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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the three months ended December 31, 2021
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to
__________
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
001-34770
20-4057712
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(Commission
File No.)
(IRS Employee
Identification No.)
2501 Ranch Road 620 South , Suite 110 , Lakeway ,
Texas 78734
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
800 - 588-3893
(Issuer Telephone number)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)
of the Act:
Title of each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A
N/A
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g)
of the Act: Common Stock, $.001 par value
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer: (1)
has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405
of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes
☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.
See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”,
and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)
Large
accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☒
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant
has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant
to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s
Common Stock as of February 14, 2022 was 91,806,983 .
FINANCIAL GRAVITY COMPANIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
Item 1.
Financial Statements
3
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 (unaudited) and September 30, 2021
3
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
20
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
24
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
24
Part II
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
26
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
26
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
28
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
28
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
28
Item 5.
Other Information
28
Item 6.
Exhibits
28
SIGNATURES
29
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 - Financial Statements
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
September 30,
2021
2021
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 353,183
$ 306,057
Accrued revenues
298,491
270,428
Current right to use lease
69,105
112,469
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
152,129
153,047
Total current assets
872,908
842,001
OTHER ASSETS
Property and equipment, net
32,555
38,523
Proprietary content, net
65,413
81,958
Intellectual Property
53,170
53,170
Right to Use Lease
151,084
156,863
Goodwill
3,176,767
3,176,767
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 4,351,897
$ 4,349,282
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable – trade
$ 29,714
$ 32,746
Accrued expenses
1,137,080
1,082,979
Related Party Payables
66,082
66,432
Contract Liabilities
113,280
66,654
Line of credit
51,776
52,932
Rent Payable
88,008
90,941
Lease Payable
66,613
133,078
Notes payable
47,946
45,412
Total current liabilities
1,600,500
1,571,174
NOTES PAYABLE
429,191
433,341
Lease Payable
162,609
193,073
Total Long-Term Liabilities
591,800
626,414
Total Liabilities
2,192,299
2,197,588
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
–
–
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $ 0.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 91,806,983 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 91,618,412 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021
91,807
91,618
Additional paid-in capital
16,556,402
16,473,946
Accumulated deficit
( 14,488,610 )
( 14,413,871 )
Total stockholders’ equity
2,159,598
2,151,693
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$ 4,351,897
$ 4,349,282
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 OPERATIONS
For the three months ended December 31, 2021
and 2020
(Unaudited)
For the
Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2021
For the
Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2020
REVENUE
Broker Dealer Income
$ 65,341
$ 268,098
Investment management fees
877,693
839,029
Service income
652,859
600,550
Total revenue
1,595,893
1,707,677
OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost of services
18,782
35,547
Professional services
97,194
132,730
Depreciation and amortization
21,962
35,330
General and administrative
142,616
336,766
Marketing
27,052
20,546
Salaries and wages
1,361,452
1,334,782
Total operating expenses
1,669,059
1,895,701
Net operating loss
( 73,166 )
( 188,024 )
OTHER EXPENSE
Interest expense
( 1,574 )
( 1,113 )
Total other expense
( 1,574 )
( 1,113 )
Net Loss before Income taxes
( 74,740 )
( 189,137 )
Income Taxes
–
( 5,223 )
NET LOSS
$ ( 74,740 )
$ ( 194,360 )
LOSS PER SHARE - Basic and Diluted
$ 0.00
$ 0.01
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, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
Number of Shares Issued and Outstanding
Common Stock Par Value Amount
Additional
Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Total
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
Balance at September 30, 2021
91,618,412
$ 91,618
$ 16,473,946
$ ( 14,413,870 )
$ 2,151,693
Stock based employee compensation expense
–
–
16,644
–
16,644
Shares issued in lieu of rent
188,571
189
65,811
–
66,000
Net loss
–
–
–
( 74,740 )
( 74,740 )
Balance at December 31, 2021
91,806,983
$ 91,807
$ 16,556,402
$ ( 14,488,610 )
$ 2,159,598
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)
Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2021
Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$ ( 74,740 )
