	7,711,000	7,570,000	7,195,000
Expected return on plan assets	-11,185,000	-8,799,000	-8,764,000
Actuarial loss amortization	4,567,000	4,563,000	1,805,000
Prior service cost amortization	555,000	555,000	555,000
Transition obligation amortization	5,000	5,000	5,000
Net periodic benefit cost	12,664,000	13,267,000	7,897,000
Amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in next fiscal year	'	'	'
Estimated net gain (loss) that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost	-1,200,000	'	'
Estimated prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost	520,000	'	'
Estimated transition obligation that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost	5,000	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost	'	'	'
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.22%	4.99%	6.00%
Expected return on plan assets (as a percent)	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)	3.99%	4.04%	3.86%
Expected benefit payments	'	'	'
2014	8,135,000	'	'
2015	7,973,000	'	'
2016	10,431,000	'	'
2017	11,414,000	'	'
2018	11,336,000	'	'
2019 through 2023	71,145,000	'	'
Total	120,434,000	'	'
Expected contribution in the next fiscal year	10,000,000	'	'
Pension Benefits \| Segment Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost	'	749,000	543,000
Pension Benefits \| Maximum	'	'	'
Expected benefit payments	'	'	'
Expected contribution in the next fiscal year	20,000,000	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Service cost	788,000	693,000	558,000
Interest cost	361,000	400,000	402,000
Actuarial loss amortization	'	12,000	'
Prior service cost amortization	55,000	55,000	55,000
Net periodic benefit cost	1,204,000	1,160,000	1,015,000
Amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in next fiscal year	'	'	'
Estimated net gain (loss) that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost	17,000	'	'
Estimated prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost	55,000	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost	'	'	'
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.18%	5.00%	6.00%
Expected benefit payments	'	'	'
2014	260,000	'	'
2015	291,000	'	'
2016	356,000	'	'
2017	393,000	'	'
2018	489,000	'	'
2019 through 2023	3,458,000	'	'
Total	5,247,000	'	'
Contributions by participants	321,000	337,000	359,000
Other Postretirement Benefits \| Segment Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost	'	$749,000	$543,000

Pension_Plan_and_Postretiremen6

Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Benefits	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Aggregate liability to participants	$1,700,000	$50,300,000	'
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Initial health care cost trend rate (as a percent)	8.52%	9.01%	9.51%
Number of years at which the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	'14 years	'	'
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (as a percent)	4.50%	'	'
Effect of 1% annual increase in assumed health care cost trend rates on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	955,000	'	'
Effect of 1% annual increase in assumed health care cost trend rates on the service and interest cost components	197,000	'	'
Effect of 1% annual decrease in assumed health care cost trend rates on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	825,000	'	'
Effect of 1% annual decrease in assumed health care cost trend rates on the service and interest cost components	163,000	'	'
Aggregate liability to participants	7,900,000	8,500,000	'
Current portion of postretirement liability	260,000	304,000	289,000
SERP	'	'	'
Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pension	'	'	'
Percentage of executive's base salary that is used to credit participants SERP accounts	4.00%	'	'
Amount of discretionary awards made to participants	0	0	0
Aggregate liability to participants	$3,700,000	$3,700,000	'

Employee_Savings_Plan_Details

Employee Savings Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Employee Savings Plan	'	'	'
Employer's matching contribution to the plan	$5.10	$4.70	$4.50

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of basic and diluted earnings per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	'	$52,350,000	$52,116,000	$41,225,000	$46,837,000	$252,998,000	$192,528,000	$172,205,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	'	'	'	'	'	85,589,000	85,726,000	85,783,000
Dilutive potential shares from stock options	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,000	10,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	'	'	'	'	'	85,589,000	85,728,000	85,793,000
Earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earnings per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	'	$0.61	$0.61	$0.48	$0.55	$2.96	$2.25	$2.01
Anti-dilutive Securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted earnings per share (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	16,000
Dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends accrued, per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	$1.18	$2.03	$0.85
Special cash dividend paid (in dollars per share)	'	$1	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly dividend on common stock (in dollars per share)	$0.28	'	'	'	'	$0.34	'	'
Dividends to be paid	$29,000,000	$24,000,000	'	'	'	$29,000,000	$24,000,000	'
Common stock repurchases	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased in the open market or privately	'	'	'	'	'	1,492,535	1,536,968	1,951,331
Shares repurchased from employees to cover minimum income tax withholdings	'	'	'	'	'	665,035	568,568	494,207

