John Thomas Capital Management Group LLC d/b/a Patriot28 LLC, George R. Jarkesy, Jr., John Thomas Financial, Inc., and Anastasios "Tommy" Belesis (Extension Order)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Before the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Release No. 9479 / November 15, 2013 SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Release No. 70891 / November 15, 2013 INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 Release No. 3717 / November 15, 2013 INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 Release No. 30788 / November 15, 2013 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-15255 : In the Matter of : : JOHN THOMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT : GROUP LLC d/b/a PATRIOT28 LLC, : EXTENSION ORDER : GEORGE R. JARKESY, JR., : : JOHN THOMAS FINANCIAL, INC., and : : ANASTASIOS “TOMMY” BELESIS : : Respondents : Respondents John Thomas Capital Management LLC d/b/a Patriot28 LLC and George R. Jarkesy, Jr. (“Respondents”) have requested a five (5)-day extension to submit the requested brief. The Division of Enforcement does not object to the extension of time. Extensions of time are disfavored. It appears appropriate, however, to grant a 5- day extension under the circumstances. Therefore, It is ORDERED that the time for filing the Respondents brief is extended to November 20, 2013, and the Division’s brief is extended to November 25, 2013. No further extensions will be granted. For the Commission, by its Secretary, pursuant to delegated authority. Jill M. Peterson Assistant Secretary