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Notes Payable - Narrative (Details)

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Notes Payable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Apr. 21, 2017
Mar. 09, 2016
Nov. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Notes payable to clearing firm under forgivable loans | Notes Payable          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Long-term debt       $ 4,285,000 $ 4,285,000
Notes payable to clearing firm under forgivable loans | Subsequent Event | Notes Payable          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Long-term debt     $ 2,143,000    
Notes payable to clearing firm under forgivable loans | Principal forgiveness | Subsequent Event | Notes Payable          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Income recognized due to forgiveness of debt     2,143,000    
Notes payable to clearing firm under forgivable loans | Interest forgiveness | Subsequent Event | Notes Payable          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Income recognized due to forgiveness of debt     $ 295,000    
Securities America | Amended and Restated Loan Agreement | Term Loan          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Face amount of debt $ 8,000,000        
Interest rate 5.75%        
Revolving Credit Facility          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Face amount of debt       40,000,000  
Extension period   5 years      
Availability under revolving credit facility       40,000,000  
Revolving Credit Facility | Securities America | Amended and Restated Loan Agreement | Line of Credit          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate 2.25%        
Availability under revolving credit facility       1,000,000  
Fair Value | Level 2          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Notes payable, net       $ 26,425,000 $ 24,494,000