Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1 - Financial Statements
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 431,092
$ 482,854
Trade accounts receivable, net
135,400
114,970
Right to use lease asset
68,466
259,645
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
238,982
238,324
Total current assets
873,940
1,095,793
OTHER ASSETS
Property and equipment, net
59,855
81,712
Proprietary content, net
131,051
143,643
Right to use lease asset
177,537
–
Intellectual property
53,170
53,170
Goodwill
8,475,305
8,475,305
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 9,770,858
$ 9,849,624
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable – trade
$ 7,058
$ 107,674
Accrued expenses
1,178,227
1,067,392
Contract liabilities
64,070
76,470
Deferred rent
117,343
–
Line of credit
49,145
54,112
Lease liability – current
16,541
259,645
Related Party Payables
65,937
69,838
Notes payable
29,625
23,596
Total current liabilities
1,527,946
1,658,727
Notes payable - net of current
705,431
712,982
Lease liability - non-current
229,462
–
Total non-current liabilities
934,893
712,982
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 83,618,412 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 83,618,412 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020
83,618
83,618
Additional paid-in capital
14,409,550
14,385,086
Accumulated deficit
(7,185,150 )
(6,990,790 )
Total stockholders’ equity
7,308,018
7,477,914
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$ 9,770,858
$ 9,849,624
The accompanying notes are in integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended December 31,
2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
REVENUE
Broker Dealer Income
$ 268,098
$ –
Investment management fees
839,029
408,096
Service income
600,550
283,107
Total revenue
1,707,677
691,203
OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost of services
35,547
12,012
Professional services
132,730
115,333
Depreciation and amortization
35,330
26,022
General and administrative
336,766
98,831
Marketing
20,546
21,113
Salaries and wages
1,334,782
578,812
Total operating expenses
1,895,701
852,123
Net operating loss
(188,024 )
(160,920 )
OTHER EXPENSE
Interest expense
(1,113 )
(1,669 )
Other Income (Expense)
–
150,547
Total other expense
(1,113 )
148,878
Net Loss before Income taxes
(189,137 )
(12,042 )
Income Taxes
(5,223 )
–
NET LOSS
$ (194,360 )
$ (12,042 )
LOSS PER SHARE - Basic and Diluted
$ –
$ –
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
For the three-month periods ended December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
Number of Shares Issued and Outstanding
Common Stock Par Value Amount
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Total
Balance at September 30, 2019
41,436,033
$ 41,436
$ 7,391,592
$ (6,199,115 )
$ 1,233,913
Stock based employee compensation expense
–
–
3,810
–
3,810
Stock options exercised
12,799
13
(13 )
–
–
Private Placement stock issue
75,757
76
24,924
–
25,000
Net loss
–
–
–
(12,042 )
(12,042 )
Balance at December 31, 2019
41,524,589
$ 41,525
$ 7,420,313
$ (6,211,157 )
$ 1,250,681
Balance at September 30, 2020
83,618,412
$ 83,618
$ 14,385,086
$ (6,990,790 )
$ 7,477,914
Stock based employee compensation expense
–
–
24,464
–
24,464
Net loss
–
–
–
(194,360 )
(194,360 )
Balance at December 31, 2020
83,618,412
$ 83,618
$ 14,409,550
$ (7,185,150 )
$ 7,308,018
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended December 31,
(Unaudited)
2020
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$ (194,360 )
$ (12,042 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
35,330
26,022
Stock based compensation
60,170
7,085
Right of use of lease asset
–
23,136
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
(20,430 )
12,877
Accounts receivable - related party
–
–
Prepaid expenses
(658 )
(27,254 )
Accounts payable – trade
(100,616 )
45,605
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
75,129
(30,013 )
Related Party Payable
(3,901 )
–
Deferred revenue
104,944
(28,048 )
Lease liability
–
(23,136 )
Net cash used in operating activities
(44,392 )
(5,768 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment
(881 )
(3,770 )
Net cash used in investing activities
(881 )
(3,770 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings from lines of credit
–
1,502
Proceeds from notes payable
–
–
Payments on notes payable
(1,522 )
(4,386 )
Payments on line of credit
(4,967 )
(3,402 )
Proceeds from the sale of common stock
–
25,000
Net cash provided by financing activities
(6,489 )
18,714
TOTAL INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(51,762 )
9,176
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
482,854
36,053
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$ 431,092
$ 45,229
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
$ 1,113
$ 1,689
Taxes
$ 5,223
$ –
The accompanying notes are in integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc., and
subsidiaries (the “Company”) is headquartered in Austin Texas, with locations in Allen, Texas, Denver, Colorado and
Cincinnati, Ohio. The currently operating wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company include:
Sofos Investments, Inc. (“Sofos”).
Sofos is a registered investment advisor (“RIA”), registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and provides
asset management services to individuals and businesses, including money management, financial planning, and wealth management.
Sofos commenced its money management services in late 2019, and by December 2020 had in excess of $100,000,000 in assets under
management.
Tax Master Network, LLC, runs the Tax Master
Network® (“TMN”) that provides four primary services including monthly subscriptions to the TMN systems, coaching
and marketing services. TMN currently supports over 300 Certified Public Accountants (“CPA”) and Enrolled Agent professionals,
training them to support clients through tax planning services. TMN has developed the Certified Tax Master® that includes client
acquisition and retention systems. TMN also offers tax planning services through the Tax Blueprint®, which includes an extensive
individualized review and assessment of the client’s tax situation. The initial assessment sets the requirements for a custom
Tax Blueprint® for each client to use as guide to implementation of the identified tax savings strategies. Finally, TMN offers
the Tax Operating System, which is a system for integrating and executing tax planning strategies. In addition, TMN will be launching
new efforts to increase subscribers, including a revamped tax operating system and financial advisor business development programs
that will assist TMN subscribers in increasing their business activity. The goal is to provide TMN subscribers with a platform
for them to enhance their business opportunities in the areas of investment and financial advice and to increase their effectiveness
as tax advisors to small businesses and individuals.
