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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2026
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure	Investments in Unconsolidated Entities As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, our investment in unconsolidated entities balance totaled $49.8 million and $50.3 million, respectively. We have investments in both equity method investments and investments in equity securities with and without a readily determinable fair value. The carrying amount of investments in equity securities without a readily determinable fair value, including our investment in SmartX Advisory Solutions, was $44.2 million and $44.0 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. We did not record any material adjustments or impairment losses in the first six months of 2026 or 2025.

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

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The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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