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Sale of SEI Asset Korea (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Mar. 28, 2013
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Gain on sale of subsidiary $ 0 $ 0   $ 0 $ 2,791
SEI Asset Korea Co., Ltd. [Member]          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Contingent purchase price from sale of SEI AK     $ 11,220    
Gain on sale of subsidiary         $ 2,791
Gain on sale of subsidiary, diluted earnings per share impact, net         $ 0.01