Tax Master Network, LLC gives CPAs, Enrolled
Agents, and other tax professionals a system for marketing, selling, and fulfilling tax-planning engagements. The system rests
on two proprietary SAAS-based applications, the Tax Ninja software, which uses non-technical language in written reports introducing
clients to tax-saving concepts and strategies; and the Tax Operating System®, which automates implementation of tax strategies.
The system also includes: 1) marketing and practice-management tools and resources; 2) access to the Technical Training Center
and the Sales Training Center to support members; 3) the monthly Fueled program which promotes personal development education;
4) the weekly Tax Beat client newsletter (a client newsletter); and 6) the Certified Tax Master® designation (which identifies
members as offering special training not usually available to clients). TMN membership also includes the Financial Advisor Technical
Education (FATE) program, which serves two goals: 1) it helps tax planners do a better job helping clients manage tax exposure
in their investment portfolios; and 2) it gives members a proprietary "done for you" path into the investment advisory
business.
MPath Advisor Resources, LLC (“MPath”)
MPath is an insurance marketing organization and provides insurance products and services to insurance agents or agencies. This
is a new venture that will be focused upon insurance marketing and will capture business synergies in the sale of insurance products
by financial advisors with TMN and with Forta.
Forta Financial Group, Inc. (“Forta”)
is a broker-dealer, a registered investment advisor, and a licensed insurance agent. It primarily operates in Colorado and has
independent advisors and representative in other states. Forta will be focused on attracting independent advisors and supporting
TMN members as they grow their financial advisory businesses. Forta is implementing plans to recruit independent advisors which
will increase revenue. Forta does not hold funds or securities for customers or owe money or securities to customers. Pursuant
to Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Forta is required to maintain minimum net capital of $100,000 and ratio
of aggregate indebtedness to net capital shall not exceed 15 to 1. On December 31, 2020, the Forta’s net capital was $294,485
and the aggregate indebtedness to net capital was 78.72%. The Company is exempt from certain provisions of Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Such exemption is in accordance with paragraph (k) (2) (ii) of the Rule.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting
polices consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) is as follows.
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Beginning as of May 21, 2020 Forta’s
assets and liabilities are included in Company’s assets and liabilities and Forta’s results of operations have been
consolidated with Company’s results.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid
investments with an initial maturity of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash
balances at financial institutions located throughout the United States, which at times may exceed insured limits. The Company
has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash
equivalents. Cash does not include restricted cash, including the net capital deposit of approximately $100,000 at First Clearing,
which is recorded on the balance sheet with prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Receivables
Trade accounts receivable are carried at
the invoiced amount less an estimate made for doubtful accounts based on management’s review of outstanding balances. The
collectability of the Company’s accounts receivable is reviewed on an ongoing basis, using historical payment trends and
a review of specific accounts. Accounts receivable are written off after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted
and when management determines the amounts to be uncollectible. Recoveries of receivables previously written off are recorded when
received. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, respectively.
In the normal course of business, the Company
may extend credit to its customers, on an unsecured basis, substantially all of whom are in the United States of America. The Company
does not believe that it is exposed to any significant risk of loss on accounts receivable.
Prepaid Expenses and other current assets
Prepaid expenses consist of expenses the
Company has paid for prior to the service or good being provided. These prepaid expenses will be recorded as expense at the time
the service has been provided.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost,
less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to earnings
over their estimated service lives by the straight-line method.
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Maintenance and repairs are charged to
earnings as incurred; major repairs and replacements are capitalized. When items of property or equipment are sold or retired,
the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.
Proprietary Content
The proprietary content acquired as a part
of the TMN purchase has been recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at $525,100, the value attributed to it
on the date of the purchase. The proprietary content is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an eight- year estimated
life. During each of the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded amortization expense of $16,544 and
$16,410 respectively, on this intangible asset, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2020 was $394,049 and $377,505 at September 30,
2020.
Future amortization of proprietary content
is estimated to be as follows for the years ended September 30:
2021
$ 49,632
2022
81,419
$ 131,051
Non-compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements entered into as
a part of the TMN purchase have been recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at $26,300, the value attributed
to such agreements on the date of the purchase. The non-compete agreements are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the
five-year term of the non-compete clause of the agreement. During each of the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the
Company recorded amortization expense of $0 and $1,315 respectively on this intangible asset, which is included in depreciation
and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Accumulated amortization was $26,300 at September
30, 2020. This asset is fully depreciated and written off, as of September 30, 2020.
Intellectual Property
The Company accounts for intellectual property
in accordance with GAAP and accordingly, intellectual property are stated at cost. Intellectual property with indefinite lives
are not amortized but are tested for impairment at least annually. Management has determined that the intellectual property have
an indefinite life and do not consider the value of intellectual property recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets
to be impaired as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the value
of the purchase price and related costs over the identifiable assets from business acquisitions. The Company conducts an annual
impairment assessment, at the reporting unit level, of its recorded goodwill. The Company assesses qualitative factors in order
to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than it is carrying amount. The
qualitative factors evaluated by the Company include: macro-economic conditions of the local business environment, overall financial
performance, and other entity specific factors as deemed appropriate. If, through this qualitative assessment, the conclusion is
made that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than it is carrying amount, a two-step impairment
test is performed. Management determined, by assessing the qualitative factors, that it is more likely than not that the fair value
of the reporting unit is greater than it carries value. Management does not consider the value of goodwill recorded in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets to be impaired as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020.
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Goodwill consists of the following:
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
TMN Goodwill
$ 1,094,702
$ 1,094,702
Forta Goodwill
7,380,603
7,380,603
Total Goodwill
$ 8,475,305
$ 8,475,305
Income Taxes
The Company records federal and state income,
which requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes based on tax effects of
differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities.
The Company accounts for all uncertain
tax positions in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)
740 – Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties
and disclosure related to uncertain income tax positions. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized
tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. There was no accrued interest, penalties or uncertain tax positions as of December
31, 2020 and September 30, 2020.
