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Item 1A. Risk Factors

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RISK FACTORS.

No changes from September 30, 2020 10-K

annual report.

Forta has 16 pending FINRA claims that arise from

the sale to clients of alternative investments (REITs, Business Development Loan Funds, and Oil and Gas securities).

These income generating

investments did not do as well as the stock markets, and the performance has lagged the market.

While the exposure on these cases would

not be material, the costs of defense for legal fees may be substantial.

Company is evaluating the impact upon operations of the expenses.

In December 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus,

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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.

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

The financial markets demonstrated significant

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suffered significant decreases in the value of their investment portfolios, and the economy has significantly shut down.

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

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.

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

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.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of

Any significant shutdown of the economy for a

sustained period will affect the Company’s revenue which could lead to losses.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

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Item 1A. Risk Factors