$ ( 194,360 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
21,962
35,330
Stock based compensation
48,435
60,170
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
–
( 20,430 )
Accounts receivable - related party
( 350 )
–
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
917
( 658 )
Accrued Income
( 28,062 )
–
Accounts payable – trade
( 3,031 )
( 100,616 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
88,859
75,129
Related Party Payable
–
( 3,901 )
Contract Liabilities
46,627
104,944
Right of use of lease asset
49,143
–
Deferred Rent
( 2,934 )
–
Lease liability
( 96,929 )
–
Net cash provided by operating activities
49,897
( 44,392 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment
–
( 881 )
Net cash used in investing activities
–
( 881 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments on notes payable
( 1,616 )
( 1,522 )
Payments on line of credit
( 1,156 )
( 4,967 )
Net cash used in financing activities
( 2,772 )
( 6,489 )
TOTAL INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
47,124
( 51,762 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
306,057
482,854
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$ 353,183
$ 431,092
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
$ –
$ 1,113
Taxes
$ –
$ 5,223
Noncash Investing/Financing:
Issuance of Stock for lease liability
$ 66,000
$ –
Obligations incurred under operating lease
$ 162,367
$ –
The accompanying notes are an 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”)
located in Austin, Texas. Operations are conducted through wholly owned subsidiaries: Company, along with its subsidiary companies, supports
investment advisors and provides tax professionals with a turnkey family office charter. Company helps the tax professionals evolve from
the commoditized business of tax compliance to a Family Office Director that runs and manages their own multi-family office. Family Office
Directors are able to leverage the Financial Gravity systems, technology, proprietary resources, and deep domain expertise to bring an
elevated and holistic financial service experience to their clients that spans proactive tax planning, retirement and estate planning,
wealth management, and risk mitigation.
Tax Master Network, LLC (“TMN”) services a network of over
300 accountants and tax preparers with three primary services including monthly subscriptions to the tax software systems, coaching and
email marketing services.
Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC (“FGFOS”)
is a registered investment advisor that offers investment management advice to clients through independent investment advisors. Many of
the independent investment advisors are members of TMN that are licensed to provide investment management advice. FGFOS provides support
for the multi-family offices run by the TMN members.
Financial Gravity Enhanced Markets, LLC, formerly MPath Advisors Resources,
LLC (“FGEM”) is an insurance marketing organization and provides insurance products and services to insurance agents or agencies.
Financial Gravity Asset Management, Inc., formerly Sofos Investment
Management, Inc. (“FGAM”) is a registered investment advisor. FGAM provides asset management services.
Forta Financial Group,
Inc. is a securities broker-dealer, a registered investment advisor and a licensed insurance agency. The Company previously decided to
end Forta’s broker/dealer operations and is in the process of completing that transition.
Financial Gravity Investment Services, LLC (“FGIS”) is
an Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction that is affiliated with Kingswood U.S., a broker dealer. FGIS will have a small number
of registered representatives for securities transactions that require a broker/dealer affiliation.
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
Financial Gravity Companies, FGAM, FGEM, TMN. FGIS, FGFOS and Forta (collectively referred to as the “Company”). All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
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 several 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.
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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.
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, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded amortization expense of $ 16,544 ,
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, 2021 was $ 459,687
and $ 443,143 at September 30, 2021.
Future amortization of proprietary content is estimated to be as follows
for the years ended September 30:
Schedule of future amortization
2022
$ 49,273
2023
16,140
Future amortization
$ 65,413
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, 2021 and
September 30, 2021.
Goodwill
The Company conducts ongoing annual impairment assessments, 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 its carrying amount. The qualitative factors evaluated by the Company include:
macroeconomic 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 that no impairment was necessary
at December 31, 2021.
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Goodwill consists of the following:
Schedule of goodwill
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2021
TMN Goodwill
$ 1,094,702
$ 1,094,702
Company Goodwill (Net NCW Transaction)
2,082,065
2,082,065
Company Goodwill (Forta Transaction)
–
–
Total Goodwill
$ 3,176,767
$ 3,176,767
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for Federal and state income taxes pursuant to
GAAP, 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 were no uncertain tax positions or accrued interest or penalties as of December 31, 2021 and September 30
2021.