From time to time, the Company is audited
by taxing authorities. These audits could result in proposed assessments of additional taxes. The Company believes that its tax
positions comply in all material respects with applicable tax law. However, tax law is subject to interpretation, and interpretations
by taxing authorities could be different from those of the Company, which could result in the imposition of additional taxes. The
Company’s Federal returns since 2016 are still subject for examination by taxing authorities.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share is computed
by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting
period. Average number of common shares were 83,618,412 and 41,495,070 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
For the three months ended December 31,
2020, approximately 3,626,446 common stock equivalents were not added to the diluted average shares because inclusion of such
equivalents would be antidilutive. For the three months ended December 31, 2019, approximately 2,161,605 common stock equivalents
were not added to the diluted average shares because inclusion of such equivalents would be antidilutive.
Revenue Recognition
The Company adopted the Financial Accounting
Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts
with Customers October 1, 2019 on a modified basis. As the initial adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the
Company's financial condition or results of operations, no cumulative effect was recognized at the date of initial application.
The Company also had no significant changes to systems, processes, or controls.
The Company derives its revenues primarily
from the following activities: Investment Management Fees, Securities Brokerage Commissions, Tax Master Network subscriptions,
Tax Operating System subscriptions, Financial Advisor subscriptions, Tax BluePrint sales, and Insurance Sales.
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Investment management fees are recognized
as services are provided by the Company. Investment management fees include fees earned from assets under management by providing
professional services to manage clients’ investments. Fees are generally paid quarterly, in advance, for each quarter or
monthly in arrears. Revenues are earned over the period in which the service is provided, which is typically monthly.
The Company generates services income which
is recognized when consulting and other professional services are performed by the Company (primarily from TMN and MPath). Income
is recognized as services are delivered.
Revenue represents gross billings less
discounts, and are net of sales taxes, as applicable. Amounts invoiced for work not yet completed are shown as deferred revenue
in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Trade accounts receivable are carried only
for investment management fees that are paid in arrears. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2020
and 2019, respectively.
In the normal course of business, the Company
extends credit on an unsecured basis to its customers, substantially all of whom are located in the United States of America. The
Company does not believe that it is exposed to any significant risk of loss on accounts receivable.
Sofos generates investment management fees
for services provided by the Company. Investment management fees include fees earned from assets under management by providing
professional services to manage client investments. Revenue is recognized as earned, at the end of each period.
Forta generates commission revenue from
the sale of annuities and premiums on life insurance policies held by third parties. The revenue is recognized on a trade date
basis for commission revenue and upon acceptance of insurance policies by insurers.
MPath generates revenue from insurance
marketing services for insurance agents, including sourcing of insurance policies through selling agreements.
Tax Master Network has five levels of network
subscription services that are charged and collected on a month-to-month basis. None of these programs come with a long-term commitment
or contract, and there is no up-front payment beyond the monthly subscription fee. Cancellations are processed within the month
requested and memberships are closed at the end of the period for which the most recent payment was made. Members are not entitled
to refunds for unused memberships. Any subscription fees paid for a future period are deferred in the financial statements. TMN
also sells Tax Blueprint®. These are tax planning strategies guides, to save customers taxes through the implementation of
the recommended tax strategies. After an initial assessment, the customers pay half of the year one tax savings. A contract liability
is recognized when the customer payment is received. Revenue is deferred until the customer reviews and accepts the final Tax Blueprint®
document and returns an executed delivery agreement.
The Company received revenue from Sofos’
operations that are primarily from investment management fees, including money management fees. Investment management fees are
based upon a percentage of assets under management and totaled $408,473 and $424,326 or the three months ended December 31, 2020
and 2019, respectively.
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The Company received revenue from Forta’s
operations for the three months ended December 31, 2020 including:
Investment Advisory fees
$ 430,556
Commission-based transactions
268,098
Insurance and Other Service Revenue
46,454
Total Revenue
$ 745,108
The Company received revenue from TMN’s
operations from the following major sources for the three months ended December 31:
2020
2019
TMN membership subscriptions
$ 228,664
$ 159,401
Tax Blueprints
127,500
24,000
Commissions/Referrals
25,301
11,224
Total
$ 381,464
$ 194,625
The Company received revenue from MPath’s
operations from insurance sales of $172,602 and $0 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Advertising and Marketing
Marketing costs are charged to operations
when incurred. Marketing expenses were $20,546 and $21,113 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the fair value of
stock-based compensation awards as wages in the accompanying statements of operations for employee grants, commissions for non-employee
grants, and stock appreciation rights grants, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model, which is based on risk-free rate of 0.59% in the quarter ended December 31, 2020 and 1.49% to 2.55% in 2019, dividend
yield of 0%, expected life of 10 years and volatility of 35% to 40% in 2020 and 100% in 2019 respectively. SAR awards are new this
year and are being treated as a liability award while the options are being treated as equity awards. While the fair value of the
options are based on the Black Scholes assumptions included here, the SAR awards are based on assumptions at period end and are
treated as liability awards. Forfeitures are recorded as they occur.”
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial
statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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Adjustments
The accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States (“GAAP”), pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. The information furnished herein reflects
all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present
a fair statement of the financial position and operating results of the Company as of and for the respective periods. However,
these operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full fiscal year or any other future period.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP
have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, management of the Company believes, to the best of their knowledge,
that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The Company has determined that there
were no subsequent events that would require adjustments to the accompanying consolidated financial statements through the date
the financial statements were issued. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, included in its
Annual Report on Form 10K.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the Company will need
to manage additional asset units under contract and/or additional financing to fully implement its business plan, including continued
growth and establishment of a stronger brand.
For the three months ended December 31,
2020, the Company reported $1,707,677 in revenue, a net loss of $194,360, use of cash of $51,762, and an accumulated deficit of
$7,185,150. These operating results raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements
do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the
amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
On May 8, 2020, the Company received a
PPP loan in the amount of $283,345. Additionally, on May 15, 2020, Forta received a PPP loan in the amount of $377,700. PPP loans
bear a fixed interest rate of 1% over a two-year term, are guaranteed by the federal government, and do not require collateral.
