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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 


FORM 10-Q
 


x           QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

or

¨            TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission File Number 000-29315
 
 
RUBICON FINANCIAL INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
13-3349556
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

18872 MacArthur Boulevard
First Floor
Irvine, California 92612
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

(949) 798-7220
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (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 þ       No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).           Yes ¨       No þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨                                                                                                Accelerated filer ¨

Non-accelerated filer ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                Smaller reporting company þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).          Yes  ¨      No þ

The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding on May 21, 2010, was 15,098,023, which includes 1,000,000 shares that have been authorized but unissued.

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Rubicon Financial Incorporated
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
             
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Assets
 
(Unaudited)
   
Audited
 
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 812,648     $ 746,885  
Cash – restricted
    311,696       311,670  
Marketable securities
    269,760       508,428  
Accounts receivable
    835,382       683,412  
Prepaid expenses
    100,291       123,402  
Notes receivable
    124,202       124,202  
Other current assets
    14,221       12,358  
     Total current assets
    2,468,200       2,510,357  
                 
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of
               
$199,362 and $186,033, respectively
    79,333       84,213  
                 
Other assets:
               
Contract advances
    136,664       154,445  
Deposits
    39,471       39,471  
Intangible assets – customer list
    2,439,671       2,439,671  
Total other assets
    2,615,806       2,633,587  
          Total assets
  $ 5,163,339     $ 5,228,157  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 469,973     $ 525,896  
Accrued expenses
    1,349,685       1,076,983  
Investment obligation
    487,000       487,000  
Deferred revenue
    64,199       74,014  
Line of credit
    99,532       100,000  
Note payable
    118,500       42,000  
Notes payable – related party
    5,213       5,213  
     Total current liabilities
    2,594,102       2,311,106  
                 
Stockholders’ equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 9,000,000 shares
               
  authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
               
  as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
    -       -  
Preferred series “A”, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares
               
  authorized, 62,500 shares issued and outstanding
               
  as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
    63       63  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares
               
  authorized, 14,098,023 and 14,098,023 shares issued
               
  and outstanding as of March 31, 2010 and
               
  December 31, 2009, respectively
    14,097       14,097  
Additional paid in capital
    18,113,350       18,113,350  
Other comprehensive losses
    (1,035,010 )     (814,624 )
Accumulated (deficit)
    (14,523,263 )     (14,395,835 )
     Total stockholders’ equity
    2,569,237       2,917,051  
          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 5,163,339     $ 5,228,157  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
Rubicon Financial Incorporated
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(Unaudited)
 
       
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Revenue
  $ 3,509,790     $ 2,321,765  
                 
Expenses:
               
Direct costs
    2,862,391       1,792,180  
Consulting
    57,615       -  
Professional fees
    228,386       87,331  
Executive compensation
    91,500       252,402  
General and administrative expenses
    389,659       328,155  
Depreciation
    13,330       12,821  
     Total operating expenses
    3,642,881       2,472,889  
                 
Net operating (loss)
    (133,091 )     (151,124 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (5,535 )     (4,122 )
Interest income
    3,384       7,093  
Other income
    7,811       14,779  
     Total other income (expense)
    5,660       17,750  
                 
Net (loss)
    (127,431 )     (133,374 )
                 
Other comprehensive (loss)
    (220,386 )     (202,431 )
                 
Total comprehensive (loss)
  $ (347,817 )   $ (335,805 )
                 
Weighted average number of common shares
               
Outstanding – basic and fully diluted
    14,098,023       12,056,324  
                 
Net (loss) per share – basic and fully diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
Rubicon Financial Incorporated
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
(Unaudited)
 
             
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities
  $ (127,431 )   $ (133,374 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash (used) in operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    13,330       12,821  
Shares and options issued for services
    -       20,000  
Amortization of equity based compensation
    -       108,277  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
               
Accounts receivable
    (151,970 )     (26,992 )
Prepaid expenses
    23,111       15,839  
Accrued interest receivable
    (1,863 )     (1,863 )
Deposits and other assets
    17,781       41,813  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    216,779       66,201  
Deferred revenue
    (9,815 )     (9,196 )
Net cash (used) by operating activities
    (20,078 )     93,526  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchase of fixed assets
    (8,450 )     (5,632 )
Proceeds from sale of investments
    18,282       -  
Purchase of investments
    -       (88,873 )
Net cash (used) by investing activities
    9,832       (94,505 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from line of credit
    (468 )     48,000  
Payments on capital leases
    -       (2,889 )
Proceeds from note payable
    76,500       -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    76,032       45,111  
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash
    65,786       44,132  
Cash – beginning
    1,058,558       414,228  
Cash – ending
  $ 1,124,344     $ 458,360  
                 
Supplemental disclosure
               
Interest paid
  $ 5,535     $ 4,122  
Income taxes paid
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Non-cash financing activities:
               
     Shares and options issued for services
  $ -     $ 20,000  
                 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
RUBICON FINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1- Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.  The results of operations for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.  Certain amounts in the prior year statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentations.  The statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our audit for the year ended December 31, 2009.

