Note 5 - Broker-Dealers And Clearing Organizations Receivables and Payables	3 Months Ended
Dec. 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 December 31 and September 30, 2012, the receivables of $2,590,000 and $3,650,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for fees and commissions. At December 31 and September 30, 2012, the amounts payable to broker dealers and clearing organizations of $34,000 and $119,000, 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

Dec. 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 December 31 and September 30, 2012, the receivables of $2,590,000 and $3,650,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for fees and commissions. At December 31 and September 30, 2012, the amounts payable to broker dealers and clearing organizations of $34,000 and $119,000, 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.