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NOTE 3 - Restricted Cash
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE 3 – Restricted Cash

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, NCS, has entered into securities clearing agreements with Penson Financial Services, Inc. (“Penson”) and Wedbush, Morgan Securities, Inc. (“Wedbush”).  Pursuant to these agreements, the Company is required to maintain a deposit account with each respective clearing firm in amounts determined based on the Company’s transaction volume. As of March 31, 2012, the Company maintained deposits with Penson and Wedbush of $250,405 and $61,412, respectively, for total restricted cash of $311,817.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company maintained deposits with Penson and Wedbush of $250,405 and $61,412, respectively, for total restricted cash of $311,817.