Note 5 - Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations and Other Receivables	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Abstract]
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5. BROKER-DEALERS AND CLEARING ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the receivables of $4,985,000 and $4,296,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for commissions and fees associated with the Company’s retail brokerage business as well as asset based fee revenue associated with the Company’s asset management advisory business. Other receivables at September 30, 2014 and 2013 of $3,998,000 and 1,424,000, respectively, principally represent trailing fees and fees for tax and accounting services in 2014 and investment banking fees in 2013 and are net of an allowance for uncollectable accounts of $323,000 and $13,000, respectively.

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

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Abstract]

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

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

At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the receivables of $4,985,000 and $4,296,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for commissions and fees associated with the Company’s retail brokerage business as well as asset based fee revenue associated with the Company’s asset management advisory business. Other receivables at September 30, 2014 and 2013 of $3,998,000 and 1,424,000, respectively, principally represent trailing fees and fees for tax and accounting services in 2014 and investment banking fees in 2013 and are net of an allowance for uncollectable accounts of $323,000 and $13,000, respectively.