The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for
forward-looking statements. This Report may contain certain statements of a
forward-looking nature relating to future events or future business performance.
Any such statements that refer to our estimated or anticipated future results or
other non-historical facts are forward-looking and reflect our current
perspective of existing trends and information. These statements involve risks
and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently,
actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others,
risks and uncertainties detailed under the section titled "Risks Factors" of our
Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019. Any forward-looking statements
contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q speak only as of the date of
this Report. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by law.

OVERVIEW

We are engaged in independent brokerage and advisory services and asset
management services, investment banking, equity research and institutional sales
and trading, through our broker-dealer subsidiaries, NSC and WEC. We are
committed to establishing a significant presence in the financial services
industry by meeting the varying investment needs of our retail, corporate and
institutional clients. Our wholly-owned subsidiary, NAM, is a
federally-registered investment adviser that provides asset management advisory
services to clients for a fee based upon a percentage of assets managed. We also
provide tax preparation services through National Tax, which provides tax
preparation services to individuals, predominantly in the middle and upper
income tax brackets and accounting services to small and midsize companies.

NSC and WEC are subject to regulation by, among others, the SEC, FINRA and is a
member of the SIPC. In addition, NSC is licensed to conduct its brokerage
activities in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands. National Tax is also subject to regulation by, among
others, the Internal Revenue Service.

On December 31, 2019, we completed our previously announced acquisition of all
of the outstanding equity interests of Winslow Evans & Crocker, Inc., a
Massachusetts corporation ("WEC"), Winslow, Evans & Crocker Insurance Agency,
Inc., a Massachusetts corporation ("WIA"), and Winslow Financial, Inc., a
Massachusetts corporation ("WF"). See Note 7 of the notes to the condensed
consolidated financial statements for additional information.

As of June 30, 2020, we had approximately 940 associated personnel serving
retail and institutional customers, trading and investment banking clients. In
addition to our 32 Company offices located in New York, New Jersey, Florida,
Texas, Massachusetts and Washington, we had approximately 98 other registered
offices, owned and operated by independent owners who maintain all appropriate
licenses and are responsible for all office overhead and expenses.

Our registered representatives offer a broad range of investment products and
services. These products and services allow us to generate both commissions
(from transactions in securities and other investment products) and fee income
(for providing investment advisory services, namely managing clients' accounts).
The investment products and services offered include but are not limited to
stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed money accounts.

COVID-19 Update



The COVID-19 outbreak continues to cause significant disruption in business
activity and the financial markets both globally and in the United States. As a
result of the spread of COVID-19, economic uncertainties have arisen which have
negatively impacted and are likely to continue to negatively impact our
businesses, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, strategies
and prospects. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on our operational and
financial performance will depend on certain developments, including the
duration and spread of the outbreak and impact on our clients, employees,
vendors and the markets in which we operate our businesses, all of which are
uncertain at this time and cannot be predicted. The extent to which COVID-19 may
impact our financial condition or results of operations cannot be reasonably
estimated at this time.

We continue to be cautious due to events that may be driven by the evolution of
this pandemic that are unknown, are highly uncertain, and cannot be predicted as
it relates to the Company's clients, employees, vendors, and the markets in
which the Company operates its businesses.




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B. Riley Proposal Update



On July 24, 2020, B. Riley amended its Schedule 13D filing relating to the
Company and sent the Board a letter containing a revised proposal regarding the
Company. The Company's Special Committee is currently reviewing the B. Riley
revised proposal. The Company does not anticipate having any further comment
unless and until a definitive agreement is reached.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Summary



Our third quarter ended June 30, 2020 resulted in a 22% increase in revenues and
a 26% increase in operating expenses as compared to the comparative period last
year. The COVID-19 outbreak has had a negative impact on our investment banking
and private shares businesses, our higher margin businesses, in the current
quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Revenues



Total revenues increased $10,941,000, or 22%, to $61,716,000, in the current
quarter as compared to $50,775,000 recorded in the comparative period last year.
                                              Three Months Ended
                                                   June 30,                    Increase (Decrease)
                                             2020             2019            Amount          Percent
Commissions                             $ 30,821,000     $ 21,434,000     $   9,387,000           44  %
Net dealer inventory gains                 1,421,000          167,000         1,254,000          751
Investment banking                        14,730,000       15,824,000        (1,094,000 )         (7 )
Investment advisory                        8,709,000        7,577,000         1,132,000           15
Interest and dividends                       870,000        1,434,000          (564,000 )        (39 )
Transaction fees and clearing services     2,262,000        1,465,000           797,000           54
Tax preparation and accounting             2,807,000        2,675,000           132,000            5
Other                                         96,000          199,000          (103,000 )        (52 )
Total Revenues                          $ 61,716,000     $ 50,775,000     $  10,941,000           22  %