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 2017 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 91,806,412 and 84,951,745 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, approximately
5,520,562 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, 2020, approximately 3,626,446 common stock equivalents were not added to the
diluted average shares because inclusion of such equivalents would be antidilutive.
Revenue Recognition
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.
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.
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The Company generates services income which is recognized when consulting
and other professional services are performed by the Company (primarily from TMN and FGEM). 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 contract liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets.
Accrued revenues are recorded for investment management fees that are
paid in arrears. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $ 0 and $ 0 as of December 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021, 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.
FGAM, FGFOS and Forta generates investment management fees for services
provided by the Company to clients. 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 monthly period.
Forta and FGIS generate commission revenue from the sale of securities
and annuities and premiums on life insurance policies. The revenue is recognized when commissions are earned, or when it is determined
that annuities or insurance products are sold, which is typically at the trade date. Commissions are received after products are sold,
issued or in force.
FGEM generates revenue from insurance marketing services for insurance
agents, including sourcing of insurance policies through selling agreements. Revenue is recognized when the policies have been accepted
by the issuer and it is probable the commission will be received.
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 FGAM’s 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 $ 499,047
and $ 408,473 for
the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The Company received revenue from Forta’s operations for the
three months ended December 31:
Schedule of revenues from operations
2021
2020
Investment Advisory fees
$ 65,341
$ 430,556
Commission-based transactions
35,592
268,098
Insurance and Other Service Revenue
39,724
46,454
Total Revenue
$ 140,657
745,108
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The Company received revenue from TMN’s operations from the
following major sources for the three months ended December 31:
2021
2020
TMN membership subscriptions
$ 209,970
$ 228,664
Tax Blueprints
60,000
127,500
Commissions/Referrals
149
25,331
Total
$ 270,119
$ 381,495
The Company received revenue from FGEM’s operations from insurance
sales of $ 316,422 and $ 172,602 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Advertising and Marketing
Marketing costs are charged to operations when incurred. Marketing
expenses were $ 27,052 and $ 20,546 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, 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 0.77 % in the quarter ended December 31, 2021 and . 59 % in 2020, dividend yield of 0 %, expected life of 10 years and volatility
of 86.17 % in 2021 and 35 % to 40 % in 2020 respectively. SAR awards 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.
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, 2021, included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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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, 2021, the Company reported
$ 1,595,893 in revenue, a net operating loss of $ 73,166 , cash generated of $ 49,897 , and an accumulated deficit of $ 14,488,610 . These operating
results raise 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 . These loans have been forgiven. On February 2, 2021,
Forta received a PPP loan in the amount of $ 422,900 . This PPP loan bears a fixed interest rate of 1 % over a five-year term, is guaranteed
by the federal government, and does not require collateral. The loan may be forgiven, in part or whole, if the proceeds are used to retain
and pay employees and for other qualifying expenditures.
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 individual 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, 2020, with early adoption
permitted. In November of 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-10 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.
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 is effective for the Company beginning October 1,
2023. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of ASU 2017-04 will have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or
results of operations.