NOTE 2 – Going concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These conditions give rise to doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of reported asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain additional financing or sale of its common stock as may be required and ultimately to attain profitability.
 
NOTE 3 – Restricted Cash

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Newport Coast Securities, Inc. (formerly Grant Bettingen, Inc.)(“NCS”), has entered into securities clearing agreements with Penson Financial Services, Inc. and Wedbush, Morgan Securities, Inc. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company is required to maintain a deposit account with each respective clearing firm in amounts determined based on the Company’s transaction volume. As of March 31, 2010, the Company maintained deposits of $250,405 and $61,291, respectively.

NOTE 4 - Marketable securities

Investments in marketable securities primarily include shares of common stock in various companies held as available-for-sale and carried at fair market value, with the unrealized gains and losses, included in the determination of comprehensive income and reported in shareholders’ equity. On November 27, 2007, Rubicon entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with American International Industries, Inc. (“AMIN”), whereby Rubicon agreed to issue 1,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for 200,000 shares of AMIN and $1,000,000 in cash. Rubicon recorded marketable securities of $1,000,000, representing the fair market value of AMIN’s common stock ($5 per share) on the date of agreement. On August 8, 2008 AMIN issued a stock dividend equal to 40,000 shares of their common stock. The fair value of the dividend was $121,200. On April 4, 2009, Rubicon transferred its AMIN holdings to its subsidiary, NCS as an intercompany transaction. In addition to the AMIN securities, NCS holds various other securities as available-for-sale. On March 31, 2010, management evaluated the fair value of all securities held as available-for-sale and recorded consolidated other comprehensive losses totaling $1,035,010.
 

 
NOTE 5 – Notes receivable

On April 18, 2008, Rubicon amended its $20,000 note receivable with its RREM subsidiary, whereby Joel Newman, the former President of RREM accepted full liability for the principal balance of $20,000. The amended terms require interest to accrue at a rate of 6% per annum and mature on April 18, 2009. The outstanding principal balance as of March 31, 2010 was $19,202. In addition, Mr. Newman owes $5,000 in the form of a demand note, which accrues interest at a rate of 6% per annum. As of March 31, 2010, Mr. Newman’s principal balances totaled $24,202 with accrued interest receivable of $3,221. Rubicon is currently negotiating payment of these obligations.

On June 3, 2008, Rubicon issued a note receivable in the amount of $100,000 to Marc Riviello pursuant to the “Stock Repurchase and Settlement Agreement”. The note accrues interest at a rate of 6% per annum and was due June 1, 2009. As of March 31, 2010, the principal balance was $100,000 and accrued interest receivable totaled $11,000. Rubicon has initiated collection efforts on this note.

NOTE 6 – Notes payable

In February of 2010, the Company repaid two outstanding promissory notes in the principal amounts of $30,000 and $12,000.

A summary of short-term debt consists of the following:

    March 31, 2010  
December 31, 2009
 
Demand note payable to an officer and shareholder for $4,500, unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand
  $ 5,213     $ 5,213  
Note payable
    118,500       -0-  
Line of credit, secured by cash deposit, interest rate of 2.25%
    99,532       100,000  
    $ 223,245     $ 105,213  
 
Interest expense for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $5,535 and $28,671, respectively.



NOTE 7 – Stockholders’ equity

Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share.  Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters to be voted on by the stockholders, are without cumulative voting rights, and are entitled to share ratably in dividends. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, the holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to share pro rata all assets remaining after payment in full of all liabilities. Holders of Common Stock have no preemptive rights to purchase the Company’s Common Stock. There are no conversion rights or redemption or sinking fund provisions with respect to the common stock.

Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock; of which 1,000,000 shares are designated as 8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The preferred stock may be issued from time to time by the board of directors as shares of one or more classes or series.
 
8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Holders of 8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shall not have the right to vote on matters that come before the stockholders. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of $2.00 per share. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted at a rate of four shares of common stock for each share of Series A Convertible Preferred stock. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ranks senior to common stock in the event of liquidation. Holders’ of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shall be entitled to a 8% annual dividend payable in cash or common stock at a rate of $0.50 per share, accrued and payable on a semi-annual basis, subject to adjustments resulting from stock splits, recapitalization, or share combination.

2010 Issuances
In February of 2010, the Company issued a convertible term note in the amount of $100,000.  The note bears interest of 10% and is due on January 31, 2011. Further, the note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, at the option of the holder and subject to a 15 day redemption period by the Company, at any time after August 1, 2010 at a rate of 50% of the 22-day trading average of the Company’s common stock.

