75000 - Document - Document and Entity Information
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75010 - Statement - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
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75020 - Statement - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Parenthetical)
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75030 - Statement - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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75040 - Statement - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
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75050 - Statement - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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75060 - Statement - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
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75070 - Statement - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical)
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995455 - Disclosure - Organization and Basis of Presentation
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995465 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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995475 - Disclosure - Recent Accounting Pronouncements
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995485 - Disclosure - Fixed Assets
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995495 - Disclosure - Investments
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995505 - Disclosure - Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Class A Common Shareholders
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995515 - Disclosure - Equity-Based Compensation
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995525 - Disclosure - Stockholders Equity
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995535 - Disclosure - Related-Party Transactions
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995545 - Disclosure - Regulatory Requirements
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995555 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies
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995565 - Disclosure - Employee Benefit Plans
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995575 - Disclosure - Income Taxes
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995585 - Disclosure - Segment Information
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995595 - Disclosure - Subsequent Events
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995605 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
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995615 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
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995625 - Disclosure - Fixed Assets (Tables)
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995635 - Disclosure - Investments (Tables)
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995645 - Disclosure - Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Class A Common Shareholders (Tables)
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995655 - Disclosure - Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)
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995665 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
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995675 - Disclosure - Segment Information (Tables)
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995685 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details)
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995695 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)
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995705 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Credit Loss Allowance Activity (Details)
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995715 - Disclosure - Fixed Assets - Schedule of Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net (Details)
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995725 - Disclosure - Fixed and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details)
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995735 - Disclosure - Investments - Summary of Financial Assets Recorded at Fair Value On Recurring Basis (Details)
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995745 - Disclosure - Investments - Additional Information (Details)
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995755 - Disclosure - Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Class A Common Shareholders - Schedule of Calculations of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details)
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995765 - Disclosure - Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Class A Common Shareholders - Schedule of Calculations of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Parenthetical) (Details)
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995775 - Disclosure - Equity-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details)
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995785 - Disclosure - Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Activity Related to RSUs (Details)
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995795 - Disclosure - Stockholders Equity - Additional Information (Details)
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995805 - Disclosure - Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details)
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995815 - Disclosure - Regulatory Requirements - Additional Information (Details)
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995825 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details)
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995835 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Additional Leases Information (Details)
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995845 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Maturities of Our Operating Lease Liabilities (Details)
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995855 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Maturities of Our Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) 2
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995865 - Disclosure - Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Details)
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995875 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details)
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995885 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)
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995895 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Schedule of Geographical Distribution of Revenues and Assets (Details)
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995905 - Disclosure - Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details)
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Vested
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Balance Sheet Location
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Note payments (issued to) employees
Note payments (issued to) employees.
Note payments (issued to) employees
Plan Name [Axis]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Principal repayments
Note payments received from employees
Repayment of Notes Receivable from Related Parties
Expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Payments Under Tax Receivable Agreement
The cash outflow under tax receivable agreement to our Managing Director for cash savings in the tax payable by the entity.
Payments under tax receivable agreement
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $3,923 and $2,125 as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Represents information pertaining to Moelis Asset Management LP.
Moelis Asset Management L P [Member]
Moelis Asset Management LP
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net income (loss) per share attributable to holders of shares of Class A common stock, basic
Note payments received from employees
Note payments received from employees
Note payments received from employees
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Fixed rate of interest (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning Balance
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Short-term Receivables
Receivable Type [Axis]
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total
Asset Class
Asset Class [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations (e.g. new leases and amendments commenced during the period)
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Costs capitalized, net of accumulated amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net, Total
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Share repurchased value
Treasury Stock Purchases
Treasury stock shares acquired
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Number of Shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Installment Period
Installment Period
Installment period.
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Compensation payable
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities, Total
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities
Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities, Total
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Unsecured Promissory Notes
Notes Receivable [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Total financial assets included in cash equivalents
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Minimum total age and consecutive years of service of retiring employees required so that certain qualifying awards granted during employment will not be forfeited
Equity Based Compensation Minimum Age And Consecutive Period Of Service Of Retiring Employees To Not Forfeit Awards Granted
Minimum total age and consecutive period of service of retiring employees required so that certain qualifying awards granted during employment will not be forfeited, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format.
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other Noncash Income (Expense), Total
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Treasury stock, at cost; 13,788,651 and 11,514,247 shares at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash policy.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Geographical
Geographical [Domain]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit losses
Allowance for Credit Losses, beginning balance
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance
Related Party [Member]
Related Party
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four
Lessee operating lease liability payments due after year four.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Office Equipment and Furniture and Fixtures
Office Equipment And Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Tangible personal property used in an office setting and equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities.
