Acquisitions - Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Net revenues	$ 1,289,331	$ 1,252,260	$ 1,183,131
Net income from continuing operations applicable to Piper Sandler Companies	$ 44,453	$ 73,952	$ 6,327

Amount after tax of pro forma income from continuing operations as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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