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Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses), net of gains and losses from forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts | $ 2,846 | $ (5,574) | $ 399
Depreciation and amortization expense | $ 36,281 | $ 42,853 | $ 42,336
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |  |
Credit term | 60 days |  |
Threshold period past due | 60 days |  |
Financial Advisory |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |  |
Threshold period past due, full provision | 180 days |  |
Asset Management |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |  |
Threshold period past due, full provision | 10 months |  |
Minimum |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |  |
Credit term | 1 month |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |  |
Credit term | 4 years |  |

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