Commissions increased $9,387,000, or 44%, to $30,821,000 in the current quarter
as compared to $21,434,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. This
was mainly attributable to an increase in trading commission revenue and $1.2
million in incremental revenue due to the Winslow acquisition. Customer trading
volumes across the industry (according to Bloomberg) increased 78% for the three
months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the prior year period, which we attribute
to COVID-19 related market volatility.

Net dealer inventory gains increased $1,254,000, or 751%, to $1,421,000 in the
current quarter as compared to $167,000 recorded in the comparative period last
year. The increase is primarily due to higher security market values during the
current quarter thus resulting in higher gains. In addition, $0.3 million in
incremental revenue is due to the Winslow acquisition.

Investment banking fees decreased $1,094,000, or 7%, to $14,730,000 in the current quarter as compared to $15,824,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. The prior year quarter was particularly strong in both our traditional investment banking business as well as our private shares business.



Investment advisory fees increased $1,132,000, or 15%, to $8,709,000 in the
current quarter as compared to $7,577,000 recorded in the comparative period
last year. The increase is primarily due to the incremental revenue as a result
of the Winslow acquisition.

Interest and dividend income decreased $564,000, or 39%, to $870,000 in the current quarter as compared to $1,434,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. This was attributable to the drop in the Federal funds rate, as interest rates overall are near zero.


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Transaction fees and clearing services increased $797,000, or 54%, to $2,262,000
in the current quarter as compared to $1,465,000 recorded in the comparative
period last year. This was attributable to an increase in customer trading
volumes as noted above.

Tax preparation and accounting fees increased $132,000, or 5%, to $2,807,000 in
the current quarter as compared to $2,675,000 recorded in the comparative period
last year. The current period increase is attributable to revenue generated by
new business acquisitions.

Other revenue decreased $103,000, or 52%, to $96,000 in the current quarter as
compared to $199,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. This decrease
is primarily due to a decline of client participation in our fully paid stock
lending program. Client participation in this program varies quarter to quarter.

Operating Expenses



Total operating expenses increased $12,795,000, or 26%, to $62,356,000 in the
current quarter as compared to $49,561,000 recorded in the comparative period
last year. Operating expenses have increased due to higher commissions expense
associated with the increase in commissions revenue, and higher legal and
professional fee expenses associated with the B. Riley proposal.
                                        Three Months Ended
                                             June 30,                 Increase (Decrease)
                                       2020            2019            Amount        Percent
Commissions, compensation and fees $ 53,183,000    $ 42,077,000    $  11,106,000        26  %
Clearing fees                           611,000         492,000          119,000        24
Communications                          814,000         720,000           94,000        13
Occupancy                             1,349,000         966,000          383,000        40
License and registration              1,084,000         934,000          150,000        16
Professional fees                     2,360,000       1,130,000        1,230,000       109
Interest                                 26,000           8,000           18,000       225
Depreciation and amortization           755,000         461,000          294,000        64
Other administrative expenses         2,174,000       2,773,000         (599,000 )     (22 )
Total Operating Expenses           $ 62,356,000    $ 49,561,000    $  12,795,000        26  %



Commissions, compensation, and fees increased $11,106,000, or 26%, to
$53,183,000 in the current quarter as compared to $42,077,000 recorded in the
comparative period last year. Commissions, compensation, and fees include
expenses based on commission revenue earned, investment banking and investment
advisory revenues, as well as compensation to our non-broker employees. The
increase is due to higher commissions revenue and therefore higher variable
compensation expense. Commissions is our lowest margin business. In addition,
$1.9 million in incremental expense is due to the Winslow acquisition.
Cost-savings actions taken by us during the fiscal third quarter contributed to
a reduction in our salary and benefits expenses.

Clearing fees increased $119,000, or 24%, to $611,000 in the current quarter as
compared to $492,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. The increase
is primarily due to the incremental expense as a result of the Winslow
acquisition.

