Note 6 - Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Receivables and Payables	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Abstract]
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6. BROKER-DEALERS AND CLEARING ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES At December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, the receivables of $2,799,000 and $4,296,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for fees and commissions. At December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, the amounts payable to broker dealers and clearing organizations of $13,000 and $13,000, respectively, represent amounts owed to clearing firms or other broker dealers for fees on transactions and payables to other broker dealers.

The entire disclosure for Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations, including data and tables. This may include amounts receivable from and payable to broker-dealers and clearing organizations, including securities failed to receive, deposits received for securities loaned, amounts payable to clearing organizations related to open transactions, floor brokerage payables and payables for commodities futures accounts liquidating to an equity balance on a broker-dealer's records.

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