NOTE 8 – Warrants and options

A summary of stock options and warrants as of March 31, 2010 is as follows:

   
Options
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
   
Warrants
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Outstanding as of 01/01/10:
    1,300,000     $ 1.33       10,000     $ 0.30  
Granted
    -       -       -       -  
Cancelled
    -       -       -       -  
Exercised
    -       -       -       -  
Outstanding as of 03/31/10:
    1,300,000     $ 1.33       10,000     $ 0.30  
Vested as of 03/31/10:
    1,000,000     $ 1.00       10,000     $ 0.30  
 
 
NOTE 9 – Operating Segments

Rubicon’s operating segments are evidence of its internal organization. The major segments are defined by the type of financial services offered. Each segment operates in a distinct industry: brokerage services (NCS), mortgage and real estate services (RREM) and personal and commercial insurance services (RFIS). DAC is currently inactive and not considered an operating segment of Rubicon. Where applicable, “Corporate” represents items necessary to reconcile to the consolidated financial statements, which generally include corporate activity and eliminations.

Net revenues as shown below represent commissions earned for each segment. Intercompany revenues have been eliminated and are immaterial for separate disclosure. Rubicon evaluates performance of individual operating segments based on pre-tax income (loss). On a consolidated basis, this amount represents total comprehensive loss as shown in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. Reconciling items represent corporate costs that are not allocated to the operating segments including; stock-based compensation expense and intercompany eliminations.

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net Revenue
           
Insurance services
  $ 85,184     $ 149,747  
Mortgage services
    -0-       -0-  
Brokerage services
    3,424,606       2,172,018  
      3,509,790       2,321,765  
                 
Expenses
               
Insurance services
    78,367       141,732  
Mortgage services
    -0-       1,020  
Brokerage services(1)
    3,455,507       2,014,351  
Corporate
    103,347       315,786  
      3,637,221       2,472,889  
                 
Net operating income (loss)
  $ (127,431 )   $ (151,124 )

In March of 2010, RFIS sold its trucking book of business to an unaffiliated third party in exchange for a thirty percent (30%) commission on the book for a period of twenty-four months from the closing date. RFIS received a $15,000 down payment towards the purchased, which will be included in the total purchase price of the book of business.
 
 
NOTE 10 – Net capital requirement

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, NCS, is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule (SEC Rule 15c3-1), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital, as defined, equal to the greater of $100,000 or 6 2/3% of aggregate debt balances, as defined in the SEC’s Reserve Requirement Rule (Rule 15c3-3). At March 31, 2010, NCS had net capital of $304,676 and was $204,676 in excess of its required net capital of $100,000.

NOTE 11 – Commitments and Contingencies

In July of 2009, the Company filed its first amended complaint against Grant Bettingen and Grant Bettingen, as Trustee of the 1999 Bettingen Trust U/D/T October 8, 1999, seeking damages for (i) Breach of Contract, (ii) Fraud, (iii) Declaratory Relief, (iv) Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, and (v) Unjust Enrichment. These claims arise from the June 2008 merger between the Company and NCS (then known as Grant Bettingen, Inc.) On or about August 10, 2009, the Company was served with a suit from M. Grant Bettingen, the Bettingen 1999 Trust and Christi Bettingen stemming from the same transaction. The case is currently pending.

NOTE 12 – Subsequent Events

On May 21, 2010, the Company’s board of directors authorized the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to three individuals and one entity for services performed on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Management has evaluated all events and transactions that have occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date and has determined that there are no additional material events which have occurred as of May 24, 2010, that would be deemed significant or require recognition or additional disclosure.

 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objections of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the dates they are made. You should, however, consult further disclosures we make in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The factors impacting these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

·  
deterioration in general or regional (especially Southern California) economic, market and political conditions;
·  
our ability to successfully compete in the financial services industry;
·  
actions and initiatives taken by both current and potential competitors;
·  
inability to raise additional financing for working capital;
·  
inability to locate potential mergers and acquisitions within the financial services industry and integrate acquired companies into our organization;
·  
deterioration in the financial services markets, lending markets and the real estate markets in general as a result of the delinquencies in the “subprime” mortgage markets;
·  
the level of volatility of interest rates as well as the shape of the yield curve;
·  
the fact that our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we report our financial condition and results of operations, and they may require management to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain;
·  
adverse state or federal legislation or regulation that increases the costs of compliance, or adverse findings by a regulator with respect to existing operations;
·  
changes in U.S. GAAP or in the legal, regulatory and legislative environments in the markets in which we operate;
·  
inability to efficiently manage our operations;
·  
inability to achieve future operating results;
·  
the unavailability of funds for capital expenditures;
·  
our ability to recruit and hire key employees;
·  
the inability of management to effectively implement our strategies and business plans; and
·  
the other risks and uncertainties detailed in this report.

 
For a detailed description of these and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, please see “Risk Factors” in this document and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

In this form 10-Q references to “Rubicon”, “the Company”, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Rubicon Financial Incorporated and its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, Newport Coast Securities, Inc. Rubicon Financial Insurance Services, Inc., Rubicon Real Estate and Mortgages, Inc. and Dial-A-Cup, Inc.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview of Current Operations

We are a publicly-traded financial service holding company with three wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: (i) Newport Coast Securities, Inc. (“NCS”) a private brokerage firm registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) providing retail brokerage services and investment banking; (ii) Rubicon Financial Insurance Services, Inc. (“RFIS”), a full service insurance agency offering personal lines, life and commercial insurance products to individuals and companies primarily in California; and (iii) Rubicon Real Estate and Mortgages, Inc. (“RREM”), which provided professional assistance in the fields of residential and commercial real estate and mortgage loans in California.