Interest income from long-term receivables
Interest Income From Long Term Receivables
Interest income from long term receivables.
Schedule of Calculations of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Basic
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other, net of tax
Communication, Technology and Information Services
Communication Technology And Information Services [Member]
Communication, technology and information services.
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Dividend payable record date
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
U.S. Broker Dealer
Moelis US
Moelis And Company L L C [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the Moelis and Company LLC.
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance
Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Equity-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Travel and related expenses
Travel and Entertainment Expense
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of noncontrolling interests related to partnership units.
Noncontrolling interests related to Class A partnership units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Dilutive Effect Of Noncontrolling Interests Related To Partnership Units
Class A Common Stock
Common Class A [Member]
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with Customer, Liability, Total
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Partnership Units Grant Date Fair Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award partnership units grant date fair value.
Partnership Units, grant-date fair value
Total receivables
Receivables Net
For an unclassified balance sheet, the total amount due to the entity from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value.
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Net operating cash inflows outflows for operating leases.
Net Operating Cash Inflows Outflows For Operating Leases
Net operating cash inflows/(outflows) for operating leases
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Number of shares of common stock to be issued upon exchange of a partnership unit
Number Of Shares Issuable Upon Exchange Of Each Unit
Represents the number of shares to be issued upon exchange of each unit.
Segment Reporting, CODM, Profit (Loss) Measure, How Used, Description
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
2029
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss) per share attributable to holders of shares of Class A common stock
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Balance Sheet Location
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Right-of-use asset and lease liability
Right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Document Type
Document Type
Income taxes, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income Taxes Paid, Net, Total
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Line Of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Minimum age of retiring employees required so that certain qualifying awards granted during employment will not be forfeited
Equity Based Compensation Minimum Age Of Retiring Employee To Not Forfeit Certain Qualifying Awards Granted
Minimum age of retiring employees required so that certain qualifying awards granted during employment will not be forfeited, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Prime
Prime Rate [Member]
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Number of antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted income (loss) per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses, Total
2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Two Thousand Twenty Four Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Two thousand twenty four omnibus incentive plan.
Fee for services
Related Party Transaction Management Fee For Services
Represents the amount of fee paid for certain services resulting from transactions with related party.
Ownership [Domain]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Receivables:
Receivables [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Partnership units vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Partnership Units Vesting Period
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, partnership units vesting period.
Unvested Balance at the beginning of the period
Unvested Balance at the end of the period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Software
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Available committed credit under the facility
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Moelis & Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Weighted average number of incremental shares issuable from unvested RSUs and stock options, as calculated using the treasury stock method
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements, Total
Geographical
Geographical [Axis]
Revenues recognized from opening balance of deferred revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Noncontrolling interests
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Professional fees
Professional Fees
Performance Units
Performance Shares [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net, Total
Proceeds from sales of investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities, Total
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Accumulated amortization, net
Accumulated amortization of capitalized costs
Capitalized Contract Cost, Accumulated Amortization
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Stock purchased
Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues And Sale Of Existing
Number of new stock issued during the period and sale of existing shares.
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Treasury Stock, Balance at beginning of the period (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Balance at end of the period (in shares)
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Changes in Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Fully diluted shares of common stock outstanding if all Class A partnership units were to be exchanged for common stock immediately following the reorganization
Weighted Average Number Of Share Outstanding Diluted If All Units Exchanged For Common Stock Immediately Following Reorganization
Represents the number of shares issued and outstanding and to be used in calculating diluted EPS, if all partnership units of specified class were to be exchanged for common stock immediately following the reorganization.
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Maturity date
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Granted
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Financial Instrument
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Class B Common Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Level 3
Dividends payable ratio to outstanding shares of publicly traded common stock
Dividends Payable Ratio To Outstanding Shares Of Publicly Traded Common Stock
Represents the dividends payable ratio to outstanding shares of publicly traded common stock.
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Fair value of Company's Financial Assets
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of Financial Assets Recorded at Fair Value On Recurring Basis
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting policies.
Issuance of partnership units or other equity converted into common stock shares.
Issuance Of Partnership Units Or Other Equity Converted Into Common Stock Shares
Class A partnership units or other equity converted into Class A Common Stock (in shares)
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Deferred compensation
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Balance at beginning of the period (in shares)
Balance at end of the period (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Total
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 11)
Unvested Balance at the beginning of the period
Unvested Balance at the end of the period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity-based compensation (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture, Total
Provision for credit losses
Bad debt expense, net of reversals
Bad debt expense (benefit)
Short-term Receivables
Short Term Receivables [Member]
Short-term receivables.
