Regulatory Requirements (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Regulatory Requirements [Abstract]
Minimum capital requirement	$ 250,000
Percentage of minimum capital requirement	2.00%
Net capital	$ 5,200,000
Net capital exceeding regulatory requirements	$ 4,900,000

Percentage of minimum net capital of broker-dealer and its subsidiary, calculated under Alternative Standard.

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Amount of net capital in excess of minimum required net capital, calculated under Alternative Standard.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1

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Minimum amount of net capital of broker-dealer and its subsidiary, calculated under Alternative Standard.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1

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Amount of net capital of broker-dealer.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1