We also have a non-operating subsidiary, Dial-A-Cup, Inc. (“DAC”), which has developed a hot-water dispensing system that will brew one fresh cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soup, etc. on demand.  On July 31, 2007, we entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement with DAC, whereby we agreed to spin-out at least 50% of the shares of DAC common stock owned by us to our shareholders on a one for ten basis.  The Separation and Distribution Agreement also provides that DAC will take all of the businesses, assets and liabilities relating to the DAC business previously held by us.  DAC intends to file a registration statement on Form S-1 to register the shares of DAC common stock to be distributed and the record date will be set as the 10th day following effectiveness of the registration statement.  As of the date of this report, the Form S-1 has not been filed.
 
 
Overview of Financial Services

Economic Conditions

Our revenues are derived primarily from managed investment portfolios with the majority of our assets under management being located within the United States. Our revenues depend largely on the total value and composition of assets under our management. Accordingly, fluctuations in financial markets and in the composition of assets affect our revenues and results of operations. The significant downturn in the financial and real estate markets during 2008,  2009 and the first quarter of 2010 has had a material effect on investor returns and real property values. Though we have not experienced significant declines in our brokerage services, the impact to our real estate services has been considerable. In response, we have implemented measures to reduce overall operating costs through the reduction of staff and administrative expenses. Although we have not made any fundamental changes to our business model like many other financial service companies, as part of our long term growth strategy, we continually evaluate our existing portfolio of businesses as well as new business opportunities to ensure we are investing in those businesses with the largest, most profitable, growth potential. In response to the current market conditions, we have ceased operations of RREM until such time there is sufficient recognition of recovery.

We have established our headquarters in Orange County, California to capitalize on the perceived large and affluent demographic base for our products in the financial services industry. The types of financial services we offer are: insurance, both personal and commercial; mortgage loan and real estate services, both residential and commercial; and retail brokerage services, securities market making, as well as investment banking services for small to mid-sized companies. Each subsidiary providing these services is an individually licensed corporation doing business under the parent holding company, which is intended to allow us to become a unique, single-source, financial services provider.

In March of 2009, we executed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of 1000 BARS, Inc., a private Nevada corporation focused on the preservation of the long-term value of assets through buying and selling strategies of physical precious metals, specializing in 1000 oz bars of silver. 1000 BARS has also developed commodity market strategies for the owners of physical bars of silver. Completion of this acquisition has been stalled due to the global economic recession and our desire to focus on our core services. However, when and if the market begins to rebound we will readdress this acquisition.

In October of 2009, we incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, Struxurety Corporation, to pursue the opportunities to provide core support services to small businesses; such as back office administration, general ledger accounting and general business strategy and management. However, in February of 2010 our board of directors reevaluated the Struxurety model and decided not to continue to pursue this business. As a result we transferred all ownership to the former president of Struxurety. We did not invest any significant financial resources in Struxurety.
 
 
Results of Operations

The following tables summarize selected items from the statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

Revenue:

 
Three Months Ended
     
 
March 31,
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
 
2010
 
2009
  $       %  
Consolidated
                       
  Revenue
  $ 3,509,790     $ 2,321,765     $ 1,188,025       51 %
  Operating expenses
    3,642,881       2,472,889       1,169,992       47 %
  Net operating (loss)
  $ (133,091 )   $ (151,124 )   $ (18,033 )     (12 %)

Our revenues increased 51% during the first quarter of 2010 over the first quarter of 2009. The significant increase in revenues is primarily a result of our continued focus on providing alternative investment products through NCS and the recruitment of additional registered representatives.

During the three months ended March 31, 2010 our operating expenses increased by 47%, primarily a result of increased professional fees. However, even with the increase in operating expenses, we reduced our net operating loss by 12% over the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Revenue by Segment

 
Three Months Ended
     
 
March 31,
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
 
2010
 
2009
  $       %  
Revenue
                       
  Brokerage services
  $ 3,424,606     $ 2,172,018     $ 1,252,588       58 %
  Insurance services
    85,184       149,747       (64,563 )     (43 %)
  Mortgage services
    -       -       -       -  
    Total revenue
  $ 3,509,790     $ 2,321,765     $ 1,188,025       51 %

Brokerage Services: NCS represents our cornerstone of services and has contributed approximately 98% of our total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Revenue for the first quarter of 2010 was $3,424,606 compared to $2,172,018 for the same period of 2009, an increase of 58%.

Insurance Services: RFIS experienced a decrease of 43% in revenues from insurance services for the first quarter of 2010, primarily as the result of the reduction of its commercial trucking as a line of business. In March of 2010 RFIS sold its commercial trucking business, which is anticipated to have a marginal effect on revenues for the remaining balance of fiscal 2010.
 
 
Real Estate and Mortgage Services: The current economic conditions of the real estate market have limited RREM’s ability to generate revenue on the sales of residential real estate and other services. RREM is currently dormant pending a rebound of the real estate market.

