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NET CAPITAL (Subsidiary Company)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Subsidiary Company
 
NET CAPITAL

The Company is subject to the SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule 15c3-1, which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined, shall not exceed 15 to 1. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had net capital of $21,353,097 and $16,842,830, respectively, which was $20,860,291 and $15,721,207, respectively, in excess of its required net capital and its ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital was 0.35 and 1.00 to 1, respectively. The Company claims exemption from the reserve requirements under Section 15c-3-3(k)(2)(ii).