The loans may be forgiven, in part or whole, if the proceeds are used to retain and pay employees and for other qualifying expenditures.
The Company expects that the full proceeds of the PPP loans will be eligible for forgiveness, which would result in an increase
in capital of $661,045.
Company’s plans for expansion include
attracting additional clients through marketing efforts with its current and future brokerage, investment management and insurance
agent representatives, as well as increasing the TMN membership and the investment advisory activity of the members to increase
assets under management and Company’s revenue. Future growth plans will include efforts to increase advisory headcount through
recruiting of individuals advisors and groups of advisors. There is no guaranty that the Company will achieve these objectives.
Future Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13
Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, which amends how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain
other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income, which applies to trade accounts receivable and the calculation
of the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable. The new standard will become effective for the Company for fiscal years
beginning after December 31, 2019, with early adoption permitted. In November of 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10 Financial Instruments—Credit
Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates, which deferred the effective
date of ASU Topic No. 2016-13 to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact
of the adoption of this accounting guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements. Since the Company currently uses
an expected loss from customers method, the Company does not anticipate the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have a material impact
on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
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In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No.
2017-04 Intangibles-Goodwill and Other Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which provides guidance to simplify the subsequent
measurement of goodwill by eliminating the Step 2 procedure from the goodwill impairment test. The new guidance was effective for
the Company beginning October 1, 2020.
3. SEGMENT REPORTING
We manage our business in four reportable
segments. Each of our active subsidiaries is treated as a segment. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based
on a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. Therefore, for instance, the tax unit, Financial Gravity Tax (“FGT”),
was sold in October of 2019 because the Company did not see growth potential in the unit’s accounting and direct tax advice
operations. Certain growth operations of the tax unit, including the tax operating system, have been taken over by TMN.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
FGC
FGT
(discontinued)
MPath
Sofos
TMN
TOTAL
Income
Service Income*
$ 153,002
$ 69,721
$ –
$ 16,305
$ 194,626
$ 433,654
Investment
Management Fees
75
–
–
408,020
–
408,096
Total Income
153,077
69,721
–
424,326
194,626
841,750
Gross Profit
153,077
69,721
–
424,326
194,626
841,750
Expense
Compensation Expense
365,978
(78 )
–
148,558
64,354
578,812
Cost of services
–
4,410
–
–
7,602
12,012
Depreciation Amortization
11,672
–
–
–
14,350
26,022
General and Administrative
79,462
1,620
50
1,211
16,488
98,831
Marketing
14,964
2,411
–
20
3,717
21,113
Professional
Services
120,902
–
–
(9,116 )
3,547
115,333
Total Expense
592,978
8,363
50
140,673
110,058
852,123
Net Operating Income
(439,901 )
61,358
(50 )
283,652
84,568
(10,373 )
Interest
Expense
1,724
–
–
–
(55 )
1,669
Net Other
Income
(1,724 )
–
–
–
55
(1,669 )
Net Income/(Loss)
$ (441,624 )
$ 61,358
$ (50 )
$ 283,652
$ 84,623
$ (12,042 )
* Includes non-recurring
revenue of $150,000 from the sale of the tax unit
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020
Eliminations
FGC
Forta
MPath
Sofos
TMN
TOTAL
Income
Broker Dealer
$ –
$ –
$ 268,098
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 268,098
Service Income
–
–
46,454
172,602
–
381,495
600,550
Investment Management Fees
–
–
430,556
–
408,473
–
839,029
Income from Inv in Subsidiaries
(60,096 )
60,096
–
–
–
–
–
Total Income
(60,096 )
60,096
745,108
172,602
408,473
381,495
1,707,677
Gross Profit
(60,096 )
60,096
745,108
172,602
408,473
381,495
1,707,677
Expense
Compensation Expense
–
420,274
623,997
50,450
120,311
119,750
1,334,782
Cost of services
–
–
14,150
–
11,074
10,324
35,547
Depreciation & Amortization
–
35,258
72
–
–
–
35,330
General and Administrative
–
44,612
234,683
3,628
3,556
50,287
336,766
Marketing
–
6,856
10,609
–
–
3,080
20,546
Professional Services
–
58,299
47,493
–
–
26,939
132,730
Total Expense
–
565,300
931,004
54,079
134,940
210,380
1,895,701
Net Operating Income
(60,096 )
(505,204 )
(185,896 )
118,523
273,533
171,114
(188,024 )
Other Income/Expense
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Total Other Expense
–
1,113
5,223
–
–
–
6,336
Net Other Income
–
(243,956 )
237,620
–
–
–
(6,336 )
Net Income/(Loss)
$ (60,096
$ (749,160 )
$ 51,669
$ 118,523
$ 273,533
$ 171,114
$ (194,360 )
4. BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On May 21, 2020 the Company acquired 100%
of the stock of Forta. Forta is a broker dealer, registered investment advisor and an insurance brokerage, subject to FINRA, SEC
and insurance regulation. Forta’s financial performance is included in Company’s consolidated statements starting as
of May 21, 2020.
The Company acquired Forta in May of 2020
in exchange for 45,785,879 shares of Company common stock. A liability of $699,117 has been recorded for 4,178,564 shares of common
stock related to the acquisition remaining to be issued as of December 31, 2020. Forta is a broker dealer, and its acquisition
presented the Company with an opportunity to compete in the broker dealer market, and to try to grow in this area of financial
services. Forta also has key employees who assumed vital executive leadership roles within the Company, including key executives
who will focus on improving operations and growth opportunity. Forta also contributed key operating assets, including in excess
of $700,000 in cash, and annual revenues in excess of $3,000,000.
