Represents the amount of net capital as a percentage of aggregate debit items maintained by the entity.

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

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1

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Minimum amount of net capital of broker-dealer and its subsidiary, calculated under Alternative Standard.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1

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Amount of net capital of broker-dealer.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1

Amount of net capital calculated under Alternative Standard in excess of five percent of debit items.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1

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Cash and securities deposited in a special reserve account for the exclusive benefit of customers.

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Regulatory Matters - Net Capital Position, Broker-Dealers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019
Net Capital
Amount required to be segregated in cash and securities for the benefit of customers	$ 178,805	$ 157,436	$ 156,851
Hilltop Securities
Net Capital
Net capital	245,293
Less required net capital	9,502
Excess net capital	$ 235,791
Net capital as a percentage of aggregate debit items	51.60%
Net capital in excess of 5% aggregate debt items	$ 221,539
HTS Independent Network
Net Capital
Net capital	3,179
Less required net capital	250
Excess net capital	2,929
Hilltop Broker-Dealers
Net Capital
Amount required to be segregated in cash and securities for the benefit of customers	$ 178,800	$ 157,400