Selling and Administrative Expenses:

   
Three Months Ended
     
   
March 31,
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
   
2010
   
2009
  $       %  
                         
Direct costs
  $ 2,862,391     $ 1,792,180     $ 1,070,211       60 %
Consulting
    57,615       -       57,615       -  
Professional fees
    228,386       87,331       141,055       162 %
Executive compensation
    91,500       252,402       (160,902 )     (64 %)
General expenses
    389,659       328,155       61,504       19 %
Depreciation
    13,330       12,821       509       4 %
  Operating expenses
  $ 3,642,881     $ 2,472,889     $ 1,169,992       47 %

Operating expenses increased 47% overall compared to the same period of the previous year. The most notable change is that of professional fees, which increased 162% as a result of increased legal fees associated with current litigation and arbitration claims. In addition, our direct costs, which increased 60% as a result of the direct expenses attributable to the brokerage firm primarily consisting of commissions and fees paid on trading activities. Our direct costs have a direct relationship to our revenue and will increase or decrease with changes in revenue.

Expenses by Segment

NCS:

   
Three Months Ended
     
   
March 31,
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
   
2010
   
2009
  $       %  
Brokerage services
                       
  Direct costs
  $ 2,842,469     $ 1,732,047     $ 1,110,422       64 %
  Consulting
    52,515       -       52,515       -  
  Professional fees
    201,136       9,270       191,866       2,070 %
  Executive compensation
    51,000       59,625       (8,625 )     (14 %)
  General expenses
    303,827       209,420       94,407       45 %
  Depreciation
    4,560       3,989       571       14 %
    Operating expenses
  $ 3,455,507     $ 2,014,351     $ 1,441,156       72 %

During the first quarter of 2010 NCS’s direct costs increased 64% over the same quarter of 2009. Direct costs are proportional to increases in revenue and should remain constant.

In addition, during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 NCS incurred $201,136 in professional fees, compared to only $9,270 for the same period ended March 3, 2009. This was the result in increased legal fees associated with current litigation and arbitration claims. We anticipate these fees to be reduced once these claims are settled or ended.
 

 
RFIS:

   
Three Months Ended
     
   
March 31,
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
   
2010
   
2009
  $       %  
Insurance services
                       
  Direct costs
  $ 19,922     $ 60,133     $ (40,211 )     (67 %)
  Consulting
    5,100       -       5,100       -  
  Professional fees
    -       1,856       (1,856 )     -  
  Executive compensation
    33,000       15,000       18,000       120 %
  General expenses
    11,740       64,578       (52,838 )     (82 %)
  Depreciation
    8,605       165       8,440       -  
    Operating expenses
  $ 78,367     $ 141,732     $ (63,365 )     (45 %)

During the first quarter of 2010, RFIS reduced direct costs, primarily commissions on policies written , and general expenses by 67% and 82%, respectively. RFIS has transitioned out of the trucking line of business and reducing staffing in an attempt to streamline operations.

RREM:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Mortgage services
           
  Direct costs
  $ -     $ -  
  Consulting
    -       -  
  Professional fees
    -       -  
  Executive compensation
    -       -  
  General expenses
    -       808  
  Depreciation
    -       212  
    Operating expenses
  $ -     $ 1,020  

In our efforts to mitigate potential losses arising from the expending of resources in an economically challenged environment, we have temporally redirected resources towards endeavors with a greater potential of economic success. It is our intention to continue to monitor the real estate market, as improvements in stability become identifiable, we will move forward with the continued implementation of our original business model.
 
 
Other income and (expense)

 
Three Months Ended
     
 
March 31,
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
 
2010
 
2009
  $       %  
Consolidated
                       
  Interest income
  $ 3,384     $ 7,093     $ (3,709 )     (52 %)
  Interest (expense)
    (5,535 )     (4,122 )     1,413       34 %
  Other income
    7,811       14,779       (6,968 )     (47 %)

Other income and expense consists of interest earned and expenses, and rental income from sub-lease of facilities. We experienced a 52% decline in interest income as a direct result of our depletion of cash resources held in interest bearing money market accounts. Interest was incurred during ordinary course of business through the use of corporate credit cards. We expect this amount to remain unchanged throughout the remainder of the fiscal year.

Satisfaction of our cash obligations for the next 12 months.

Historically, our plan of operation has been limited by a lack of adequate working capital.  During 2009, we raised $142,000 through a combination of notes payable and a working line of credit. Further, in February of 2010, we borrowed an additional $100,000 pursuant to a one-year convertible promissory note. As of March 31, 2010 we had available cash of $812,648. We believe these funds will help support existing operational costs, but will only be sufficient to satisfy our working capital requirements through fiscal 2010. Consequently, in addition to cash generated from operations, we may need to raise additional funds through either equity, including convertible securities such as preferred stock or debentures, or debt financing.

Summary of any product research and development that we will perform for the term of our plan of operation.