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3. SEGMENT REPORTING
We manage our business in 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, Company has determined that Forta will underperform and has decided to end its operations, which
is in progress.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020
Segment Reporting
Income
Eliminations
FGC
Forta
FGEM
FGAM
TMN
TOTAL
Broker Dealer
$ –
$ –
$ 268,098
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 268,098
Service Income
–
–
46,454
172,602
408,473
381,495
600,550
Investment Management Fees
–
–
430,556
–
–
–
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
–
3,556
–
35,330
General and Administrative
–
44,612
234,683
3,628
–
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)
$
$ ( 749,160 )
$ 51,669
$ 118,523
$ 273,533
$ 171,114
$ ( 194,360 )
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
Income
Eliminations
FGC
Forta
FGAM
FGFOS
FGEM
TMN
FGIS
TOTAL
Broker Dealer
$ –
$ –
$ 65,341
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 65,341
Service Income
–
–
35,592
726
–
316,422
270,119
30,000
652,859
Investment Management Fees
–
–
39,724
499,047
338,922
–
–
–
877,693
Income
from Inv in Subsidiaries
73,154
( 73,154 )
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Total Income
73,154
( 73,154 )
140,657
499,773
338,922
316,422
270,119
30,000
1,595,893
Gross Profit
73,154
( 73,154 )
140,657
499,773
338,922
316,422
270,119
30,000
1,595,893
Expense
Compensation Expense
–
719,551
129,616
160,923
184,519
76,344
90,500
–
1,361,452
Cost of services
–
( 236 )
9,087
–
–
–
9,931
–
18,782
Depreciation & Amortization
–
5,224
194
–
–
–
16,544
–
21,962
Marketing
–
9,990
–
–
–
681
16,381
–
27,052
Professional Services
–
26,907
68,003
1,700
–
–
585
–
97,194
General and
Administrative
–
109,391
5,627
10,331
6,697
6,011
4,560
–
142,616
Total Expense
–
870,827
212,527
172,954
191,216
83,036
138,501
–
1,669,059
Net Operating Income
73,154
( 943,981 )
( 71,870 )
326,819
147,706
233,386
131,618
30,000
( 73,166 )
Other Income/Expense
Total Other
Expense
–
288
1,285
–
–
–
–
–
1,574
Net Income/(Loss)
$ 73,154
$ ( 944,269 )
$ ( 73,155 )
$ 326,819
$ 147,706
$ 233,386
$ 131,618
$ 30,000
$ ( 74,740 )
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31:
Schedule of property and equipment
Estimated Service Lives
30-Dec-2021
30-Sep-2021
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
2 to 5 years
$ 61,004
$ 61,554
Internally developed software
5 years
152,000
152,000
213,004
213,554
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 180,449 )
( 175,031 )
$ 32,555
$ 38,523
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Depreciation expense was $ 5,418
and $ 22,738 during the three months ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Schedule of intellectual property
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Intellectual property consists of the following:
Intellectual property at September 30, 2021
$ 53,170
Intellectual property purchased at cost
–
Intellectual property at December 31 2021
$ 53,170
5. LEASES
The Company leases their office space through an operating lease in
Lakeway, Texas and Carmel, California, and non-material offices leases in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company had a lease in Denver lease agreement
with a lease term into 2024 and deferred for some past due lease obligations over the amended lease term, but that leased property has
been tendered back to the landlord. A gain of $ 43,027 was recognized on the tender of the lease to the landlord. The Company still carries
$ 88,008 in Deferred Rent related to the Denver lease on the balance sheet. The Carmel lease is for a term that ends in June of 2023. Company’s
lease agreements obligate the Company to pay real estate taxes, insurance, and certain maintenance costs, which are accounted for separately.
The Lakeway TX lease is for a term ending in January 2027. This lease obligates the Company to pay a share of certain common costs, including
maintenance, insurance, property taxes and utilities.
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.
Company assumed an existing lease in Carmel CA upon the merger with
NCW/Vestus. The lease runs through June 2023. The total rent expense for the Carmel lease was $11,250 for the three months ended December
31, 2021. There are renewal options at the end of this lease. At this time, renewal is uncertain. A discount rate of 6 % was used in determining
the lease asset and liability.
Minimum future annual rental payments under non-cancelable operating
leases having original terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Schedule of operating
leases
Rental Payments
2022
$ 58,214
2023
71,062
2024
38,236
2025
39,152
2026
40,072
2027
13,400
Total Rental payments
260,136
Interest
30,974
Net Rental payments
$ 229,162
The weighted average discount rate is 6 % and the remaining weighted
average lease term is 4.04 years.
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6. 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 $ 51,776 and $ 49,145 at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $ 52,932 at September 30, 2021.
7. 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, 2021 and September 30, 2021, was $ 15,689 and $ 17,305 , 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. The balance is $ 38,548 and $ 38,548 as of December 31, 2021 and September 30 2021, respectively.
On February 2, 2021, Forta received a PPP loan in the amount of $ 422,900 .
This PPP loan bears a fixed interest rate of 1 % over a five-year term, is guaranteed by the federal government, and does 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 proceeds of the PPP loans will be eligible
for forgiveness. However, Forta will end its operation and will be dissolved.
