Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract] Revenues [Abstract] Net Revenues: Fees And Commissions Asset management and administration fees Interest Income Operating Interest revenue Interest Expense Interest expense Interest Income Expense Net Net interest revenue Net interest revenue Trading Gains Losses Trading revenue Other Income Other revenue – net Other — net Provision For Loan Lease And Other Losses Provision for loan losses Provision for loan losses Net other-than-temporary-impairments (credit related losses) recognized in earnings. Net Other Than Temporary Impairments Net impairment losses on securities Net impairment losses on securities Revenues Net Revenues Total net revenues Noninterest Expense [Abstract] Expenses Excluding Interest Labor And Related Expense Compensation and benefits Professional Fees Professional services Occupancy Net Occupancy and equipment Marketing And Advertising Expense Advertising and market development Communication Communications Depreciation And Amortization Depreciation and amortization Gain Loss Related To Litigation Settlement Class action litigation and regulatory reserve Other Expenses Other Noninterest Expense Expenses excluding interest Expenses Excluding Interest Total expenses excluding interest Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Income before taxes on income Income before taxes on income Income Tax Expense Benefit Income tax benefit Taxes on income Taxes on income Net Income Loss Net Income Net Income Net income Preferred Stock Dividends Income Statement Impact Preferred stock dividends Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Net income available to common stockholders Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted Weighted-average common shares outstanding — diluted Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted Earnings Per Share Basic Earnings Per Common Share - Basic Basic EPS Earnings Per Share Diluted Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted Diluted EPS Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Dividends Declared Per Common Share Impairment Of Investments Total other-than-temporary impairment losses Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses Investments Portion In Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Availableforsale Securities Impairment losses reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Other comprehensive income before tax Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax: Other Comprehensive Income Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Change in net unrealized gain on securities available for sale: Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Holding Gain Loss On Securities Arising During Period Before Tax Net unrealized (loss) gain Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment For Writedown Of Securities Included In Net Income Before Tax Reclassification of impairment charges included in net impairment losses on securities Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment For Sale Of Securities Included In Net Income Before Tax Other reclassifications included in other revenue Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Before Tax Other Comprehensive Income Other Before Tax Other Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax Income tax effect Other comprehensive (loss) income, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax Other net changes Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Comprehensive Income Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] Assets Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Securities Segregated Under Federal And Other Regulations Cash and investments segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes (including resale agreements of $14,016 and $19,325 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively) Receivables From Brokers Dealers And Clearing Organizations Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations Receivables From Customers Receivables from brokerage clients — net Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value Other securities owned Other securities owned — at fair value Available For Sale Securities Securities available for sale Securities available for sale Held To Maturity Securities Securities held to maturity Securities held to maturity Securities held to maturity (fair value — $29,490 and $18,732 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively) Loans And Leases Receivable Net Reported Amount Loans to banking clients — net Total loans to banking clients - net Property Plant And Equipment Net Equipment, office facilities, and property — net Total equipment, office facilities, and property - net Goodwill Ending balance Beginning balance Goodwill Acquisition-related goodwill Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Intangible assets — net Other Assets Other assets Total other assets Assets Total assets Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Deposits Deposits from banking clients Total deposits from banking clients Payables To Broker Dealers And Clearing Organizations Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations Payables To Customers Payables to brokerage clients Accrued Liabilities Current And Noncurrent Accrued expenses and other liabilities Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Long-term debt Total long-term debt Liabilities Total liabilities Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock Value Carrying Value Preferred stock — $.01 par value per share; aggregated liquidation preference of $885 Common Stock Value Common stock — 3 billion shares authorized; $.01 par value per share; 1,487,543,446 shares issued Additional Paid In Capital Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Retained earnings Treasury Stock Value Treasury stock, at cost — 190,657,263 shares and 210,014,305 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income Stockholders Equity Ending Balance Beginning Balance Stockholders' equity Total stockholders' equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Cash and investments segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes, resale agreements Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value Securities held to maturity, fair value Securities held to maturity, fair value Securities held to maturity Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference Value Liquidation Preference Preferred stock, aggregate liquidation preference Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares issued Treasury Stock Shares Treasury stock, shares Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash Flows from Operating Activities Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Share Based Compensation Stock-based compensation Total stock-based compensation expense Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit (Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes Total deferred Provision for deferred income taxes Accretion Amortization Of Discounts And Premiums Investments Premium amortization, net, on securities available for sale and securities held to maturity Other Noncash Income Expense Other Payments For Origination And Purchases Of Loans Held For Sale Originations of loans held for sale Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Held For Sale Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Net change in: The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash subject to withdrawal restrictions, restricted deposits held as compensating balances, and cash and securities segregated in compliance with regulations (such as cash deposited in a special reserve account for the exclusive benefit of customers pursuant). Increase Decrease In Cash And Securities Segregated Under Federal And Other Regulations Cash and investments segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes Increase Decrease In Brokerage