Regulatory Requirements (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]
Maximum Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital	15
Regulatory Requirements Uniform Net Capital Rule
Net Capital	$ 507,518	$ 370,604
Minimum Net Capital Requirement	$ 84,514	$ 84,055
Ratio of Aggregate Indebtedness to Net Capital	2.50	3.40

Represents the maximum ratio of total aggregate indebtedness to net capital.

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Amount of minimum net capital required to be maintained to engage in securities transactions.

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-Name Rule 15c3-1
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-Section 15c3-1

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Net capital is equal to the net worth of the broker dealer, less certain items such as exchange memberships, carrying value of securities not readily marketable, haircuts on marketable securities in proprietary accounts, furniture and equipment and other illiquid assets as defined.

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Indebtedness divided by net capital.

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