The Company’s maturities of debt subsequent to December 31,
2021 are as follows:
Schedule of debt maturities
2022
$ 47,946
2023
6,290
2024
–
2025
–
2026
422,900
Total Debt maturities
$ 477,136
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8. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses increased by $ 54,101
for the three months ending December 31, 2021 to $ 1,137,080
from $ 1,082,979 as of September 30, 2021.
Accrued expenses consist of the following at December 31:
Schedule of accrued expenses
December 31, 2021
September 30, 2021
SAR Liability
$ 93,554
$ 61,763
Accrued payroll
142,898
42,858
Commissions payable
100,642
80,588
Assurance and tax fees
52,500
90,000
TBP Commissions
1,250
–
Credit card processing fees
2,909
2,909
Accrued Tech costs
44,208
39,743
Other Accounts payable
699,117
765,117
Accrued operating expenses
$ 1,137,080
$ 1,082,979
9. INCOME TAXES
For
the three months ending December 31, 2021 and 2020, 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, 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, 2021 and September 30, 2021:
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities
December 31, 2021
September 30, 2021
Net non-current deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward
$ 1,334,019
$ 1,328,093
Amortization
( 8,576 )
( 8,770 )
Depreciation
5,463
5,625
Valuation allowance
( 1,330,906 )
( 1,324,948 )
Net deferred taxes
$ –
$ –
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10. 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.
In December 2021, a new variant of the novel strain of coronavirus,
referred to as COVID-19, has spread to the United States.
The financial markets may demonstrate 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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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.
Schedule of option activity
Shares under
Option
Value of Shares
under Option
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining
Contractual Life
Outstanding - September 30, 2021
7,260,196
$ 550,455
$ 0.17
106 months
Granted
60,866
$ 1,361,200
$ 0.4
115 months
Exercised
0
$ –
$ 0
Canceled or expired
( 1,340,500 )
$ 1,845,870
$ 0.44
4 months
Outstanding - December 31, 2021
5,980,562
47,340
98 months
Exercisable - December 31, 2021
1,761,393
$ 0.25
94 months
Unamortized share-based compensation expense as of December 31, 2021
amounted to $ 692,788 which is expected to be recognized over the next 5 years.
Total compensation expense, included in salaries and
wages, of previously unamortized stock compensation was $ 48,436 and $ 60,170 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
On November 27, 2020, the 2016 Plan was amended to allow grants of
other equity related rights, including Stock Appreciation Rights. During the three months ended December 31, 2021, 60,866
and 0 options and SARs were granted,
respectively. There were no awards issued during the three months ended December 31, 2020. SARs are recorded as a liability because there
is a cash settlement option.
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Included in compensation expenses for TMN were consulting fees
paid to a related party as a condition to the TMN acquisition. One agreement is with Tax Tuneup, LLC which is owned by Ed Lyon, the
CEO of TMN. Through this arrangement, Tax Tuneup, LLC provides consulting services to TMN, including updating of the tax strategies
to comply with tax law and rules. The payments each month are $16,500. The total paid under this agreement in the three months ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020 respectively, were $ 49,500 and $ 49,500 . The other agreement is with Vandata, LLC, which is owned by Keith
Vandestadt who provides consulting services to TMN and is paid $ 5,000 per month, for a total of $ 15,000 in the three months ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Vandata, LLC is also owed $10,000 for services previously rendered.
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 was originally to be repaid in six equal installments of $ 2,520 ,
beginning July 1, 2019. The last two payments have been deferred, with the balance still accruing interest. The balance of the loan
at December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2021 was $ 5,332
and $ 5,296 ,
respectively. In addition, Company owes $ 50,750
to a company owned by Mr. Pollock for consulting services. Payments are not being made at this time on this obligation.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In January 2022, Forta’s clearing firm sent a notice of termination,
and has assessed a termination fee of $250,000 as per its contractual right. Forta does not have the resources to pay the termination
fee, and the clearing firm will apply all cash balances that it holds to the payment of the termination fee. That will result in the transfer
of in excess of $100,000 from Forta to the clearing firm and increase liabilities in the net amount of approximately $150,000. In addition,
Forta has violated its net capital requirements with FINRA and Forta has shut down its broker dealer operations. Forta’s application
to terminate its FINRA registration was accepted in January, retroactive to October 2020. Management is considering dissolving Forta,
and that decision will likely be made next fiscal quarter.
