Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Relationships (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Concentration Of Credit Risk And Significant Relationships Disclosure Table [Abstract]  
Components of portfolio and related funds that make up over 10% of the Company's total revenue
 (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%