We do not anticipate performing any additional significant product research and development under our plan of operation with Dial-A-Cup, RFIS, RREM, NCS or in the financial services industry.

Expected purchase or sale of plant and significant equipment.

We do not anticipate the purchase or sale of any plant or significant equipment; as such items are not required by us at this time.

Significant changes in the number of employees.

We have experienced significant changes in our staffing and executive management team as a result of our business acquisitions. Historically we have relied on outside consultants to fulfill the needs of the Company while also relying heavily on our CEO, Joseph Mangiapane, Jr. whom we have a full time employment agreement with. As we have achieved milestones in our growth projections, it has become financially prudent to increase our internal staff to satisfy the operational needs of our business. Likewise, as we have been impacted by the overall economic recession we have also reduced staffing as appropriate.
 
 
At our subsidiary levels, we have increased our number of employees to a level which satisfies our current requirements in an economically sensible manner. As the economic conditions improve, we anticipate an increase in our staffing levels as a measure to ensure continued growth. Currently, we employee two executives and seven administrative staff within NCS. RFIS is staffed with one executive and two part time administrative support persons. Due to the dramatic downturn in the real estate markets, RREM is currently dormant and has ceased operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

A critical component of our operating plan impacting our continued existence is the ability to obtain additional capital through additional equity and/or debt financing. We do not anticipate generating sufficient positive internal operating cash flow until such time as we can deliver our product to market, complete additional financial service company acquisitions and generate substantial revenues, which may take the next few years to fully realize. In the event we cannot obtain the necessary capital to pursue our strategic plan, we may have to cease or significantly curtail our operations. This would materially impact our ability to continue operations.

The following table summarizes our current assets, liabilities and working capital at March 31, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009.

   
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
Increase / (Decrease)
 
   
2010
 
2009
  $       %  
Current Assets
  $ 2,468,200     $ 2,510,357     $ (42,157 )     (2 %)
Current Liabilities
    2,594,102       2,311,106       282,996       12 %
Working Capital
  $ (125,902 )   $ 199,251     $ (325,153 )     (158 %)

As we expand our activities, we may continue to experience net negative cash flows from operations, pending receipt of additional revenues.

We believe the $812,648 in un-restricted cash on hand at March 31, 2010 will only be sufficient to sustain operations through fiscal 2010.  As a result, we anticipate the need to seek additional funding for operations through equity or debt offerings and may need to further do so in the future through additional financing, acquisitions, joint ventures or other means available to us.  Along these lines, in February of 2010, we borrowed $100,000 pursuant to a one-year convertible promissory note. There can be no assurance that we will be able to complete a transaction or complete a transaction on terms favorable to our stockholders or us.

As we continue to expand in the financial services industry, we anticipate incurring operating losses over the next twelve months. Our lack of operating history makes predictions of future operating results difficult to ascertain. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in their early stage of development.
 
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

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

Going Concern

The financial statements included in this filing have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles that contemplate the continuance of Rubicon as a going concern. Rubicon’s cash position is currently inadequate to pay all of the costs associated with its operations. Management intends to use borrowings and security sales to mitigate the effects of its cash position, however no assurance can be given that debt or equity financing, if and when required will be available. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should Rubicon be unable to continue existence.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Revenue Recognition: We recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC subtopic 605-10 (formerly SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 and 13A, “Revenue Recognition”) net of expected cancellations and allowances.  As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, we evaluated evidence of cancellation in order to make a reliable estimate and determined there were no material cancellations during the years and therefore no allowances have been made.

Investment banking revenues and advisory fees from mergers, acquisitions and restructuring transactions are recorded when services for the transactions are determined to be completed, generally as set forth under the terms of the engagement. Transaction related expenses, primarily consisting of legal, travel and other costs directly associated with the transaction, are deferred and recognized in the same period as the related investment banking transaction revenue. Underwriting revenues are presented net of related expenses.  The Company recognizes commissions from its broker services based on a settlement date basis.  Fees billed and collected before services are performed are included in deferred revenue.  Normal expenses are recorded when the obligation is incurred.

RFIS currently earns commissions paid by insurance companies which are based on a percentage of the premium charged to the policyholder and considered earned over the term of the policy. Deferred commissions are related to the unexpired terms of the policies in force.

For real estate and/or mortgage services, the Company recognizes revenue upon the closing of a sale of real estate and/or mortgage.

 
Recent Accounting Developments

On July 1, 2009, FASB issued SFAS No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”, also known as FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105, “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“ASC 105”) (the Codification”). ASC 105 establishes the exclusive authoritative reference for U.S. GAAP for use in financial statements, except for SEC rules and interpretive releases, which are also authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification will supersede all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. Management has determined that adoption of this pronouncement has not material impact on the financial statements.
 
The FASB issued ASC subtopic 855-10 (formerly SFAS 165 “Subsequent Events”), incorporating guidance on subsequent events into authoritative accounting literature and clarifying the time following the balance sheet date which management reviewed for events and transactions that may require disclosure in the financial statements.  The Company adopted this standard effective the second quarter of 2009.  The standard increased our disclosure by requiring disclosure reviewing subsequent events.  ASC 855-10 is included in the “Subsequent Events” accounting guidance.

