Note 7 - Advances to Registered Representatives - 10Q (Tables)

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 [Table Text Block]

	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

	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