NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
BRS:
Net Capital Requirements (Details) [Line Items]
Net capital	$ 79,560	$ 69,197
Excess capital	74,393	65,420
Net capital requirement	5,167	3,777
BRWM:
Net Capital Requirements (Details) [Line Items]
Net capital	7,521	16,384
Excess capital	6,186	14,832
Net capital requirement	$ 1,335	$ 1,552

Net Capital Requirements (Details) [Line Items]

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

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-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
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Minimum amount of net capital of broker-dealer and its subsidiary, calculated under Alternative Standard.

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Amount of net capital of broker-dealer.

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