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Purchase Price Allocation
The purchase price of $7,652,415 was based
upon the share price of Company’s stock as of May 21, 2020 and $52,000 note payable. We have used preliminary fair value
estimates for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisition. We believe significant synergies may arise
from this acquisition, as a result of which the purchase price was in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired and,
as a result, we have preliminarily recorded goodwill of $7,380,603, which is based upon book value, to account for adjustments
made. We have not yet finalized estimates that relate to certain tangible and intangible assets, including customer relationships,
trade names, contracts. Our estimates and assumptions for these acquisitions are subject to change as we obtain additional information
for our estimates during the respective measurement periods (up to one year from the acquisition date).
Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Forta Financial Group, Inc.
Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
As of May 21, 2020
PURCHASE PRICE
$ 7,652,415
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash
710,154
Accounts Receivable
20,882
Other Current Assets
135,056
Total Current Assets
866,093
Other Assets
582,330
TOTAL ASSETS
1,448,423
LIABILITIES
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Total Accounts Payable
18,215
Total Other Current Liabilities
710,131
Total Current Liabilities
728,346
Long-Term Liabilities
Total Long-Term Liabilities
448,265
Total Liabilities
1,176,611
Goodwill
$ 7,380,603
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5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following at December
31:
Estimated Service Lives
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
2 to 5 years
$ 56,257
$ 407,580
Internally developed software
5 years
152,000
152,000
208,257
559,580
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(148,402 )
(477,868 )
$ 59,855
$ 81,712
Depreciation expense was $42,419 and $37,647 during the years
ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Intellectual property consists of the following:
Intellectual property at September 30, 2020
$ 53,170
Intellectual property purchased at cost
–
Intellectual property at December 31 2020
$ 53,170
7. LEASES
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02
Leases, which changed financial reporting as it relates to leasing transactions to recognize a lease liability, measured on a discounted
basis; and a right-of-use asset, for the lease term. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-10 Codification Improvements to
Topic 842, Leases and ASU No. 2018-11 Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-1
Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases. The Company adopted these ASUs on October 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis.
The Company did not elect the hindsight practical expedient and did elect the package of practical expedients to not reassess prior
conclusions related to contracts containing leases, lease classification and initial direct costs for all leases. The initial adoption
of the standard recognized right-of-use assets of $323,097 and lease liabilities of $337,454 on the Company’s statement of
financial position with no impact on the Company's results of operations. The Company had no significant changes to processes or
controls.
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The Company leases their office space through
an operating lease in Denver Colorado runs through 2024 and non-material offices leases in Cincinnati, Ohio, and short-term tenancies
in Austin, Texas, Allen, Texas and Loveland, Colorado. Company’s lease agreements obligate the Company to pay real estate
taxes, insurance, and certain maintenance costs, which are accounted for separately. The Company’s lease agreements do not
contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The Company determines if an arrangement is an
operating lease at inception. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. All other
leases are recorded on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for the lease term. Lease assets and lease
liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term and include options
to extend or terminate the lease when they are reasonably certain to be exercised. The present value of lease payments is determined
primarily using the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at lease commencement date. The Company’s
operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is recorded in general and administrative
expenses.
The Company also leases certain equipment
under operating leases.
Total rent expense for the three months
ended December 31, 2020 was $117,344 for Forta’s the Denver Lease (Greenwood Village – the lease ends in May 2024).
As part of the lease amendment entered into with the lessor in December 2020, the rent owed for September to December 2020 was
deferred and will be paid over the term of the amended lease.” The difference between rental expense and rental payments
is recorded as deferred rent in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Management expects that in the normal course of business,
leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Company also has short term leases that are insignificant in its other locations.
Minimum future annual rental payments under
non-cancelable operating leases having original terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Denver Lease
Rental Payments
2021
$ 66,730
2022
139,721
2023
141,630
2024
47,369
Total Rental Payments
$ 395,450
Less: Deferred Rent
(117,343 )
Interest
(32,104 )
Net Rental Payments
246,003
8. LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a revolving line of credit
with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in the amount of $67,500. Amounts drawn under this line of credit are due on demand, and monthly interest
and principal payments are required. The interest rate on the line of credit is 9.5%. This line of credit is supported by the personal
guarantee of John Pollock. Line of credit balance was $49,145 and $62,019 at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $54,112
at September 30, 2020.
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9. NOTES PAYABLE
On April 19, 2019, the Company entered
into an unsecured Promissory Note Payable with Charles O’Banon (“O’Banon”), a customer, in the amount of
$32,205. The note is in settlement of tax penalties and interest he incurred, that were proximately caused by the Company’s
actions. The monthly principal and interest payments are $623, with a balloon payment of $14,048 in April 2022. The note is being
repaid over 36 months and bears an interest rate of 6%. The Company has instituted abatement efforts on O’Banon’s behalf,
with the taxing authority, however the abatement was denied. The outstanding balance on December 31, 2020 and 2019, was $23,534
and $29,401 respectively.
On August 31, 2020, the Company entered
into an agreement with John DuPriest (DuPriest), a former officer of Forta, in settlement pursuant to employment termination. The
parties entered into an unsecured promissory note to DuPriest in the amount of $52,000.00, bearing interest of 5%, payable over
26 months beginning with January 15, 2021 through February 15, 2023.
On May 8, 2020, the Company received a
Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan in the amount of $283,345. Additionally, on May 15, 2020, Forta received a
PPP loan in the amount of $377,700. PPP loans bear a fixed interest rate of 1% over a two-year term, are guaranteed by the federal
government, and do not require collateral.
The loans may be forgiven, in part or whole,
if the proceeds are used to retain and pay employees and for other qualifying expenditures. The Company expects that the full proceeds
of the PPP loans will be eligible for forgiveness, which would result in an increase in capital of $661,045. Forta submitted its
forgiveness application to the SBA in December of 2020, and Company is awaiting the SBA’s follow-up on its application for
forgiveness.