In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC subtopic 820-10 (formerly Staff Position No. FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly”). ASC 820-10 provides guidance on how to determine the fair value of assets and liabilities when the volume and level of activity for the asset/liability has significantly decreased. FSP 157-4 also provides guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. In addition, FSP 157-4 requires disclosure in interim and annual periods of the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques. The Company evaluated the effect of the adoption of FSP 157-4 and determined that it did not have a material impact on its results of operations and financial position. 

In July 2006, the FASB issued ASC subtopic 740-10 (formerly Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”). ASC 740-10 sets forth a recognition threshold and valuation method to recognize and measure an income tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The evaluation is based on a two-step approach. The first step requires an entity to evaluate whether the tax position would “more likely than not,” based upon its technical merits, be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority. The second step requires the tax position to be measured at the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. In addition, previously recognized benefits from tax positions that no longer meet the new criteria would no longer be recognized. The application of this Interpretation will be considered a change in accounting principle with the cumulative effect of the change recorded to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In April 2008, the FASB issued ASC 815-40 (formerly Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 07-05, “Determining whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock”). ASC815-40 applies to any freestanding financial instruments or embedded features that have the characteristics of a derivative, and to any freestanding financial instruments that are potentially settled in an entity’s own common stock. ASC 815-40 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 105 Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM (the “Codification”) has become the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). All existing accounting standard documents are superseded by the Codification and any accounting literature not included in the Codification will not be authoritative. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC issued under the authority of federal securities laws, however, will continue to be the source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles for SEC registrants. Effective September 30, 2009, all references made to GAAP in our consolidated financial statements will include references to the new Codification. The Codification does not change or alter existing GAAP and, therefore, did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued changes to the consolidation guidance applicable to a variable interest entity (VIE). FASB ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation,” amends the guidance governing the determination of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, and is, therefore, required to consolidate an entity, by requiring a qualitative analysis rather than a quantitative analysis. The qualitative analysis will include, among other things, consideration of who has the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This standard also requires continuous reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. FASB ASC 810 also requires enhanced disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement with a VIE. Topic 810 is effective as of the beginning of interim and annual reporting periods that begin after November 15, 2009. This will not have an impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards Codification No. 860 - Transfers and Servicing. FASB ASC No. 860 improves the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement, if any, in transferred financial assets. FASB ASC No. 860 is effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter.  This will not have an impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
 
In November 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued for comment a proposed roadmap regarding potential use of financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Under the proposed roadmap, the Company would be required to prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS in fiscal year 2014, including comparative information also prepared under IFRS for fiscal 2013 and 2012. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of IFRS on its financial statements and will continue to follow the proposed roadmap for future developments.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Not applicable.
 
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures.
 

Our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, Joseph Mangiapane, Jr., evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report.  Based on the evaluation, Mr. Mangiapane concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely altering him to material information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II--OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

In addition to the matters described below, in the normal course of business, we may, from time to time, be named as defendants in various judicial, regulatory, and arbitration proceedings in the future.  The nature of such proceedings may involve large claims subjecting us to exposure. In addition, claims may be made against our broker-dealer subsidiary relating to investment banking underwritings, which may be brought as part of a class action, or may be routine retail customer complaints regarding losses in individual accounts, which are ordinarily subject to FINRA arbitration proceedings.  Our broker-dealer subsidiary may also become subject to investigations or proceedings by governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations, which can result in fines or other disciplinary action being imposed on the broker-dealer and/or individuals.  Additionally, legal proceedings may be brought against us from time to time in the future.  In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of legal proceedings, particularly where the plaintiffs seek substantial or indeterminate damages or where novel legal theories or a large number of parties are involved, we cannot state with confidence what the eventual outcome of currently pending matters will be, what the timing of the ultimate resolution of these matters will be or what the eventual result in each pending matter will be.

 
Rubicon Financial Incorporated v. Grant Bettingen

In July of 2009, we filed our first amended complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of Orange – Central Justice Center (Case Number 30-2009-00124138-CU-BC-CJC), against Grant Bettingen and Grant Bettingen, as Trustee of the 1999 Bettingen Trust U/D/T October 8, 1999, seeking damages for:

 
1.
Breach of Contract;
 
2.
Fraud;
 
3.
Declaratory Relief;
 
4.
Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; and
 
5.
Unjust Enrichment.

These claims arise from the June 2008 merger between us and Grant Bettingen, Inc. (now known as Newport Coast Securities, Inc.) On or about August 10, 2009, we were served with a suit from M. Grant Bettingen, the Bettingen 1999 Trust and Christi Bettingen (Case Number 30-2009-00290794) stemming from the same transaction and alleging 31 causes of action. These two cases have been consolidated. We believe the Bettingen claims have no merit. As of the date of this filing, this case has been transferred to complex litigation court. We are continuing to aggressively pursue this action.

