Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues
Commissions	$ 24,506	$ 22,995
Net dealer inventory gains	2,511	2,544
Investment banking	9,726	6,117
Investment advisory	3,385	3,660
Interest and dividends	716	918
Transaction fees and clearing services	2,498	2,372
Tax preparation and accounting	856	900
Other	371	116
Total Revenues	44,569	39,622
Operating Expenses
Commissions, compensation and fees	37,258	34,710
Clearing fees	738	763
Communications	722	829
Occupancy	1,008	935
License and registration	405	355
Professional fees	1,263	1,086
Interest	4	1
Depreciation and amortization	295	300
Other administrative expenses	1,230	1,287
Total Operating Expenses	42,923	40,266
Income (Loss) before Other Income and Income Taxes	1,646	(644)
Other Income
Change in fair value of warrants issuable	4,092	0
Total Other Income	4,092	0
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	5,738	(644)
Income tax expense (benefit)	679	(191)
Net Income (Loss)	$ 5,059	$ (453)
Net income (loss) per share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ (0.04)
Net income (loss) per share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ (0.04)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)	12,437,916	12,446,064
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	12,438,474	12,446,064