The Company’s maturities of debt
subsequent to December 31, 2020 are as follows:
2021
$ 354,119
2022
372,019
2023
10,441
$ 736,579
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10. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses increased by $110,835
for the three months ending December 31, 2020 to $1,178,227 from $1,067,392 as of September 30, 2020. Accrued expenses consist
of the following at December 31:
December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020
SAR Liability
$ 67,499
$ 31,793
Accrued payroll
141,523
105,458
Commissions payable
1,250
16,783
State Tax liability
4,108
3,165
Federal Tax liability
7,634
3,355
Credit Cards
7,697
12,798
Other Accounts payable
699,117
699,117
Accrued operating expenses
249,398
194,923
–
–
$ 1,178,227
$ 1,067,392
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INCOME TAXES
For the three months ending December 31,
2020 and 2019, the effective tax rate of 0% varies from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state income taxes, net
losses, certain nondeductible expenses, changes in the federal statutory rate are from 35% to 21%, and an increase in the valuation
allowance associated with the net operating loss carryforwards. Our deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards
remain fully reserved due to uncertainty of utilization of those assets.
A deferred tax liability or asset is determined
based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax
rates which will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations are the result of changes in the assets and liabilities for deferred taxes. The measurement of deferred
tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by the amount for any tax benefits that, based on available evidence, are not expected to
be realized. Income tax expense is the current tax payable or refundable for the year plus or minus the net change in the deferred
tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes of the Company arise from the temporary differences between financial statement
and income tax recognition of NOL carry-forwards.
The deferred tax assets and liabilities
in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets include the following components at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020:
31-Dec-20
30-Sep-20
Net non-current deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry-forward
1,338,849
1,314,515
Property and equipment
3,681
4,329
Total
1,342,530
1,318,844
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets
(6,446 )
(7,221 )
Net
1,336,084
1,311,623
Less valuation allowance
(1,336,084 )
(1,311,623 )
Net deferred taxes
–
–
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12. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND CONCENTRATIONS
From time to time, the Company is a party
to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings, claims and other legal matters, arising in the ordinary course of its business or
otherwise. It is management’s opinion that there are no legal proceedings the outcome of which will be material to its ability
to operate or market its services, its consolidated financial position, operating results or cash flows.
13. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to
300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
During the three months ended December
31, 2020 and 2019, the Company sold 0 shares and 75,757 for $25,000, respectively.
14. STOCK OPTION PLAN
Effective February 27, 2015, the Company
established the 2015 Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). The Board of Directors of the Company has the authority and discretion
to grant stock options. The maximum number of shares of stock that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of options under the
Plan is 9,000,000. Eligible individuals include any employee of the Company or any director, consultant, or other person providing
services to the Company. The expiration date and exercise price are as established by the Board of Directors of the Company. No
option may be issued under the Plan after February 27, 2018.
Effective November 22, 2016, the Company
established the 2016 Stock Option Plan (the “2016 Plan”). The Board of Directors of the Company has the authority and
discretion to grant stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARs). The maximum number of shares of stock that may be issued
pursuant to the exercise of options under the 2016 Plan is 20,000,000. Eligible individuals include any employee of the Company
or any director, consultant, or other person providing services to the Company. The expiration date and exercise price are as established
by the Board of Directors of the Company. No option may be issued under the Plan after ten years from the date of adoption of the
2016 Plan.
Stock option and stock appreciation rights
activity is summarized as follows:
Shares Under Option
Value of Shares Under Option
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Outstanding - September 30, 2019
2,788,476
550,455
$ 0.29
87 months
Granted
5,600,000
1,361,200
$ 0.23
114 months
Exercised
(116,375 )
(13,850 )
$ 0.09
93 months
Canceled or expired
(1,299,405 ) *
(1,845,870 )
$ 0.27
Outstanding - September 30, 2020
6,972,696
51,935
4 0.17
106 months
Granted
0
0
0
Exercised
0
0
0
Canceled or expired
0
0
0
Outstanding - December 31, 2020
6,972,696
618,413
$ 0.17
106 months
Exercisable - December 31, 2020
1,363,944
$ 0.31
72 months
* 500,000 SARs grants reflected as expired
prior to September 30, 2020 actually expired in the three months ended December 31, 2020.
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Unamortized share-based compensation expense
as of December 31, 2020 amounted to $424,496 which is expected to be recognized over the next 4.6685 years.
Total compensation expense, included in
salaries and wages, of previously unamortized stock compensation was $60,170 and $7,085 for the three months ended December 31,
2020 and 2019.
On November 27, 2019, the 2016 Plan was
amended to allow grants of other equity related rights, including Stock Appreciation Rights. During the three months ended December
31, 2020, 0 and 0 options and SARs were granted, respectively. SARs are recorded as a liability because there is a cash settlement
option.
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As a result of the acquisition of the TMN
business in 2016, the Company is obligated to make payments to TaxTuneup, LLC, which is an entity owned by Edward A. Lyon (a current
board member), each month totaling $16,500. The total paid under these agreements in the three months ended December 31, 2020 and
2019 respectively, were $49,500 and $49,500,
On April 12, 2019, the Company entered
into a loan agreement with John Pollock, Executive Vice President of the Company. The note bears interest at 2.76% and will be
repaid in six equal installments of $2,520, beginning July 1, 2019. The balance of the loan at December 31, 2020 was $5,187 and
at September 30, 2020 was $5,152.
In addition, there are payables owed to
Mr. Pollock of approximately $51,000 related to services rendered by him to Company, and $10,000 owed to a former principal of
TMN for services rendered. There is no specific due date on these obligations, but Company plans are substantial reductions in
the amounts owing this fiscal year.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In February of 2021, Forta received a
second draw of a PPP Loan in the amount of $422,900. Company believes that the loan will be forgiven.
In December 2020 Company entered into a
non-binding term sheet for the acquisition of two related companies with investment advisory practices. The term sheet contemplates
that Company will be issuing shares 8,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for 100% ownership of the two companies. The
owners of the two companies and some staff will become employees of Forta. The term sheet provides for a close of the transaction
in February 2021.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus,
referred to as COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China. Since then, COVID-19 has spread to other countries, including
the United States. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Further, the President
of the United States declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency. States in which we operate declared states of emergency
related to the spread of COVID-19 and issued executive orders directing individuals to stay at their place of residence for an
indefinite period of time.
