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8. Investment In and Advances to Affiliates (Details 1) (SBS Financial Products Co LLC [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
SBS Financial Products Co LLC [Member]
Total assets	$ 551,000		$ 551,000
Total liabilities	0		0
Total members' capital	551,000		551,000
Total revenues	0	(18,000)	0	(226,000)
Net loss	$ (7,000)	$ (70,000)	$ (18,000)	$ (430,000)

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