Communications expenses increased $94,000, or 13%, to $814,000 in the current
quarter as compared to $720,000 recorded in the comparative period last year.
The increase is primarily due to the incremental expense as a result of the
Winslow acquisition.

Occupancy expenses increased $383,000, or 40%, to $1,349,000 in the current quarter as compared to $966,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. The increase is primarily due to the incremental expense as a result of the Winslow acquisition.



License and registration expense increased by $150,000, or 16%, to $1,084,000 in
the current quarter as compared to $934,000 recorded in the comparative period
last year. This increase is attributable to new licenses for software
applications as we continue to invest in and implement technology enhancements.

Professional fees increased by $1,230,000, or 109% to $2,360,000 in the current
quarter as compared to $1,130,000 recorded in the comparative period last year.
This increase is primarily due to legal and consulting fees related to the B.
Riley proposal and business acquisition matters.


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Interest expense increased by $18,000 to $26,000 in the current quarter as compared to $8,000 recorded in the comparative period last year.



Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $294,000, or 64% to $755,000 in
the current quarter as compared to $461,000 recorded in the comparative period
last year due to higher amortization expense for new customer list intangibles
as a result of new business acquisitions.

Other administrative expenses decreased $599,000, or 22%, to $2,174,000 in the
current quarter as compared to $2,773,000 recorded in the comparative period
last year. This decrease as compared to the prior year quarter, is primarily due
to higher costs for arbitration settlements recorded in the prior year quarter.

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019

Summary



Our nine months ended June 30, 2020 resulted in an 8% increase in revenues and
11% increase in operating expenses as compared to the comparative period last
year. Lower margin commission revenue replaced higher margin investment banking
revenues, contributing to the higher increase in operating expenses.

Revenues



Total revenues increased $11,858,000, or 8%, to $167,441,000 in the nine months
ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $155,583,000 recorded in the comparative
period last year.
                                                Nine Months Ended
                                                    June 30,                     Increase (Decrease)
                                             2020              2019             Amount          Percent
Commissions                             $  85,141,000     $  65,246,000     $  19,895,000           30  %
Net dealer inventory gains                  1,393,000           933,000           460,000           49
Investment banking                         37,515,000        52,692,000       (15,177,000 )        (29 )
Investment advisory                        25,371,000        18,949,000         6,422,000           34
Interest and dividends                      3,389,000         4,430,000        (1,041,000 )        (23 )
Transaction fees and clearing services      6,216,000         5,202,000         1,014,000           19
Tax preparation and accounting              8,046,000         7,572,000           474,000            6
Other                                         370,000           559,000          (189,000 )        (34 )
Total Revenues                          $ 167,441,000     $ 155,583,000     $  11,858,000            8  %



Commissions increased $19,895,000, or 30%, to $85,141,000 in the nine months
ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $65,246,000 recorded in the comparative
period last year. Retail commissions increased due to COVID-19 related higher
customer trading volumes in the current quarter and $2.3 million in incremental
revenue due to the Winslow acquisition, compared to the slower period a year ago
which was impacted by interest rate concerns, volatile markets and the impending
government shutdown.

Net dealer inventory gains increased $460,000, or 49%, to $1,393,000 in the nine
months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $933,000 recorded in the comparative
period last year. The increase is primarily due to the incremental revenue as a
result of the Winslow acquisition.

Investment banking fees decreased $15,177,000, or 29%, to $37,515,000 in the
nine months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $52,692,000 recorded in the
comparative period last year. The prior year was particularly strong in both our
traditional investment banking business as well as our private shares business.
Additionally due to the COVID-19 outbreak, investment banking and private share
deals have been delayed, deferred and, in certain cases canceled.

Investment advisory fees increased $6,422,000, or 34%, to $25,371,000 in the
nine months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $18,949,000 recorded in the
comparative period last year. A net increase in assets under management, due to
increased registered representative recruiting, market valuation levels, and the
continuing reallocation of some client assets to our investment advisory
business contributed to the increase. In addition, $2.6 million in incremental
revenue is due to the Winslow acquisition.


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Interest and dividends decreased $1,041,000, or 23%, to $3,389,000 in the nine
months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $4,430,000 recorded in the comparative
period last year. This decrease is primarily attributable to the drop in the
Federal funds rate as interest rates trend towards zero.

Transaction fees and clearing services increased $1,014,000, or 19%, to $6,216,000 in the nine months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $5,202,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in customer trading volumes.