Receivables Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations The net change during the reporting period in receivables from brokerage clients. Brokerage client balances include margin loans to clients stated net of allowance for doubtful accounts. Increase Decrease In Receivables From Brokerage Clients Receivables from brokerage clients Increase Decrease In Financial Instruments Used In Operating Activities Other securities owned Increase Decrease In Other Operating Assets Other assets Increase Decrease In Payables To Broker Dealers Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations Increase Decrease In Payables To Customers Payables to brokerage clients Increase Decrease In Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payments To Acquire Available For Sale Securities Purchases of securities available for sale Proceeds From Sale Of Available For Sale Securities Proceeds Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities Principal payments on securities available for sale Payments To Acquire Held To Maturity Securities Purchases of securities held to maturity Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities Principal payments on securities held to maturity Payments For Proceeds From Loans And Leases Net increase in loans to banking clients Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Purchase of equipment, office facilities, and property Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired Cash (paid) acquired in business acquisitions - net Payments For Proceeds From Other Investing Activities Other investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Net cash used for investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash Flows from Financing Activities Increase Decrease In Deposits Net change in deposits from banking clients Proceeds From Issuance Of Commercial Paper Issuance of commercial paper Repayments of Commercial Paper Repayment of commercial paper Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt Issuance of long-term debt Repayments Of Long Term Debt Repayment of long-term debt Payment of debt principal Premium For Debt Exchange Premium For Debt Exchange Premium paid on debt exchange Proceeds From Issuance Of Preferred Stock And Preference Stock Net proceeds from preferred stock offerings Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock offerings Net proceeds from preferred stock offering Payments Of Dividends Dividends paid Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised Cash received from options exercised Proceeds from stock options exercised and other Proceeds From Payments For Other Financing Activities Other financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract] Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract] Cash paid during the year for: Interest Paid Interest Income Taxes Paid Income taxes Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Non-cash investing activity: Common stock issued and equity awards assumed for acquisition. Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Common Stock Issued And Equity Awards Assumed Common stock issued and equity awards assumed for business acquisitions (See note "24 - Business Acquisitions") Non-cash investing activity for securities purchased during the period but settled after period end. Noncash Investing Activity Unsettled Securities Purchased Securities purchased during the period but settled after period end Non-cash financing activity: [Abstract] Non-cash financing activity: [Abstract] Non-cash financing activity: Debt Conversion Converted Instrument Amount 1 Exchange of Senior Notes (See note “13 – Borrowings”) Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock, at cost [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Shares, Outstanding Ending Balance (in shares) Beginning Balance (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Shares Acquisitions Issuance of common stock for business acquisition (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Value Acquisitions Issuance of common stock for business acquisition Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues Issuance of preferred stock Dividends Preferred Stock Cash Dividends declared on preferred stock Dividends Common Stock Cash Dividends declared on common stock Stock Option Exercises And Other Stock Option Exercises And Other Value Stock option exercises and other Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Stock-based compensation and related tax effects Stockholders Equity Other Other Introduction and Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Introduction and Basis of Presentation Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Receivables from Brokerage Clients [Abstract] Receivables from Brokerage Clients [Abstract] Disclosures relating to receivables from brokerage clients, including margin loans to clients stated net of allowance for doubtful accounts. Receivables From Brokerage Clients [Text Block] Receivables from Brokerage Clients Other Securities Owned [Abstract] Other Securities Owned [Abstract] The entire disclosure of Other Securities Owned recorded at fair value. Other Securities Owned [Text Block] Other Securities Owned Securities Available for Sale and Securities Held to Maturity [Abstract] This item represents the entire disclosure related to Available-for-sale and Held to Maturity Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities not classified as trading. Held to Maturity Securities are investments in certain debt and equity securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. Securities Available For Sale And Held To Maturity [Text Block] Securities Available for Sale and Securities Held to Maturity Loans to Banking Clients and Related Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract] Loans Notes Trade And Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Loans to Banking Clients and Related Allowance for Loan Losses Equipment, Office Facilities, and Property [Abstract] Property Plant And Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Equipment, Office Facilities, and Property Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Abstract] Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Intangible Assets and Goodwill Other Assets [Abstract] Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Other Assets Deposits from Banking Clients [Abstract] Deposits from Banking Clients [Abstract] This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure for deposits from banking clients. The aggregate of all deposit liabilities held by the entity, including foreign and domestic, interest and noninterest bearing; may include demand deposits, saving deposits, Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (NOW) and time deposits among others. Deposits From Banking Clients [Text Block] Deposits from Banking Clients Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Organizations [Abstract] Due To And From Broker Dealers And Clearing Organizations Disclosure Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Organizations Payables to Brokerage Clients [Abstract] Payables to Brokerage Clients [Abstract] Amounts payable to customers at the balance sheet date. The term customers generally excludes other broker-dealers; persons who are principal officers, directors, and stockholders; and persons whose securities or funds are part of the regulatory net capital of the broker-dealer. Another broker-dealer's account can be classified as a customer if the account is carried as an omnibus account in compliance with certain regulations. The accounts of principal officers, directors and stockholders may be combined in the customer captions if they are not material and the combination is disclosed in the oath that is required to accompany the annual audited FOCUS Report. Payables To Customers Disclosure [Text Block] Payables to Brokerage Clients Borrowings [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Borrowings Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]