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Operating Expenses (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Operating Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

The following tables present a breakdown of our expense categories as presented within our consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive (loss) income.

   2024   2023   2022 
Clearing and operation cost  $52,722,425   $43,833,078   $39,490,080 
Market and data fees   16,056,015    12,720,971    11,631,838 
Handling charge expense   10,528,178    9,864,869    8,642,199 
Total  $79,306,618   $66,418,918   $59,764,117 
   2024   2023   2022 
Employee compensation benefits  $43,399,693   $35,111,616   $34,381,625 
Cloud service fees   13,280,129    11,806,489    8,928,904 
System costs   7,160,641    5,238,363    3,462,585 
Total  $63,840,463   $52,156,468   $46,773,114 
   2024   2023   2022 
Advertising and promotions  $108,190,912   $92,182,380   $92,412,497 
Free stock promotions   23,980,001    55,225,961    40,371,848 
Employee compensation and benefits   6,550,318    4,849,661    7,496,242 
Total  $138,721,231   $152,258,002   $140,280,587 
   2024   2023   2022 
Employee compensation and benefits  $77,187,479   $61,466,048   $45,543,590 
Compliance fees   11,212,942    8,740,324    7,457,835 
Office related   14,677,995    10,078,418    6,607,901 
Professional services   10,586,397    9,966,117    8,939,260 
Depreciation and amortization of right-of-use assets   6,669,419    4,675,664    3,500,581 
Other   2,380,396    863,232    911,042 
   $122,714,628   $95,789,803   $72,960,209