Tax preparation and accounting fees increased $474,000, or 6%, to $8,046,000 in
the nine months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $7,572,000 recorded in the
comparative period last year. The current period increase is attributable to
revenue generated by new business acquisitions.

Other revenue decreased $189,000, or 34%, to $370,000 in the nine months ended
June 30, 2020 from $559,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. This
decrease is primarily due to a decline of client participation in our fully paid
stock lending program. Client participation in this program varies quarter to
quarter.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses increased $16,685,000, or 11%, to $173,635,000 in the nine months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $156,950,000 recorded in the comparative period last year.


                                                 Nine Months Ended
                                                     June 30,                    Increase (Decrease)
                                              2020              2019             Amount         Percent
Commissions, compensation and fees       $ 147,825,000     $ 132,120,000     $  15,705,000          12  %
Clearing fees                                1,689,000         1,781,000           (92,000 )        (5 )
Communications                               2,587,000         2,239,000           348,000          16
Occupancy                                    3,742,000         2,872,000           870,000          30
License and registration                     3,067,000         2,260,000           807,000          36
Professional fees                            6,431,000         4,848,000         1,583,000          33
Interest                                        63,000            26,000            37,000         142
Depreciation and amortization                2,098,000         1,320,000           778,000          59
Other administrative expenses                6,133,000         9,484,000        (3,351,000 )       (35 )
Total Operating Expenses                 $ 173,635,000     $ 156,950,000

$ 16,685,000 11 %





Commissions, compensation, and fees increased $15,705,000, or 12%, to
$147,825,000 in the nine months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $132,120,000
recorded in the comparative period last year. Commissions, compensation, and
fees include expenses based on commission revenue, net dealer inventory gains,
investment banking and investment advisory, as well as compensation to our
non-broker employees. The increase is primarily related to higher commissions
revenue and therefore higher variable compensation expense. Commissions is our
lowest margin business. In addition, $3.9 million in incremental expense is due
to the Winslow acquisition.

Clearing fees decreased $92,000, or 5%, to $1,689,000 in the nine months ended
June 30, 2020, as compared to $1,781,000 recorded in the comparative period last
year. This decrease is primarily due to higher charge backs to registered
representatives for clearing fees offset in part by the incremental expense as a
result of the Winslow acquisition.

Communications expenses increased $348,000, or 16%, to $2,587,000 in the nine
months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $2,239,000 recorded in the
comparative period last year. The increase is primarily due to the incremental
expense as a result of the Winslow acquisition.

Occupancy expenses increased $870,000, or 30%, to $3,742,000 in the nine months
ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $2,872,000 recorded in the comparative
period last year. The increase is primarily due to several small locations
opened later in fiscal year 2019 as part of the company's geographical expansion
as well as the incremental expense as a result of the Winslow acquisition.

License and registration fees increased $807,000, or 36%, to $3,067,000 in the nine months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $2,260,000 recorded in the comparative period last year. This increase is attributable to licenses for software applications as we continue to invest in and implement technology enhancement.


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Professional fees increased $1,583,000, or 33%, to $6,431,000 in the nine months
ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $4,848,000 recorded in the comparative
period last year. This increase is primarily due to legal and consulting fees
related to the B. Riley proposal and business acquisitions matters.

Interest expense increased $37,000 to $63,000 in the nine months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $26,000 recorded in the comparative period last year.



Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $778,000, or 59%, to $2,098,000
in the nine months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $1,320,000 recorded in
the comparative period last year. Higher amortization expense for new customer
list intangibles as a result of new business acquisitions contributed to the
majority of the increase.

Other administrative expenses decreased $3,351,000, or 35%, to $6,133,000 in the
nine months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $9,484,000 recorded in the
comparative period last year. This decrease as compared to the prior year
period, is primarily due to higher costs for arbitration settlements recorded in
the prior year period.

NON-GAAP INFORMATION

Management considers earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization, or EBITDA, as adjusted, an important indicator in evaluating our
business on a consistent basis across various periods. Due to the significance
of non-recurring items, EBITDA, as adjusted, enables our Board and management to
monitor and evaluate our business on a consistent basis. We use EBITDA, as
adjusted, as a primary measure, among others, to analyze and evaluate financial
and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments and
potential acquisitions. We believe that EBITDA, as adjusted, eliminates items
that are not part of our core operations, such as interest expense and
amortization expense associated with intangible assets, or items that do not
involve a cash outlay, such as stock-related compensation. EBITDA, as adjusted
should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for pre-tax
income (loss), net income (loss) and cash flows from operating activities.