The financial markets demonstrated significant
volatility in reaction to the virus outbreak. There has been considerable strain on companies in many sectors of the economy. Investors
suffered significant decreases in the value of their investment portfolios, and the economy has significantly shut down. It is
unclear when the economy will start up again, and the lingering effects are not known. During periods of high volatility and uncertainty
many investors choose to stop ongoing investment activity and sit on the sidelines until the markets become more stable.
The Company’s revenues are adversely
affected when investors reduce their investment activities. In addition, part of Company’s revenues is based upon the value
of assets under management. If the investment portfolios of clients decrease in value, the fees charged for investment advice also
decreases.
The Company could be affected by lack of
access to its offices, although that seems to have had little short-term impact as employees have succeeded in maintaining productivity
while working remotely. The long-term effects, however, may present significant issues.
Any significant shutdown of the economy
for a sustained period will affect the Company’s revenue which could lead to losses.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
The following Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help you understand its historical
results of operations during the periods presented and its financial condition. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with
its financial statements and the accompanying notes and contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties
and assumptions that could cause its actual results to differ materially from management’s expectations. See the sections
entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” included in this Form 10-Q for the three months
ended December 31, 2020.
Plan of Operations
Financial Gravity is a parent company of
best of breed financial services companies including brokerage, wealth management, estate planning, family office services, risk
management, business and personal tax planning, business consulting, and financial advisor services. Financial Gravity's mission
is to synergistically bring together companies that create symbiotic advantages to each other in order to bring a complete financial
experience to the clients that we serve.
Financial Gravity’s Subsidiaries:
Forta Financial Group, Inc.
Forta was acquired effective May 21, 2020
and is a securities broker dealer, a registered investment advisor and a licensed insurance agency. Forta is a registered broker-dealer
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (''SEC") and with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").
Forta is also a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC"). The Company's securities activities
is limited to introducing and forwarding securities on a fully disclosed basis to a carrying broker-dealer. The Company as a matter
of policy does not hold funds or securities for customers or owe money or securities to customers. Pursuant to Rule 15c3-1 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Forta is required to maintain minimum net capital of $100,000 and ratio of aggregate indebtedness
to net capital shall not exceed 15 to 1. On December 31, 2020, the Forta’s net capital was $294,485 and the aggregate indebtedness
to net capital was 78.72%. The Company is exempt from certain provisions of Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Such exemption is in accordance with paragraph (k) (2) (ii) of the Rule.
Sofos Investments, Inc. (formerly Financial
Gravity Wealth, Inc.)
After saving thousands
in taxes, clients are happy to trust us with the management of their wealth, especially when treated to a different wealth management
experience. Sofos is a Registered Investment Advisory firm. An RIA is an advisor or firm engaged in financial planning and wealth
management business and is registered either with the Securities and Exchange Commission “SEC” or state securities
authorities. An RIA has a fiduciary duty to his or her clients, which means that he or she has a fundamental obligation to provide
suitable investment advice and always act in the clients’ best interests.
MPath Advisor Resources, LLC (formerly
Financial Gravity Business, LLC) (“MPath”) MPath is an insurance marketing organization and provides insurance
products and services to insurance agents or agencies.
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Tax Master Network, LLC
Tax Master Network “TMN” was
a key acquisition in fiscal year 2016. TMN supports over 300 CPA and Enrolled Agent professionals, training them to add crucial
tax planning services to support clients. Not only did this acquisition bring high-end tax planning to Financial Gravity, but the
TMN customer base adds significant business development opportunities for Forta and Sofos. The Company developed the Certified
Tax Master® for this group and rolled out new client systems in mid-2016. TMN also provides tax services through its “Tax
Blueprint®” system which identifies several strategies for lowering the client's taxes.
Results of Operations for the three
months ended December 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2019
Revenues
For the three months ended December 31,
2020, revenue increased $865,927 to $1,707,677 from $841,750 (which included non-recurring revenue of $150,000 from the sale of
the tax unit) for the three months ended December 31, 2019. The principal components of the increase in revenue are: brokerage
revenue of approximately $270,000 from Forta, increased investment management revenue from Forta and Sofos of approximately $430,000,
and increased revenue from TMN and Mpath of approximately $170,000 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2019.
Operating Expenses
Cost of services activity increased $23,535
to $35,547 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 from $12,012 for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The cost of
services is credit card processing fees and Forta cost of brokerage services.
Professional services expenses include
legal expense, professional fees, and business consulting. Professional services expenses increased $17,397 to $132,730 for the
three months ended December 31, 2020 from $115,333 for the three months ended December 31, 20219 This increase is primarily due
to an increase in legal fees.
Depreciation and amortization expenses
include depreciation on fixed assets and amortization of definite lived intangibles. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased
$9,308 to $$35,330 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 from $26,022 for the three months ended December 31, 2019. The
decrease is due to some assets becoming fully depreciated.
General and administrative
expenses increased $237,935 to $336,766 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 from $98,831 for the three months ended December
31, 2019. The increase is primarily due to inclusion of Forta's expenses or approximately $235,000 for the period.
Marketing expenses decreased slightly by
$567 to $20,546 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 from $21,113 for the three months ended December 31, 2019. The decrease
is due to the Company shutting down some previous marketing channels, while new channels have yet to be identified and implemented.
Compensation expenses increased $755,970
to $1,334,782 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 from $578,812 for the three months ended December 31, 2019. The overall
increase was principally due to inclusion of Forta's compensation expense (approximately $624,000), increase in Mpath's compensation
expense (approximately $50,000) and increases of compensation expenses at Sofos and Company (approximately $73,000).
The Company experienced an increase
in its net loss of $182,318 to a net loss of $194,360 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 from a net loss of $12,042
for the three months ended December 31, 2019, primarily attributable to the reasons noted above.
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Significant Accounting Policies
Certain critical accounting policies affect
the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
These policies are contained in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions.
The preparation of consolidated financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable.
