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Investment Securities - Fair Value Measurements (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Percentage of investments recorded at fair value | 66.00% | 68.00%

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