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Additional shares of the Company's common stock assumed to be issued pursuant to non-vested RSUs and deferred consideration, as calculated using the Treasury Stock Method (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Assumed conversion of Warrants issued (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants Diluted weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted net income per share from continuing operations attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income per share attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Table] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Table] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral by Type [Axis] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral by Type [Axis] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Type [Domain] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Type [Domain] Asset (Liability) Balance [Member] Asset Liability Balance [Member] Asset (Liability) Balance [Member] Market Value of Collateral Received or (Pledged) [Member] Market Value Of Collateral Received Or Pledged [Member] Market Value Of Collateral Received Or Pledged [Member] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral at Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities Pledged as Collateral Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell Total Assets Total Financial Instruments Owned And Pledged As Collateral At Fair Value And Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Total financial instruments owned and pledged as collateral at fair value and securities purchased under agreements to resell Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net Income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Gain (Loss), net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. 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LP units convertible conversion ratio Limited Partnership Units Convertible Conversion Ratio Limited Partnership Units Convertible, Conversion Ratio Amortization of LP Units Amortization Of Lp Units Amortization Of LP Units Total compensation expense not yet recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted-average period over which the compensation cost is expected to be recognized (in months) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Compensation expense related to acquisition related awards Compensation Expense Related To Acquisition Related Awards Compensation expense related to acquisition related awards Compensation expense related to deferred cash consideration Compensation Expense Related To Deferred Cash Consideration Compensation expense related to deferred cash consideration Grant of acquisition related deferred compensation Grant Of Acquisition Related Deferred Compensation Grant Of Acquisition Related Deferred Compensation Deferred compensation, vesting period (in years) Deferred Compensation Vesting Period Deferred Compensation Vesting Period Expense related to acquisition related deferred compensation Expense Related To Acquisition Related Deferred Compensation Compensation expense related to acquisition related deferred compensation awards. Stock authorized under plan (in shares) Stock Authorized Under Plan Number of Class A shares that may be issued under the plan. Additional shares authorized (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized Shares available to be granted in future (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant RSU's fully vested but not delivered (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Original grant of event based awards (in shares) Original Grant Of Event Based Awards Event based awards granted at the time of the IPO. RSUs convertible into Class A common Stock ratio Restricted Stock Units Convertible Conversion Ratio Restricted Stock Units Convertible Conversion Ratio Unvested awards (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Vesting of Event-based Awards Expense Related To Vesting Of Event Based Awards Expense related to the vesting of Event based awards during the period. Awards forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Deferred cash awards granted Grant Of Deferred Cash Compensation Grant Of Deferred Cash Compensation Deferred compensation, vesting period (in years) Deferred Compensation Vesting Period Years Deferred Compensation Vesting Period Years Compensation expense related to deferred compensation program Compensation Expense Related To Deferred Compensation Program Compensation Expense Related To Deferred Compensation Program Shares issued during period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested units (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Compensation expense related to Service-based Award Compensation Expense Related To Service Based Awards Compensation expense related to service-based awards Modification of Unvested Award (in shares) Modification Of Unvested Share Based Awards Modification of Unvested Share Based Awards Modification of Vested Award (in shares) Modification Of Vested Share Based Awards Modification of Vested Share Based Awards Share based awards reclassified from additional paid-in-capital to other current liabilities Share Based Awards Reclassified From Additional Paid In Capital To Other Current Liabilities Share Based Awards Reclassified From Additional Paid-In-Capital To Other Current Liabilities Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation arrangements Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Awards, vesting period (in years) Awards Vesting Period Awards Vesting Period Requisite service period (in years) Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period Maximum contractual term (in years) Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Contractual Term Deferred Compensation Arrangement Compensation expense Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense Deferred Compensation Arrangement Recorded liability Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability LP Units, Transfer Restrictions Released (in shares) LP Units, Transfer Restrictions Released (in LP units) LP Units released from transfer restrictions Restricted Class A shares, transfer restrictions released (in shares) Restricted Class A Shares, Transfer Restrictions Released (in shares) Restricted Class A Shares released from transfer restrictions Separation expense to certain employees Expense Related To Separation Benefits Expense Related To Separation Benefits Cash distribution for separation benefit Cash Payments Related To Separation Benefits Cash payments related to separation benefits. Number of employees with modified equity based compensation awards Number Of Employees With Modified Equity Based Compensation Awards Number Of Employees With Modified Equity Based Compensation Awards Incremental Compensation Expense From Modifications Incremental Compensation Expense From Modifications Incremental compensation expense related to modifications of awards. Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Period Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Period Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Period Long Term Incentive Plan Payment Period Long Term Incentive Plan Payment Period Long Term Incentive Plan Payment Period Assets Assets [Abstract] Current Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable (net of allowances of $2,436 and $3,886 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively) Receivable from Employees and Related Parties Deferred Tax Assets - Current Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Other Current Assets Other Assets, Current Total Current Assets Assets, Current Investments Investments Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $25,992 and $19,880 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively) Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets (net of accumulated amortization of $27,538 and $20,002 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively) Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Assets Segregated for Bank Regulatory Requirements Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent Total Assets Liabilities and Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accrued Compensation and Benefits Accrued Employee Benefits, Current Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Payable to Employees and Related Parties Other Current Liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Notes Payable Notes Payable Other Long-term Liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Liabilities Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies (Note 18) Commitments and Contingencies Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Evercore Partners Inc. Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common Stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional Paid-In-Capital Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained Earnings (Deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury Stock at Cost (7,702,900 and 5,463,515 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively) Treasury Stock, Value Total Evercore Partners Inc. Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling Interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity Total Liabilities and Equity Liabilities and Equity Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Operating income Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income Evercore LP Units Purchased or Converted into Class A Shares L P Units Purchased Or Converted Into Class Common Stock Value LP Units Purchased or Converted into Class Common Stock Value Amortization and Vesting of LP Units Amortization And Vesting Of Partnership Units Amortization and vesting of partnership units Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Fair value of Noncontrolling Interest in Pan Fair Value Of Noncontrolling Interest Fair value of noncontrolling interest. Issuance of Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest Other Other Non Controlling Interest Activity Other Noncontrolling interest activity for the period Total other items Changes In Noncontrolling Total Other Items Changes in noncontrolling, total other items. Ending balance 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Total Other Revenue, net Other Income Loss Net Of Interest Expense Other Income (Loss) Net Of Interest Expense Interest expense on Senior Notes Interest Expense On Senior Notes Interest costs associated with Senior Notes. Other Revenue, net, Changes in Tax Receivable Agreement Amortization of LP Units and Certain Other Awards Amortization Of Limited Partners Units And Certain Other Awards Amortization of limited partners units and certain other awards. Acquisition Related Compensation Charges Acquisition Related Compensation Charges Compensation charges associated with the Company's acquisition of Lexicon. Intangible Asset Amortization Amortization Of Certain Intangible Assets Amortization of Certain Intangible Assets Other Expenses Disclosure Intangible Assets Associated With Acquisitions [Abstract] Disclosure - Intangible Assets Associated with Acquisitions [Abstract] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Client Related [Member] Client Related [Member] Client related [member]. Acquired Mandates [Member] Acquired Mandates [Member] Acquired mandates [member]. Non-compete/Non-solicit Agreements [Member] Non Compete Non Solicit Agreements [Member] Non compete non solicit agreements [Member]. Other [Member] Other Intangible Assets Associated With Acquisition [Member] Other intangible assets associated with acquisition [Member]. Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Intangible assets, Gross Evercore LP [Member] Evercore L P [Member] Evercore L P [Member]. ECB [Member] Evercore Casade Bolsa S Ade C V [Member] Evercore Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. Member EWM [Member] Evercore Wealth Management [Member] Evercore Wealth Management [Member]. Atalanta Sosnoff [Member] Atalanta Sosnoff Capital L L C [Member] Atalanta Sosnoff Capital L.L.C. [Member] Institutional Equities [Member] Institutional Equities [Member] Institutional Equities [Member]. PCA [Member] PCA [Member] PCA [Member] Noncontrolling Interest (as a percent) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest from Discontinued Operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Redemption Value Of Issued LP Units, value Redeemable Cash Value Of Lp Units Issued Cash value of redemption of LP Units Issues Redemption period (in years) Redemption value accretion Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value Issuance of units, value Temporary Equity, Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Common Unit, Issued (in units) Common Unit, Issued Unit Fair Value (per unit) Unit Fair Value, Per Unit Amount Unit Fair Value, Per Unit Amount Increase from expiration of key-ma life insurance policies Temporary Equity, Expiration of Key-Man Life Insurance Policies Held Temporary Equity, Expiration of Key-Man Life Insurance Policies Held Increase from fair value Temporary Equity, Other Changes Increase in the redeemable