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Supplemental Financial Information - Supplemental Financial Position (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |
Principal amount | $ 141.5 | $ 144.4
Consolidated Entities and Consolidated Funds | Consolidated Operating Entities |  |
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |
Principal amount | $ 141.5 | $ 144.4

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