For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, EBITDA, as adjusted, was $2,219,000 and $2,020,000, respectively. The increase of $199,000, or 10%, resulted primarily from higher revenue generation in the current period.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, EBITDA, as adjusted, was $1,763,000 and $4,185,000, respectively. The decrease of $2,422,000, or 58%, resulted primarily from lower profitability in the current period.



The following table presents a reconciliation of EBITDA, as adjusted, to net
income (loss) as reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, or GAAP:
                                              Three Months Ended                Nine Months Ended
                                                   June 30,                         June 30,
                                             2020            2019             2020             2019
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders, as reported                $  (722,000 )   $   233,000     $ (4,078,000 )   $ (1,596,000 )
Interest expense                              26,000           8,000           63,000           26,000
Income taxes                                (235,000 )        88,000       (1,412,000 )       (652,000 )
Depreciation                                 255,000         168,000          750,000          509,000
Amortization                                 500,000         293,000        1,348,000          811,000
EBITDA                                      (176,000 )       790,000       (3,329,000 )       (902,000 )
Non-cash compensation expense                873,000         720,000        2,318,000        3,522,000
Forgivable loan amortization                 262,000         167,000          649,000          500,000
Unrealized loss (gain) on the firm's
warrant portfolio                             18,000         343,000          989,000        1,065,000
Real estate restructuring costs               91,000               -           98,000                -
Professional fee costs associated with
the B. Riley proposal                        548,000               -          548,000                -
Legal and arbitration costs associated
with pre-fiscal 2017 lawsuits not
covered by insurance                         113,000               -          297,000                -
New York City occupancy tax - fiscal
2007 through fiscal 2012                     490,000               -          490,000                -
Gain on disposal of National Tax branch            -               -         (297,000 )              -
EBITDA, as adjusted                      $ 2,219,000     $ 2,020,000     $  1,763,000     $  4,185,000




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EBITDA, adjusted for non-cash compensation expense, forgivable loan
amortization, unrealized loss (gain) on the firm's warrant portfolio, real
estate restructuring costs, professional fee costs associated with the B. Riley
proposal, legal and arbitration costs associated with pre-fiscal 2017 lawsuits
not covered by insurance, New York City occupancy tax - fiscal 2007 through
fiscal 2012 and gain on disposal of National Tax branch, is a key metric we use
in evaluating our business. EBITDA and EBITDA, as adjusted, are considered
non-GAAP financial measure as defined by Regulation G, promulgated by the SEC.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Average balance during the


                                              Ending balance at          

first nine months of fiscal year


                                                  June 30,                     ending September 30,
                                            2020             2019              2020              2019
Cash                                   $ 30,594,000     $ 25,331,000     $   25,426,000     $ 27,487,000
Receivables from broker-dealers and
clearing organizations                    3,645,000        3,252,000          3,441,000        3,356,000
Securities owned (excludes warrants)      3,128,000        2,115,000        

4,545,000 1,874,000



Accrued commissions and payroll
payable, accounts payable and accrued
expenses                                 26,127,000       20,082,000         23,401,000       20,816,000



At June 30, 2020 and 2019 respectively, 35% and 44% of our total assets
consisted of cash, securities owned and receivables from clearing brokers and
other broker-dealers. The level of cash used in each asset class is subject to
fluctuation based on market volatility, revenue production and trading activity
in the marketplace.

NSC is subject to the Net Capital Rule, which, among other things, requires the
maintenance of minimum net capital. At June 30, 2020, NSC had net capital of
$8,103,137 which was $7,103,137 in excess of its required minimum net capital of
$1,000,000. NSC is exempt from the provisions of the Customer Protection Rule
since it is an introducing broker-dealer that clears all transactions on a fully
disclosed basis and promptly transmits all customer funds and securities to
clearing brokers.

WEC is also subject to the Net Capital Rule, which, among other things, requires
the maintenance of minimum net capital and requires that the ratio of aggregate
indebtedness to net capital, both as defined under the Net Capital Rule, shall
not exceed 15 to 1. At June 30, 2020, WEC had net capital of $1,163,064 which
was $1,046,476 in excess of its required net capital of $116,588. WEC's ratio of
aggregate indebtedness to net capital was 1.5 to 1. WEC is exempt from the
provisions of Rule 15c3-3 since it is an introducing broker-dealer that clears
all transactions on a fully disclosed basis and promptly transmits all customer
funds and securities to clearing brokers.

