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<FEE-REVENUE> 1,047<F6>
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<FN>
<F1>The amounts disclosed in the financial data summary should be read in
conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the
notes thereto.
<F2>Represents the first Monday of the period.
<F3>Includes cash and cash equivalents and cash and securities segregated in
compliance with U.S. federal and other regulations as disclosed on the
condensed consolidated statement of financial condition.
<F4>Included in other assets on the condensed consolidated statement of financial
condition.
<F5>Includes revenues from principal investments, which mainly represents revenues
from the firm's merchant banking investments.
<F6>Included in revenues from asset management and securities services on the
condensed consolidated statement of earnings.
<F7>Includes amortization of employee initial public offering awards.
</FN>
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