noncontrolling interests Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Period Increase (Decrease) Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Purchase of Interest by Parent Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] 2014 2015 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal And Interest In Year Two Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal and Interest In Year Two 2016 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal And Interest In Year Three Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal and Interest In Year Three 2017 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal And Interest In Year Four Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal and Interest in Year Four 2018 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal And Interest In Year Five Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal and Interest in Year Five Total Employee Benefit Plans Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] Disclosure Annual Amortization Of Intangibles For Next Five Years [Abstract] Disclosure - Annual Amortization of Intangibles for Next Five Years [Abstract] 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Significant Of Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Of Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Of Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items] Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items] Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items] Estimated useful lives of the assets (in years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Principal amount of senior unsecured notes Fair value of awards vesting period (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Percentage of Likelihood of Tax Benefit Being Realized (as a percent) Percentage Of Likelihood Of Tax Benefit Being Realized Percentage Of Likelihood Of Tax Benefit Being Realized Disclosure Goodwill Associated With Acquisitions [Abstract] Disclosure - Goodwill Associated with Acquisitions [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill, Beginning Balance Acquisitions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Foreign Currency Translation and Other Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill, Ending Balance Share-Based and Other Deferred Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Disclosure Condensed Statements Of Operations Parent Company Only [Abstract] Disclosure - Condensed Statements Of Operations, Parent Company Only [Abstract] REVENUES Interest Income Interest Income, Operating Total Revenues EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES OPERATING INCOME Operating Income (Loss) Equity in Income of Subsidiary Equity In Income Of Subsidiary The Company's share of income from subsidiary. Provision for Income Taxes Summary of Activity Related to Share-Based Payment Awards Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Furniture and Office Equipment Furniture and Fixtures, Gross Leasehold Improvements Leasehold Improvements, Gross Computer and Computer-related Equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Changes In Noncontrolling Interest Changes In Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Changes in noncontrolling interest Organization Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] ASSETS Equity Investment in Subsidiary Equity Investment In Subsidiary Equity Investment In Subsidiary Deferred Tax Asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Liabilities [Abstract] Payable to Related Party Accounts Payable, Related Parties Long-term Debt - Notes Payable Other Liabilities Other Liabilities Stockholders' Equity Treasury Stock at Cost (7,702,900 and 5,463,515 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Receivable from Employees and Related Parties Schedule Of Receivable From Employees And Related Parties Table [Text Block] Schedule detailing the components of the Company's Receivables from its Related Parties. Payable to Employees and Related Parties Schedule Of Payable To Employees And Related Parties Table [Text Block] Schedule detailing the components of the Company's Payables to its Related Parties. Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Components of Provision for Income Taxes Reflected on Consolidated Statements of Operations Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Reconciliation Between Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Tax Rate Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Details of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Changes in Tax Positions Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Disclosure Reconciliation Between Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate And Effective Tax Rate [Abstract] Disclosure - Reconciliation Between Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Tax Rate [Abstract] Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Tax Rates (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] U.S. Statutory Tax Rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Increase (Decrease) Due to State and Local Taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent Rate Benefits as a Limited Liability Company/Flow Through Rate Benefits As Limited Liability Company Flow Through Rate benefits as a limited liability company/flow through. Foreign Taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent Non-Deductible Expenses Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent Valuation Allowances Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent Write Down of Deferred Tax Asset Income Tax Reconciliation, Write Down of Deferred Tax Asset, Percent Income Tax Reconciliation, Write Down of Deferred Tax Asset, Percent Other Adjustments Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Unvested Balance at beginning of period Granted Forfeited Vested Unvested Balance at end of period Grant Date Weighted Average Fair Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Unvested at beginning of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date Weighted Average Fair Value, Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date Weighted Average Fair Value, Forfeited Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date Weighted Average Fair Value, Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date Weighted Average Fair Value, Vested Unvested at end of period Regulatory Authorities Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Text Block] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] EMCP II [Member] Emcp II [Member] Evercore Mexico Capital Partners II [Member]