Rubicon Financial Incorporated v. Marc Riviello

In August of 2009, the Company filed a complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of Orange – Central Justice Center (Case Number 30-2009-00294992-CU-BC-CJC), against Marc Riviello seeking collection of the $100,000 due and payable pursuant to a promissory note due June 1, 2009. The case is currently pending.
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our significant business risks are described in Item 1A to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 to which reference is made herein.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

On February 1, 2010, we borrowed $100,000 pursuant to a one-year convertible promissory note. The note accrues interest at 10% per annum and is convertible, at the option of the holder and subject to a 15 day redemption right by us, into shares of our common stock after August 1, 2010 at 50% of the 22 trading day average of our common stock. We believe that the execution of the note was exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof. A copy of the note was attached as Exhibit 10.7 to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 

Subsequent Issuances

On May 21, 2010, we authorized the issuance 250,000 shares of our common stock for legal services to DeMint Law, PLLC valued at $50,000. We believe that the issuance of the shares was exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof. These shares were not issued as of the date of this filing.

On May 21, 2010, we authorized the issuance 500,000 shares of our common stock to Kathleen McPherson, a director and chief executive officer of NCS, for services rendered to NCS valued at $100,000. We believe that the issuance of the shares was exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof. These shares were not issued as of the date of this filing.

On May 21, 2010, we authorized the issuance 150,000 shares of our common stock to Derek Lopez, president of NCS, for services valued at $30,000. We believe that the issuance of the shares was exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof. These shares were not issued as of the date of this filing.

On May 21, 2010, we authorized the award of 100,000 shares of our restricted common stock for a bonus valued at $20,000 to one of the registered representatives of our wholly owned subsidiary, NCS. The shares were awarded pursuant to the Rubicon Financial Incorporated 2007 Acquisition Stock Plan and registered on the Form S-8 filed on July 30, 2009. These shares were not issued as of the date of this filing.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

We did not repurchase any of our equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved).

None.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

 
Item 6.  Exhibits.

     
Incorporated by reference
Exhibit
Exhibit Description
Filed herewith
Form
Period ending
Exhibit
Filing date
2.1
Merger Agreement among Rubicon Financial Incorporated, RFI Sub, Inc. and Grant Bettingen, Inc.
 
8-K
 
2.7
07/05/07
2.1(b)
Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement among Rubicon Financial Incorporated, RFI Sub, Inc. and Grant Bettingen, Inc.
 
8-K
 
2.7(b)
09/14/07
2.1(c)
Amendment No.2 to the Merger Agreement among Rubicon Financial Incorporated, RFI Sub, Inc. and Grant Bettingen, Inc., dated January 23, 2007
 
8-K
 
2.7(c)
01/24/08
2.1(d)
Amendment No. 3 to the Merger Agreement among Rubicon Financial Incorporated, RFI Sub, Inc. and Grant Bettingen, Inc., dated March 18, 2008
     
2.7(d)
03/21/08
2.2
Separation and Distribution Agreement by and between Rubicon Financial Incorporated and Dial-A-Cup, Inc.
 
8-K
 
2.8
08/06/07
3.1(i)(a)
Articles of Incorporation
 
10-KSB
12/31/05
3.1(i)(a)
04/05/06
3.1(i)(b)
Certificate of Correction of Articles of Incorporation
 
10-KSB
12/31/05
3.1(i)(b)
04/05/06
3.1(i)(c)
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
 
10-KSB
12/31/05
3.1(i)(c)
04/05/06
3.1(i)(d)
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation changing name from ISSG, Inc. to Rubicon Financial Incorporated
 
8-K
 
3.1(i)(d)
09/08/06
3.1(i)(g)
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation authorizing “blank check” Preferred Stock
 
8-K
 
3.1(i)(g)
08/01/07
3.1(ii)
Bylaws
 
10-K
12/31/09
3.1(ii)
04/15/09
4.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation of 8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
 
10-Q
09/30/08
4.1
11/19/08
10.1
Employment Agreement with Joseph Mangiapane, Jr.
 
8-K
 
 10.3
01/17/07
10.2
Share Purchase Agreement between Rubicon Financial Incorporated and Grant Bettingen, Inc.
 
8-K
 
10.9
09/14/07
10.3
Amendment No. 1 to NCS Stock Purchase Agreement dated March 18, 2008
 
8-K
 
10.12
03/21/08
10.4
Stock Purchase and Settlement Agreement with AIS Financial Inc. and Marc Riviello dated June 2, 2008
 
8-K
 
10.18
06/06/08
10.5
Indemnity Agreement for Kathleen McPherson
 
8-K
 
10.1
07/21/09
10.6
Indemnity Agreement for Todd Torneo
 
8-K
 
10.2
07/21/09
10.7
$100,000 Promissory Note
 
10-K
12/31/09
10.7
04/15/10
31.1
X
       
32.1
X
       





Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

RUBICON FINANCIAL INCORPORATED
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Joseph Mangiapane, Jr.                                                                                  
Joseph Mangiapane, Jr., Chief Executive Officer
(On behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial
Officer)
 

Date: May 24, 2010