The Company derives its revenues primarily
from six components: Investment Management Fees, Brokerage Commissions, Tax Master Network subscriptions, Tax Operating System
subscriptions, Financial Advisor subscriptions, Tax BluePrint sales, and Insurance Sales.
Sofos Investments, Inc. generates investment
management fees for services provided by the Company. Investment management fees include fees earned from assets under management
by providing professional services to manage client investments. Investment management fees are calculated as a percentage of assets
under management for the period. Investment management fees are Revenue is recognized as earned, at the end of each period. Fees
are withdrawn from investor assets monthly, in arrears.
Commission revenue is derived from the
sale of securities, annuities and premiums on life insurance policies. The revenue is recognized when commissions are earned from
the sale of securities, and when it is determined that insurance products are sold. Commissions are received after products are
sole, issued or in force.
Revenue represents gross billings less
discounts, and are net of sales taxes, as applicable. Amounts invoiced for work not yet completed are shown as deferred revenue
in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Tax Master Network has five levels of services that are charged
and collected on a month-to-month subscription basis. None of these programs come with a long-term commitment or contract, and
there is no up-front payment beyond the monthly subscription fee. Cancellations are processed within the month requested and memberships
are closed at the end of the period for which the most recent payment was made. Members are not entitled to refunds for unused
memberships. Any subscription fees paid for a future period are deferred in the financial statements. TMN also sells Tax Blueprint®.
These are tax planning strategies guides, to save customers taxes through the implementation of the recommended tax strategies.
After an initial assessment, the customers pay half of the year one tax savings. Revenue is deferred until the customer reviews
and accepts the final Tax Blueprint® document and returns an executed delivery agreement. Subscription income is billed to
client credit card monthly, on the monthly anniversary of client sign-up. Tax BluePrint sales are billed to the client after a
preliminary assessment and client approval to move forward. Revenue recognized in 2020, that was included in the deferred revenue
liability at the beginning of the year.
Services income is recognized as consulting
and other professional services are performed by the Company. Income is recognized as services are delivered.
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Commission revenue is derived from the
sale of premiums on life insurance policies held by third parties. The revenue is recognized as received from the insurer, issuer.
Revenue represents gross billings less
discounts, net of sales tax, as applicable. Amounts invoiced for work not yet completed are shown as deferred revenue in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
Tax Master Network has 3 types of services
that are charged and collected on a month-to-month subscription basis (Tax Master Network basic membership, All-Stars coaching,
and Wire Service weekly broadcast email). None of these programs come with a long-term commitment or contract, and there is no
up-front payment beyond the monthly subscription fee. Cancellations are processed within the month requested and memberships are
closed at the end of the period for which the most recent payment was made. Members are not entitled to refunds for unused memberships.
Trade accounts receivable are carried only
for subscription revenues not received in the period they apply to. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 and $0 as of December
31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, respectively.
In the normal course of business, the Company
extends credit on an unsecured basis to its customers, substantially all of whom are located in the United States of America. The
Company does not believe that it is exposed to any significant risk of loss on accounts receivable.
Stock-Based Compensation.
The Company recognizes the fair value of
stock-based compensation awards as wages in the accompanying statements of operations for employee grants, commissions for non-employee
grants, and stock appreciation rights grants, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model, which is based on risk-free rate of 0.59% in the quarter ended December 31, 2020, dividend yield of 0%, expected
life of 10 years and volatility of 35% to 40% in 2020. SAR awards are new this year and are being treated as a liability award
while the options are being treated as equity awards. While the fair value of the options are based on the Black Scholes assumptions
included here, the SAR awards are based on assumptions at period end and are treated as liability awards. Forfeitures are recorded
as they occur.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2020, the Company had
cash and cash equivalents of $431,092. The decrease of $51,762 in cash and cash equivalents from September 30, 2020 was due to
net cash used in operating activities of $44,392 and net cash used in investing activities of $881, and net cash used in financing
activities of $6,489.
As shown below, at December 31, 2020, our
contractual cash obligations totaled approximately $1,166,918, all of which consisted of debt principal.
Payments due by period
Contractual obligations
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-5 years
Total
Notes payable
$ 29,625
$ 40,183
$ 665,248
$ 735,056
Lease liability
54,996
280,352
47,369
382,716
Line of Credit
49,145
–
–
49,145
Total contractual cash obligations
$ 133,766
$ 320,535
$ 712,617
$ 1,166,918
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The accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the Company will need
to manage additional asset units under contract and/or additional financing to fully implement its business plan, including continued
growth and establishment of a stronger brand.
For the three months ended December 31,
2020, the Company reported $1,707,677 in revenue, a net loss of $194,360, use of cash of $51,762, and an accumulated deficit of
$7,185,204. These operating results raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements
do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the
amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
On May 8, 2020, the Company received a
PPP loan in the amount of $283,345. Additionally, on May 15, 2020, Forta received a PPP loan in the amount of $377,700. PPP loans
bear a fixed interest rate of 1% over a two-year term, are guaranteed by the federal government, and do not require collateral.
The loans may be forgiven, in part or whole, if the proceeds are used to retain and pay employees and for other qualifying expenditures.
The Company expects that the full proceeds of the PPP loans will be eligible for forgiveness, which would result in an increase
in capital of $661,045.
Company’s plans for expansion include
attracting additional clients through marketing efforts with its current and future brokerage, investment management and insurance
agent representatives, as well as increasing the TMN membership and the investment advisory activity of the members to increase
assets under management and Company’s revenue. Future growth plans will include efforts to increase advisory headcount through
recruiting of individuals advisors and groups of advisors. There is no guaranty that the Company will achieve these objectives.
Off Balance Sheet Transactions and Related Matters
Other than operating leases discussed in
Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, there are no off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including
contingent obligations), or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that have, or may have, a material
effect on financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital
expenditures or capital resources of the Company.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk
Interest Rate Risk. Our business
is leveraged and, accordingly, is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Any significant increase in interest rates could
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and ability to continue as a going concern.
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