CLOs and Consolidated Variable Interest Entities Schedule of Assets and Liabilities of the Consolidated CLOs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents – restricted	$ 28,045	$ 26,395
Investment in trading securities, at fair value	30,163	35,991
Other assets	36,914	16,405
Assets of consolidated CLOs	1,978,094	1,405,355
Liabilities:
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	57,658	13,899
Total liabilities	1,877,377	1,336,380
Telos Asset Management LLC | Primary beneficiary
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents – restricted	146,281	67,604
Investment in loans, at fair value	1,803,205	1,298,155
Investment in trading securities, at fair value	21,858	19,366
Due from brokers	2,138	15,945
Accrued interest receivable	4,496	4,108
Other assets	116	177
Assets of consolidated CLOs	1,978,094	1,405,355
Liabilities:
Notes payable	1,785,207	1,314,871
Due to brokers	81,623	11,479
Accrued interest payable	10,098	9,745
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	449	285
Total liabilities	1,877,377	1,336,380
Assets, Net	$ 100,717	$ 68,975