Advances, dividend payments and other equity withdrawals from NSC and WEC are
restricted by the regulations of the SEC, and other regulatory agencies. These
regulatory restrictions may limit the amounts that NSC and WEC may dividend or
advance to us. During the first three and nine months of fiscal 2020 and 2019,
NSC and WEC were in compliance with the rules governing dividend payments and
other equity withdrawals.

We extend unsecured credit in the normal course of business to our brokers. The
determination of the appropriate amount of the reserve for uncollectible
accounts is based upon a review of the amount of credit extended, the length of
time each receivable has been outstanding, and the specific individual brokers
from whom the receivables are due.

The objective of liquidity management is to ensure that we have ready access to
sufficient funds to meet commitments, fund deposit withdrawals and efficiently
provide for the credit needs of customers.

Our primary sources of liquidity include our cash flow from operations and the
sale of our securities and other financing activities. We believe that we have
sufficient funds from operations to fund our ongoing operating requirements for
at least the next twelve months. However, we may need to raise funds to enhance
our working capital and for strategic purposes.

We do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures. We routinely
purchase computer equipment and technology to maintain or enhance the
productivity of our employees and such capital expenditures amounted to $126,000
and $2,376,000 during the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and 2019,
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Certain of our subsidiaries have received loans from the Small Business
Administration's Payroll Protection Plan program, a significant part of the U.S.
government's pandemic stimulus. We anticipate that our use of proceeds from the
PPP loans may result in loans being forgiven. See Note 22 of the notes to the
condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Cash Flows - Operating Activities

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities was $(1,594,000) and $411,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to:

$(4,354,000) of net loss, which included $5,892,000 in non-cash items,

consisting primarily of (i) $2,318,000 of stock-based compensation

expense, (ii) $2,098,000 of depreciation and amortization expense, and

(iii) $2,366,000 of amortization of operating lease assets. These items

were partially offset by $1,412,000 of deferred tax benefit; and

• Changes in operating assets and liabilities consisting primarily of (i) a

$4,677,000 increase in other receivables, (ii) a $1,343,000 decrease in
       accounts payable, accrued expense and other liabilities and (iii) a
       $3,238,000 increase in forgivable loans receivable. These items were

partially offset by (i) a $5,701,000 decrease in securities owned and (ii)

a $675,000 decrease in prepaid expenses.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2019, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to:

$(697,000) of net loss, which included $5,165,000 in non-cash items,


       consisting primarily of (i) $3,522,000 of stock-based compensation
       expense, (ii) $1,320,000 of depreciation and amortization expense, and
       (iii) $500,000 of amortization of forgivable loans; and

• Changes in operating assets and liabilities consisting primarily of (i) a

$724,000 increase in prepaid expenses, (ii) a $1,857,000 increase in other

receivables, (iii) a $549,000 increase in forgivable loans receivable and

(iv) a $1,908,000 decrease in accounts payable. These items were partially

offset by (i) a $715,000 decrease in receivables from broker dealers and

clearing organizations and (ii) a $197,000 decrease in securities owned.

Cash Flow - Investing Activities



Net cash used in investing activities was $2,081,000 and $1,987,000 for the nine
months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Net cash used in investing
activities during the nine months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily attributable
to the acquisition of businesses and during the nine months ended June 30, 2019,
was primarily attributable to the acquisition of businesses and the purchase of
fixed assets.

Cash Flow - Financing Activities



Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $3,827,000 and
$(1,207,000) for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Net
cash provided by (used in) financing activities for the nine months ended
June 30, 2020, was primarily attributable to (i) $(328,000) for the repurchase
of common stock for tax withholding, (ii) $(460,000) of contingent
considerations payments, (iii) $(222,000) for principal payments under finance
obligations, (iv) $(1,485,000) of distributions to non-controlling interest and
(v) $6,497,000 of proceeds from PPP related loans. Net cash used in financing
activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2019, was primarily attributable
to the repurchase of common stock for tax withholding, principal payments under
finance obligations and contingent consideration payments.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS



We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably
likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition,
changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations,
liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

INFLATION



We believe inflation has not had a material effect on our financial condition as
of June 30, 2020, and September 30, 2019, or on our results of operations and
cash flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.



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