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Securities - Realized Gains and Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |  |
Gross realized gains | $ 1,306 | $ 1,568 | $ 12,299
Related tax expense | $ 386 | $ 464 | $ 3,636

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