Note 3 - Receivables from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations and Other Receivables	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Abstract]
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3. RECEIVABLES FROM BROKER-DEALERS AND CLEARING ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES At June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the receivables of $4,158,000 and $4,985,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for fees and commissions associated with the Company’s retail brokerage business as well as asset based fee revenues associated with the Company’s asset management advisory business. Other receivables, net, at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 of $4,476,000 and $3,998,000, respectively, principally represent trailing fees and fees for tax and accounting services and are net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $679,000 and $336,000, respectively.

Note 3 - Receivables from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations and Other Receivables

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

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

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

NOTE 3. RECEIVABLES FROM BROKER-DEALERS AND CLEARING ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

At June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the receivables of $4,158,000 and $4,985,000, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for fees and commissions associated with the Company’s retail brokerage business as well as asset based fee revenues associated with the Company’s asset management advisory business.

Other receivables, net, at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 of $4,476,000 and $3,998,000, respectively, principally represent trailing fees and fees for tax and accounting services and are net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $679,000 and $336,000, respectively.