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Supplemental Disclosures to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets acquired, excluding cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity | $ 911 | $ 9,724 | $ 1,292
Fiduciary liabilities assumed | (47) | (421) | (93)
Liabilities assumed | (73) | (571) | (182)
Non-controlling interests assumed | (8) | 0 | 0
Fair value of previously-held equity method investment | (15) | 0 | 0
Contingent/deferred purchase consideration | (116) | (190) | (41)
Net cash outflow for acquisitions | 652 | 8,542 | 976
Interest paid | $ 885 | $ 591 | $ 499

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