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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, 2021.
Plan of Operations
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (the “Company”)
is headquartered in Lakeway Texas, with locations in Monterey, California and Cincinnati, Ohio. Company, along with its subsidiary companies,
supports investment advisors and provides tax professionals with a turnkey family office charter. Company helps the tax professionals
evolve from the commoditized business of tax compliance to a Family Office Director that runs and manages their own multi-family office.
Family Office Directors are able to leverage the Financial Gravity systems, technology, proprietary resources, and deep domain expertise
to bring an elevated and holistic financial service experience to their clients that spans proactive tax planning, retirement and estate
planning, wealth management, and risk mitigation.
Financial Gravity’s Subsidiaries:
Financial Gravity Asset Management, Inc., formerly
Sofos Investment Management, Inc. (“FGAM”), is an RIA, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and provides
asset management services to individuals and businesses. FGAM had in excess of $170,000,000 in assets under management as of December
31, 2021.
Financial Gravity Enhanced Markets, LLC, formerly,
MPath Advisor Resources, LLC (“FGEM”) is an insurance marketing organization and provides insurance products and services
to insurance agents or agencies. The advisors with FGFOS access insurance and other related products through FGEM.
Tax Master Network (“TMN”) supports
over 300 CPA and Enrolled Agent professionals, training them to add crucial tax planning services to support clients. TMN member customer
base adds significant business development opportunities for Company. TMN provides tax services, including its “Tax Blueprint®”
system which identifies strategies for lowering the client's taxes. This presents Company with the opportunity to provide enhanced tax
advice and investment advisory services.
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Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC
(“FGFOS”) is a registered investment advisor (“RIA”) that offers financial planning, and wealth management services
to clients through investment advisors. Many of the independent investment advisors are members of TMN that are licensed to provide investment
management advice. FGFOS provides support for the multi-family offices run by the TMN members.
Financial Gravity Investment Services, LLC (“FGIS”)
is an office of Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction that is affiliated with Kingswood U.S., a broker dealer. FGIS will have a small number
of registered representatives for securities transactions that require a broker/dealer affiliation.
Forta Financial Group, Inc. (“Forta”)
is a broker-dealer, a registered investment advisor, and a licensed insurance agent. It primarily operates in Colorado. As part of its
annual review of the performance of its subsidiaries, Company has decided to discontinue Forta’s broker/dealer operations, and is
in the process of completing that transition.
Growth comes from the following reportable segments:
Tax services and financial advisory services,
including Tax Blueprint® and Tax Operating System® services through TMN, as well as investment advisory services by TMN subscribers
to their clients through FGFOS.
Family Office Services including wealth management
services through FGFOS, investment advisory services through FGAM, insurance services through FGEM, and stock brokerage services through
FGIS.
Results of Operations for the three months ended
December 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2020
Revenues
For the three months ended December 31, 2021,
revenue decreased $111,784 to 1,595,893 from $1,707,677 for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The principal components of the
decrease in revenue are: decreased revenue of approximately $604,000 from Forta, increased investment management revenue from FGAM of
approximately $91,000, decreased revenue from TMN of approximately $111,000, and increased revenue from FGEM of approximately $143,000
as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2020, and one time revenue from FGIS of $30,000 for referral fees.
Operating Expenses
Cost of services activity decreased $16,765 to
$18,782 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $35,547 for the three months ended December 31, 2021. 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 decreased $35,536 to 97,194 for the three months ended December
31, 2021 from $132,730 for the three months ended December 31, 20219 This decrease is primarily due to an decrease in legal fees.
Depreciation and amortization expenses include
depreciation on fixed assets and amortization of definite lived intangibles. Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $13,368
to $21,962 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $35,330 for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The decrease is due
to some assets becoming fully depreciated.