Stockholders_Equity_Details_2

Stockholders' Equity (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	($46,797)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	42,124
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-11,186
Net current period other comprehensive income	30,938
Balance at the end of the period	-15,859
Unrealized gains on investment securities	'
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	1,823
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	10,447
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-9,120
Net current period other comprehensive income	1,327
Balance at the end of the period	3,150
Change in valuation allowance for unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities	'
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	32
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	6,085
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-5,307
Net current period other comprehensive income	778
Balance at the end of the period	810
Pension and postretirement benefits	'
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	-48,652
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	25,592
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,241
Net current period other comprehensive income	28,833
Balance at the end of the period	($19,819)

Stockholders_Equity_Details_3

Stockholders' Equity (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclassifications included in net income:	'
Net of tax	$11,186
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income	'
Reclassifications included in net income:	'
Pre-tax	9,235
Tax (expense) benefit	1,951
Net of tax	11,186
Realized gain on sale of available for sale investment securities	'
Reclassifications included in net income:	'
Net of tax	9,120
Realized gain on sale of available for sale investment securities \| Investment and other income \| Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income	'
Reclassifications included in net income:	'
Pre-tax	14,417
Tax (expense) benefit	-5,297
Net of tax	9,120
Valuation allowance	'
Reclassifications included in net income:	'
Net of tax	5,307
Valuation allowance \| Provision for income taxes \| Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income	'
Reclassifications included in net income:	'
Tax (expense) benefit	5,307
Net of tax	5,307
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefits	'
Reclassifications included in net income:	'
Net of tax	-3,241
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefits \| Underwriting and distribution expense and Compensation and related costs \| Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income	'
Reclassifications included in net income:	'
Pre-tax	-5,182
Tax (expense) benefit	1,941
Net of tax	($3,241)

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail

Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	plan
Share-Based Compensation	'
Number of stock-based compensation plans	3
Share-Based Compensation	'
Number of shares of common stock available for issuance	8,432,814
Nonvested stock awards	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
Percentage increments vested on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date	'33.33%
Vesting period	'4 years
Purchase price (in dollars per share)	0
Stock Option Restoration Plan ("SORP")	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
Minimum holding term to surrender common stock by payment of exercise price on vested in-the-money options	'6 months
Vesting period	'6 months
1998 Stock Incentive Plan ("SI Plan")	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
Maximum number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance	30,000,000
Maximum term of non-qualified options vested	'10 years 2 days
Percentage increments vested on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date	'33.33%
1998 Executive Stock Award Plan ("ESA Plan")	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
Maximum number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance	3,750,000
Maximum term of non-qualified options vested	'11 years
Percentage increments vested on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date	'10% per year
NED Plan	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
Maximum number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance	1,200,000
Maximum term of non-qualified options vested	'11 years
Percentage increments vested on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date	'10% per year

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail1

Share-Based Compensation (Details 2) (Stock Options, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Options	'	'	'
Stock options outstanding	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares)	6,371	'	'
Exercised (in shares)	-6,371	'	'
Balance at the end of the period (in shares)	'	6,371	'
Stock options, weighted average exercise price	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$21.09	'	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$21.09	'	'
Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	'	$21.09	'
Stock options, Weighted average remaining contractual term	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'6 months	'
Balance at the end of the period	'	'6 months	'
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$139	$72	$1,400
Related income tax benefit recognized	$51	$26	$500

