Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues:
Commissions and fees	$ 1,183,000	$ 1,210,000
Margin interest, marketing and distribution fees	1,080,000	868,000
Investment banking	5,000	12,000
Trading profits	109,000	265,000
Interest and dividends	2,000	143,000
Total	2,379,000	2,498,000
Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits	1,039,000	1,287,000
Clearing fees, including floor brokerage	263,000	238,000
Professional fees	425,000	670,000
Advertising and promotion	20,000	66,000
Communications	80,000	130,000
Occupancy	142,000	182,000
Other general and administrative	352,000	426,000
Total	2,321,000	2,999,000
Net income (loss)	$ 58,000	$ (501,000)
Net loss per share of common stock Continuing operations	$ 0	$ (.02)
Net loss per share of common stock - Basic and diluted	$ 0	$ (0.02)
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic	22,085,126	22,085,126
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted	22,085,126	22,085,126