General and administrative expenses decreased
$194,150 to $142,616 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $336,766 for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The decrease
is primarily due to reduction in rents, due to tendering the Denver leased space back to the landlord, $134,656, and a reduction in technology
expenditures, $97,775.
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Marketing expenses increased slightly by $6,506 to 27,052 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from
$20,546 for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The increase is due to the Company increasing some marketing channels.
Compensation expenses increased $26,670 to $1,361,452
for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $1,334,782 for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The overall increase was principally
due to increases of $177,358 in Salaries, offset by reductions in Commissions $125,287 and employee insurance $16,311.
The Company experienced
a decrease in its net loss of $119,620 to a net loss of $74,740 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from a net loss of $194,360
for the three months ended December 31, 2020, primarily attributable to the reasons noted above. $71,869 of the net loss was attributed
Forta’s operations which will be discontinued. Excluding Forta, the net loss was approximately $1300 for the three months ended
December 31, 2021.
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 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.
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 FGEM). 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 contract liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets.
Accrued revenues are recorded for investment management fees that are
paid in arrears. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2021, respectively.
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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.
FGAM, FGFOS and Forta generate 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 monthly period.
FGIS and Forta generate commission
revenue from the sale of securities and annuities and premiums on life insurance policies. The revenue is recognized when commissions
are earned, or when it is determined that annuities or insurance products are sold, which is typically at trade date. Commissions are
received after products are sold, issued or in force.
FGEM generates revenue from insurance marketing services for insurance
agents, including sourcing of insurance policies through selling agreements. Revenue is recognized when the policies have been accepted
by the issuer and it is probable the commission will be received.
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.
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, 2021
and September 30, 2021 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, 2021, 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.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had cash
and cash equivalents of $353,183. The increase in cash and cash equivalents from September 30, 2021 was due to net cash provided by operating
activities of $49,897 and net cash used in investing activities of $0, and net cash used in financing activities of $2,584.
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, 2021, the Company reported
$1,595,893 in revenue, a net loss of $74,740, increase of cash of $47,314, and an accumulated deficit of $14,488,610. 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.
In in February of 2021, Forta received a PPP loan of $422,900. The
loan 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 loan will be eligible for forgiveness, which would result in an increase in capital
of $422,900.
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 activity through TMN members. There is no guaranty that the Company
will achieve these objectives.
Off Balance Sheet Transactions and Related Matters
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.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2021. The term “disclosure
controls and procedures,” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by
a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time
periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed
and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating
the cost benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on its evaluation, management concluded as of December 31, 2021
that its disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting,
described below in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Notwithstanding the identified material weaknesses,
management believes the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q fairly represent in all material respects our financial condition,
results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and
maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Responsibility, estimates and judgments by management are required to
assess the expected benefits and related costs of control procedures. The objectives of internal control include providing management
with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, and that transactions
are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and recorded properly to permit the preparation of consolidated financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. In making
this assessment, its management used the criteria based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework 2013 issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
have concluded that, as of December 31, 2021, its internal control over financial reporting was not effective in providing reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance
with US generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer reviewed the
results of their assessment with its board of directors.
Based on its evaluation under this framework, management concluded
that its internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of the evaluation date due to the factors stated below.
Insufficient Resources: The Company has inadequate number of personnel
with requisite expertise in the key functional areas of finance and accounting to be able to have appropriately designed and operating
entity level controls including risk assessment; information and communication; monitoring; and financial reporting.
Inadequate Segregation of Duties: The Company has inadequate number
of personnel to properly segregate duties to implement control procedures.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations
which include but is not limited to the use of independent professionals for advice and guidance, interpretation of existing and/or changing
rules and principles, segregation of management duties, scale of organization, and personnel factors. Internal control over financial
reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from
human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because
of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis, however
these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process and it is possible to design into the process safeguards
to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance
with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies
or procedures may deteriorate.
No changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting has been made
since fiscal year end 2021.
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Part II Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are a party to or otherwise involved in legal
proceedings, claims and other legal matters, arising in the ordinary course of our business or otherwise. A subsidiary of the Company
is currently involved in two legal proceeding. Company does not believe that the outcome of any pending litigation will be material to
our ability to operate or market our services, our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
I tem 1A. RISK FACTORS.