Operating Lease, Liability
Lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Total
Interest rate margin (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Write Offs Foreign Currency Translation And Other Adjustments
Write offs foreign currency translation and other adjustments.
Write-offs, foreign currency translation and other adjustments
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Excess tax benefit
Excess tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Regulatory Requirements
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Line Items]
Regulatory requirements
Long-term Debt, Type
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding—basic
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total
Purchase cost
Follow On Shares Purchased Cost
Purchase cost of follow-on share offering.
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Related-Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash
Cash
Cash, Beginning Balance
Cash, Ending Balance
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
Total Moelis & Company equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance
Basis of Accounting
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Investments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
United States
UNITED STATES
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for deferred compensation.
Segment Reporting, CODM, Individual Title and Position or Group Name [Extensible Enumeration]
Plan Name [Domain]
Fair value measurements
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Receivables
Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Axis]
Schedule of Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Rest of World
Rest Of World [Member]
Represents information pertaining to all other nations and regions not included in disclosure.
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of Deposit
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Related Party
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Net capital
Broker-Dealer, Net Capital
Broker-Dealer, Net Capital, Total
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Consecutive years of service of retiring employees required so that certain qualifying awards granted during employment will not be forfeited
Equity Based Compensation Minimum Consecutive Periods Of Service Of Retiring Employee To Not Forfeit Certain Qualifying Awards Granted
Consecutive years of service of retiring employees required so that certain qualifying awards granted during employment will not be forfeited, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example,
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Domain]
Europe
Europe [Member]
Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Pre-tax operating income
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Aircraft Dry Lease (New Lease)
Aircraft Dry Lease (New Lease) [Member]
Aircraft dry lease (new lease).
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Investments at fair value, cost basis
Investment Owned, Cost
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Long-term receivables
Receivables, Long-Term Contracts or Programs
Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs, Total
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Statistical Measurement
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Compensation expenses
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Expenses accrued relating to employer matching contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Percentage of tax benefits payable to partners under tax receivable agreement
Tax Receivable Agreement Payment Percentage Of Cash Savings Realized To Eligible Managing Directors
Represents the payment percentage of cash savings payable to eligible managing directors for any amounts realized under tax receivable agreement.
Reference rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Interest rates (as a percent)
Related Party Transaction, Rate
Class of Stock
Class of Stock [Axis]
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Due from related party
Other Receivables
Amortization expense of capitalized costs
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Dividend Equivalents Issued
Amount of dividend equivalents issued in noncash transactions.
Dividends in kind
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Corporate revolving credit facility.
Corporate Revolving Credit Facility
Corporate Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of credit facility credit period to borrow capital.
Line of Credit Facility Credit Period to Borrow Capital
Line of credit facility credit period to borrow capital
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
2028
Supplemental Income Statement Information:
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Lease Agreement Termination Date
Lease agreement termination date.
Lease agreement, termination date
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Amount due pursuant to tax receivable agreement
Amount Due Pursuant To Tax Receivable Agreement
Represents the amount due pursuant to tax receivable agreement as of the balance sheet date.
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding—diluted
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Interest income recognized
Interest Income Recognized Related Party
Interest income recognized related party.
Entity File Number
Securities Act File Number
Cover [Abstract]
Other expenses
Other Expenses
Other Expenses, Total
Share Repurchase Plan [Member]
Share repurchase plan.
Share Repurchase Plan
Group LP
Group LP
Moelis And Company Group L P [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Moelis and Company Group LP.
Represents information pertaining to aircraft lease entered into during July 2019.
Aircraft Lease Entered Into During July2019 [Member]
Aircraft Lease Entered into During July 2019
Forfeited
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Table]
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Table]
Disclosure pertaining to regulatory capital requirement.
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Cash Paid During Period [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Noncontrolling interests related to Class A partnership units
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic Earning Per Share Noncontrolling Interests Related To Partnership Units
Dilutive securities, effect on basic earning per share, noncontrolling interests related to partnership units.
Shares authorized for issuance
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Increase in base credit commitment amount
Line of Credit Increase in Base Credit Commitment Amount
Line of credit increase in base credit commitment amount.
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Noncash Item [Abstract]
Regulatory Requirements
Broker-Dealer Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Standby Letters of Credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Represents information pertaining to employees.
Employees [Member]
Employees
Net capital in excess of required net capital
Broker-Dealer, Excess Net Capital, Alternative Standard
Broker-Dealer, Excess Net Capital, Alternative Standard, Total
Leases
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Schedule Of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Future Maturities of Our Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Ownership [Axis]
Deferred compensation
Increase Decrease In Deferred Compensation Costs
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of costs to be recognized in expense over the period that the employee is required to provide services in order to vest in payment previously made by the entity.
Vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Less: Tenant improvement allowances
Lessee Operating Leases Liability Tenant Improvement Allowances
Lessee operating leases liability tenant improvement allowances.
Income tax related interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense, Total
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
The increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance
Dividends [Domain]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Revenue and Expense Recognition and Equity-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Additional Disclosure [Abstract]
Total expenses
Operating Expenses
Receivable
Receivable [Domain]
Aircraft Dry Lease (Old Lease)
Aircraft Dry Lease (Old Lease) [Member]
Aircraft dry lease (old lease).
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Add (deduct) dilutive effect of:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Trading
Total financial assets included in investments
Stockholders Equity
Equity [Text Block]
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Class A Common Shareholders
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Summary of Activity Related to RSUs
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Summary of Credit Loss Allowance Activity
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Bank line of credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other Information
Other Information Abstract
Other Information [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Total
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
O 2026 Q2 Dividends
O 2026 Q2 Dividends [Member]
O 2026 Q2 dividends.
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Deferred revenue
Increase Decrease In Contract Liabilities
The increase (decrease) in contract liabilities to provide goods or services to customers in the future.
Equity-based compensation
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture, Total
Borrowings under credit facility
Line Of Credit Outstanding Amount
Line of credit outstanding amount
Payments For Dividends And Tax Distributions
Payments for dividends and tax distributions.
Payments for dividends and tax distributions
Payments for dividends and tax distributions
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Ratio of subscription price to the initial public offering price of shares of common stock
Ratio Of Subscription Price To Initial Public Offering Price Used As Basis For Determination Of Shareholder Economic Rights
Represents the ratio of subscription price to the initial public offering price of shares of common stock which is used as basis to determine economic rights of shareholders.
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
2027
Net income (loss) attributable to holders of shares of Class A common stock—basic
Net income (loss) attributable to Moelis & Company
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Borrowings under the credit facility
Long-Term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit, Total
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Total compensation expense not yet recognized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt Securities trading
Debt Securities, Trading, Unrealized Gain (Loss), Total
Unrealized losses on debt Securities trading
Unrealized Gain (losses) on debt Securities trading
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total financial assets
Private Capital Advisory Receivables [Member]
Private capital advisory receivables.
Private Capital Advisory Receivables
Revenue from related parties
Revenues
Revenues, Total
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Employee-related Liabilities, Total
Compensation payable
Employee-related Liabilities
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount
Value of remaining shares authorized for repurchase
Forfeited
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds
Related Party
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Issuance Of Partnership Units or Other Equity Converted into Common Stock Value
Issuance Of Partnership Units or Other Equity Converted into Common Stock Value
Class A partnership units or other equity converted into Class A Common Stock
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2026
Remainder of 2026
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Schedule of Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting policies.
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Dividends Declared and Tax Distributions
Dividends declared and tax distributions.
Dividends declared and tax distributions
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities Abstract
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Share value authorized for repurchase
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount
Income Statement Location
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Table]
Income Taxes
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income taxes.
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Minimum net capital requirement
Broker-Dealer, Minimum Net Capital Required, Alternative Standard
Broker-Dealer, Minimum Net Capital Required, Alternative Standard, Total
Lease Agreement Start Date
Lease agreement start date.
Lease agreement, start date
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Unused commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring
Total Payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Less: Present value adjustment
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Revenue and Expense Recognition
Revenue And Expense Recognition Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue and expense recognition.
Equity Components
Equity Components [Axis]
Other income and (expenses)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total
Aggregate stock issuance (in shares)
Aggregate Stock Issuance
Represents the aggregate number of stock issued.
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Asset Class
Asset Class [Axis]
Portion Of Deferred Tax Asset Payable
Portion of deferred tax asset payable.
Portion of deferred tax asset payable
Remaining percentage of cash savings realized by the Company (as a percent)
Tax Receivable Agreement Payment Percentage Of Cash Savings Realized By Reporting Entity
Represents the remaining percentage of cash savings realized by the reporting entity under the tax receivable agreement.
Investments
Investments
Investments, Total
Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Other non-cash activity
Restricted Stock and RSUs
Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Represents information pertaining to restricted stock and restricted stock units.
Depreciation and amortization expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction, Total
Unsecured promissory notes from employees
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Aircraft Leases Effective During 2025 [Member]
Aircraft Leases Effective During 2025.
Aircraft Leases Effective During 2025
Corporate Joint Venture
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Dividend payable date
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Statistical Measurement
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
RSUs and Other Stock-based Awards
Restricted Stock Units R S Us And Other Stock Based Awards [Member]
Restricted stock units (RSUs) and other stock-based awards.
