Note 7 - Advances to Registered Representatives - 10Q

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block]

NOTE 7. ADVANCES TO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES

The following table sets forth advances to registered representatives for the quarter ended March 31, 2013:

	Advances to Registered Representative
Balance, December 31, 2012	$	833,000
Advances		60,000
Amortization or repayment of advances		(147,000	)
Balance, March 31, 2013	$	746,000

There were no unamortized advances outstanding attributable to registered representatives who ended their affiliation with National Securities prior to the fulfillment of their obligation.

NOTE 6. ADVANCES TO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES

An analysis of advances to registered representatives for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

	Advances to Registered Representative
Balance, September 30, 2010	$	1,441,000
Advances		78,000
Amortization or repayment of advances		(567,000	)
Balance, September 30, 2011	$	952,000
Advances		203,000
Amortization or repayment of advances		(265,000	)
Balance, September 30, 2012	$	890,000

There were no unamortized advances outstanding at September 30, 2012 and 2011 attributable to registered representatives who ended their affiliation with National Securities prior to the fulfillment of their obligation.