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail2

Share-Based Compensation (Details 3) (Nonvested stock awards, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Nonvested Stock Shares	'	'	'
Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	4,914,080	'	'
Granted (in shares)	1,357,864	'	'
Vested (in shares)	-1,651,669	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-314,325	'	'
Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares)	4,305,950	4,914,080	'
Nonvested Stock Shares, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'
Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$33.34	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$46.99	'	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$30.35	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$37.39	'	'
Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$38.50	$33.34	'
Compensation expense	$53.20	$48.70	$45.40
Related income tax benefit recognized	19.6	17.9	16.7
Remaining unamortized expense of nonvested stock expected to be recognized	106.9	'	'
Period for expense amortized	'2 years 3 months 18 days	'	'
Total fair value of shares vested	80.5	53.5	52.5
Shares expected to be repurchased from employees who elect to tender shares to cover minimum tax withholdings	600,000	'	'
Legend	'	'	'
Nonvested Stock Shares, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'
Compensation expense for discontinued operations	'	$1.20	$1.10

Uniform_Net_Capital_Rule_Requi2

Uniform Net Capital Rule Requirements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
	subsidiaries
Uniform Net Capital Rule Requirements	'
Number of subsidiaries registered as broker dealers	2
Maximum ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital	15
Minimum net capital	$250
Net capital percentage of debit balances	2.00%

Uniform_Net_Capital_Rule_Requi3

Uniform Net Capital Rule Requirements (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Waddell & Reed, Inc. (W&R)	'	'
Net capital and aggregated indebtedness information for entity's broker/dealer subsidiaries	'	'
Net capital	$23,688	$24,690
Required capital	250	250
Excess of required capital	23,438	24,440
Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. (IFDI)	'	'
Net capital and aggregated indebtedness information for entity's broker/dealer subsidiaries	'	'
Net capital	14,648	19,681
Required capital	3,340	2,648
Excess of required capital	11,308	17,033
Ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital	3.42	2.02
Legend Equities Corporation (LEC)	'	'
Net capital and aggregated indebtedness information for entity's broker/dealer subsidiaries	'	'
Net capital	'	782
Required capital	'	268
Excess of required capital	'	$514
Ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital	'	5.14

Rental_Expense_and_Lease_Commi2

Rental Expense and Lease Commitments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Rental Expense and Lease Commitments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Rental Expense and Lease Commitments	'	'	'
Rent expense	$22,500,000	$21,900,000	$21,600,000
Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases	'	'	'
2014	21,055,000	'	'
2015	17,363,000	'	'
2016	14,190,000	'	'
2017	10,643,000	'	'
2018	6,986,000	'	'
Thereafter	17,004,000	'	'
Total	$87,241,000	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'
Total revenues	$1,038,655,000	$893,993,000	$870,084,000
Receivables due from the Funds	28,300,000	26,400,000	'
Investment management fees	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'
Total revenues	602,120,000	506,081,000	490,000,000
Rule 12b-1 serve and distribution fees	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'
Total revenues	299,442,000	259,803,000	257,635,000
Shareholder service fees	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'
Total revenues	$137,093,000	$128,109,000	$122,449,000

Selected_Quarterly_Information2

Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	$375,004,000	$347,089,000	$331,706,000	$316,555,000	$302,883,000	$293,365,000	$289,686,000	$287,871,000	$1,370,354,000	$1,173,805,000	$1,122,532,000
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	52,350,000	52,116,000	41,225,000	46,837,000	252,998,000	192,528,000	172,205,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	971,000	-43,590,000	493,000	550,000	'	-41,576,000	3,254,000
Net income	78,759,000	68,419,000	51,957,000	53,863,000	53,321,000	8,526,000	41,718,000	47,387,000	252,998,000	150,952,000	175,459,000
Net income per share, basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$0.61	$0.61	$0.48	$0.55	$2.96	$2.25	$2.01
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$0.01	($0.51)	'	'	'	($0.49)	$0.04
Net income (in dollars per share)	$0.92	$0.80	$0.61	$0.63	$0.62	$0.10	$0.48	$0.55	$2.96	$1.76	$2.05
Non-cash impairment charge to the sale of Legend	'	'	'	'	'	$42,400,000	'	'	'	'	'