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8. Investment In and Advances to Affiliates (Details Narrative) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Net income (loss) $ (1,456,000) $ (1,644,000) $ (7,505,000) $ (4,366,000)
Distribution from equity investees     13,000 1,212,000
Siebert Brandford Shank Co LLC [Member]
        
General and administrative services 25,000 25,000 75,000 75,000
Net income (loss) (393,000) 765,000 4,000 (186,000)
Distribution from equity investees     13,000 1,212,000
Accumulated distributions in excess of cumulative earnings 7,793,000   7,793,000  
SBS Financial Products Co LLC [Member]
        
Net income (loss) (3,000) (23,000) (6,000) (143,000)
Distribution from equity investees     0  
Accumulated distributions in excess of cumulative earnings 649,000   649,000  
Companys share in accumulated distributions $ 216,000   $ 216,000