No changes from September 30, 2021 10-K annual report.
In January 2022, Forta’s clearing firm sent a notice of termination,
and has assessed a termination fee of $250,000 as per its contractual right. Forta does not have the resources to pay the termination
fee, and the clearing firm will apply all cash balances that it holds to the payment of the termination fee. That will result in the transfer
of in excess of $100,000 from Forta to the clearing firm and increase liabilities in the net amount of approximately $150,000. In addition,
Forta has violated its net capital requirements with FINRA and Forta has shut down its broker dealer operations. Management is considering
dissolving Forta, and that decision will likely be made next fiscal quarter.
Off Balance Sheet Transactions and Related Matters
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.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures
as of December 31, 2021. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed
to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Management recognizes that
any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives
and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based
on its evaluation, management concluded as of December 31, 2020 that its disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because
of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, described below in Management’s Report on Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting. Notwithstanding the identified material weaknesses, management believes the financial statements included in
this Form 10-Q fairly represent in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows at and for the
periods presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Management’s
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company’s
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Responsibility, estimates
and judgments by management are required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of control procedures. The objectives of internal
control include providing management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized
use or disposition, and that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and recorded properly to permit
the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, its management used the criteria based on the framework in Internal Control
- Integrated Framework 2013 issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2020, its internal control over financial reporting
was not effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer reviewed the results of their assessment with its board of directors.
Based
on its evaluation under this framework, management concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was not effective as
of the evaluation date due to the factors stated below.
•
Insufficient
Resources: The Company has inadequate number of personnel with requisite expertise in the key functional areas of finance and accounting
to be able to have appropriately designed and operating entity level controls including risk assessment; information and communication;
monitoring; and financial reporting.
•
Inadequate
Segregation of Duties: The Company has inadequate number of personnel to properly segregate duties to implement control procedures.
Inherent
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Internal
control over financial reporting has inherent limitations which include but is not limited to the use of independent professionals for
advice and guidance, interpretation of existing and/or changing rules and principles, segregation of management duties, scale of organization,
and personnel factors. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject
to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented
by collusion or improper management override. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not
prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis, however these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process
and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. Therefore, even those systems determined
to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of
any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions,
or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
No changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting has been made since fiscal year end 2020.
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Part
II Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time
to time, we are a party to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings, claims and other legal matters, arising in the ordinary course
of our business or otherwise. A subsidiary of the Company is currently involved in one legal proceeding, the outcome of which will not
be material to our ability to operate or market our services, our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.
No changes
from September 30, 2020 10-K annual report.
In January 2022, Forta’s
clearing firm sent a notice of termination, and has assessed a termination fee of $250,000 as per its contractual right. Forta does not
have the resources to pay the termination fee, and the clearing firm will apply all cash balances that it holds to the payment of the
termination fee. That will result in the transfer of in excess of $100,000 from Forta to the clearing firm and increase liabilities in
the net amount of approximately $150,000. In addition, Forta has violated its net capital requirements with FINRA and Forta has shut
down its broker dealer operations. Management is considering treating Forta as a discontinued operation, and that decision will likely
be made next fiscal quarter.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Financial Officer.
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Section 1350 Certifications.
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its
XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL, and included in exhibit 101)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 14, 2022
By: /s/ Scott Winters
Scott Winters
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: February 14, 2022
By: /s/ Gary Nemer
Gary Nemer
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Capacity
Date
/s/ Scott Winters
Co-Chairman, CEO
February 14, 2022
Scott Winters
(principal executive officer)
/s/ Gary Nemer
CFO
February 14, 2022
Gary Nemer
(principal financial officer)
/s/ John Pollock
Co-Chairman, EVP
February 14, 2022
John Pollock
/s/ Edward A. Lyon
Director
February 14, 2022
Edward A. Lyon
/s/ Jennifer Winters
Director
February 14, 2022
Jennifer Winters
/s/ William R. Nelson
Director
February 14, 2022
William R. Nelson
/s/ Mark Williams
Director
February 14, 2022
Mark Williams
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