Note 5 - Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Receivables and Payables	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5. BROKER-DEALERS AND CLEARING ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES At March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the receivables of $3,521,000 and $2,714,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for fees and commissions. At March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the amounts payable to broker-dealers and clearing organizations of $157,000 and $139,000, respectively, represent amounts owed to clearing firms or other broker dealers for fees on transactions and payables to other broker dealers associated with tri-party clearing agreements.

Note 5 - Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Receivables and Payables

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 5. BROKER-DEALERS AND CLEARING ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES

At March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the receivables of $3,521,000 and $2,714,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for fees and commissions. At March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the amounts payable to broker-dealers and clearing organizations of $157,000 and $139,000, respectively, represent amounts owed to clearing firms or other broker dealers for fees on transactions and payables to other broker dealers associated with tri-party clearing agreements.