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance
O 2026 Q1 Dividends [Member]
O 2026 Q1 dividends.
O 2026 Q1 Dividends
Net income (loss) attributable to holders of shares of Class A common stock—diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted, Total
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Intangible Assets [Text Block]
Fixed Assets
Dividends [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total equity
Cumulative effect on retained earnings
Balance at beginning of the period
Balance at end of the period
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equipment [Member]
Equipment
Deferred Tax Asset and Amount Due Pursuant to Tax Receivable Agreement
Deferred Tax Asset And Amount Due Pursuant To Tax Receivable Agreement Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for deferred tax asset and amount due pursuant to tax receivable agreement.
Minimum age required to be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan
Defined Contribution Plan Minimum Age Required To Be Eligible To Participate In Plan
Represents the required minimum age of employees of the entity to be eligible to participate in the defined contribution 401(k) plan.
Number of units held by noncontrolling interest holders
Partners Capital Account Units Held By Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Represents the number of partnership units to be held by noncontrolling interest holders.
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Base credit commitments
Line of Credit Base Commitment Amount
Line of credit base commitment amount.
Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, and Investment [Table Text Block]
Related-party transactions
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Share repurchased
Treasury Stock Purchases (in shares)
Treasury stock shares acquired (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payments
Line of credit facility, frequency of payments
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
SOFR
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provisions for income taxes
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interests (as a percent)
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Increase (Decrease) in Basis of Converted Stock
Increase (decrease) in basis of converted stock.
Effect of changes in ownership and exchanges of Class A partnership units
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Unvested RSUs
Unvested Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Unvested restricted stock units.
Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Granted
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Total assets
Total assets
Assets
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Broker-Dealer, Net Capital Requirement, SEC Regulation [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Schedule of Additional Leases Information
Schedule Of Additional Leases Information Table [Text Block]
Schedule of additional leases information.
Financial Instruments at Fair Value
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity-based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Deferred tax provision (benefit)
Revenues
Investment Banking Revenue
Stock issued during period, shares
Increase in shares outstanding
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Vested
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income (loss) per share attributable to holders of shares of Class A common stock, diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted
Diluted (in dollars per share)
City Area Code
City Area Code
Partnership Units, granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Partnership Units Grants In Period
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award partnership units grants in period.
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Unrecognized tax benefit.
Commitment amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Private Funds Advisory Receivables
Private Funds Advisory Receivables [Member]
Private funds advisory receivables.
Portion of deferred tax asset payable, period
Portion Of Deferred Tax Asset Payable In Period
Portion of deferred tax asset payable in period.
Equity Based Contributions To External Parties
Represents the amount of equity-based contributions to non-employees and other external parties during the period.
Equity-based payments to non-employees
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Payments for treasury stock purchases
Payment for Treasury Stock Purchases
Payment for Treasury Stock Purchases
Payment for treasury stock purchases.
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Dividends received from equity method investment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Represents information pertaining to Moelis and Company Manager LLC.
Moelis And Company Manager L L C [Member]
Manager
Schedule of Geographical Distribution of Revenues and Assets
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Employee Benefits and Share-Based Compensation
Compensation and benefits expense related to tranche of promissory note
Compensation and benefits
Equity-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Accrued and other receivables
Accrued And Other Receivables
Accrued and other receivables.
Sovereign Debt Securities
Sovereign Debt Securities [Member]
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Secured Bank Line of Credit
Secured Debt [Member]
Investment, fair value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Total financial assets included in investments
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Income Statement Location
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Furniture and Fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Weighted average period to recognize compensation expense
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost Remaining Expense To Be Amortized Over Relevant Vesting Period After Initial Public Offering
Represents the amount of unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards to be amortized over relevant vesting period after initial public offering of shares.
Broker Dealer Credit Facility
Broker Dealer Credit Facility [Member]
Broker dealer credit facility.
Cash equivalents
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Dividends declared per share of Class A common stock
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Dividends declared per share
Add (deduct) dilutive effect of:
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Communication, technology and information services
Communications and Information Technology
Communications and Information Technology, Total
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Long-term Debt, Type
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Occupancy, Net
Occupancy
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Accrued and other receivables
Increase Decrease In Accrued And Other Receivables
Increase decrease in accrued and other receivables.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic By Common Class [Table]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two-Class Method [Table]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
2030
Class of Stock
Class of Stock [Domain]
Percentage of portion of deferred tax asset payable
Percentage Of Portion Of Deferred Tax Asset Payable
Percentage of portion of deferred tax asset payable.
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted [Abstract]
Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company