Compensation Plans - Expense Recognition of Deferred Compensation (Detail) - Restricted stock	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
2019 (Remaining Period)	$ 5,697,960
2020	9,574,330
2021	5,976,136
2022	1,551,965
2023	328,299
Thereafter	121,718
Total	$ 23,250,408

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