Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Relationships
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Concentration Of Credit Risk And Significant Relationships Disclosure [Abstract]  
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Relationships

22. Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Relationships

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents held. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions. Cash deposits maintained at a financial institution may exceed the federally insured limit.

 

The following portfolios and related funds provided over 10 percent of the total revenue of the Company for the fiscal years noted, and is comprised of investment advisory and administration fees, underwriting commissions, distribution plan payments and service fees for the years ended October 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

 (dollar figures in thousands) 2011 2010 2009
 Large Cap Value Portfolio and related funds$ 127,650$ 126,565$ 94,665
  Percent of total revenue 10.1% 11.3% 10.6%
 Tax-Managed Growth Portfolio and related funds $ -$ -$ 100,933
  Percent of total revenue  -  - 11.3%