# PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES X-17A-5 (2023-09-29) — Broker-dealer annual report

- Company: PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
- Form: X-17A-5
- Filed: 2023-09-29
- Period: 2023-06-30
- Accession: 0000723756-23-000005
- CIK: 723756
- File #: 8-30097
- Type: Broker-dealer
- Material weakness: No
- Auditor: OHAB AND COMPANY, PA
- Auditor location: MAITLAND, FL
- Contact: ECHO CHIEN
- Phone: 4155438500
- Signed by: ECHO CHIEN (PRESIDENT)

Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723756/000072375623000005/Portsmouth20230630.pdf

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## Confidential treatment requested

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# ANNUAL AUDITED REPORT FORM X-17A-5 PART III

SEC FILE NUMBER 8-30097

## FACING PAGE

Information Required of Brokers and Dealers Pursuant to Section 17 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 17a-5 Thereunder

| REPORT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINING                                                                         | 07/01/22                                               | AND ENDING                  | 06/30/23         |  |
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|                                                                                                        | MM/DD/Y Y                                              |                             | MM/DD/YY         |  |
|                                                                                                        | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION                           |                             |                  |  |
| NAME OF BROKER DEALER:                                                                                 |                                                        |                             | OFFICAL USE ONLY |  |
| Portsmouth Financial Services                                                                          |                                                        |                             |                  |  |
|                                                                                                        |                                                        | FIRM ID. NO.                |                  |  |
| ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use P.O. Box No.)                                      |                                                        |                             |                  |  |
|                                                                                                        | 601 Montgomery Street, Suite 1950                      |                             |                  |  |
|                                                                                                        | (No. and Street)                                       |                             |                  |  |
| San Francisco                                                                                          | California                                             |                             | 94111            |  |
| (City)                                                                                                 | (State)                                                |                             | (Zip Code)       |  |
| NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO CONTACT IN REGARD TO THIS REPORT<br>Echo Chien<br>415) 543-8500 |                                                        |                             |                  |  |
|                                                                                                        |                                                        | (Area Code - Telephone No.) |                  |  |
|                                                                                                        | B. ACCOUNTANT DESIGNATION                              |                             |                  |  |
| INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose opinion is contained in this Report*                               |                                                        |                             |                  |  |
|                                                                                                        | OHAB AND COMPANY, PA                                   |                             |                  |  |
|                                                                                                        | (Name - if individual, state last, first, middle name) |                             |                  |  |
| 100 E. SYBELIA AVENUE, SÜITE 130, MAITLAND                                                             |                                                        | Florida                     | 32751            |  |
| (Address and City)                                                                                     |                                                        | (State)                     | (Zip Code)       |  |
| CHECK ONE:                                                                                             |                                                        |                             |                  |  |
| X Certified Public Accountant                                                                          |                                                        |                             |                  |  |
| Public Accountant<br>_ Accountant not resident in United States or any of its Possessions              |                                                        |                             |                  |  |
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|                                                                                                        | FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY                                  |                             |                  |  |
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\* Claims for exemption from the requirement that the covered by the opinion of an independent public accountant must be supported by a statement of facts and circumstances relied on as the basis for the exemption. See section 240.17a-5(e)(2).

> Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are required to respond unless the form displays a current valid OMB control number.

SEC 1410 (11-05)

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#### OATH OR AFFIRMATION

|                                                                                                                                     | Echo Chien |  | , swear (or affirm) that, to the                                                    |  |  |
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| best of my knowledge and belief the accompanying financial statement and supporting schedules pertaining to the firm or             |            |  |                                                                                     |  |  |
| Portsmouth Financial Services<br>, as of                                                                                            |            |  |                                                                                     |  |  |
| June                                                                                                                                |            |  | 30, 2023 are true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that neither the company |  |  |
| nor any partner, proprietor, principal officer or director has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of |            |  |                                                                                     |  |  |
| a customer, except as follows:                                                                                                      |            |  |                                                                                     |  |  |

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- | | (k) A Reconciliation between the audited Statements of Financial Condition with respect to methods of consolidation.
- 2 (1) An Oath or Affirmation.
- 2 (m) A copy of the SIPC Supplemental Report.
- & (n) A report describing any material inadequacies found to have existed since the date of the previous audit.

\*\* For conditions of confidential treatment of certain portions of this filing, see section 240.17a-5(e)(3).

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PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

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## PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF June 30, 2023

#### TABLE OF CONTENTS

| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                                                                                           |      |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| Financial Statements                                                                                                                                                              |      |
| Statement of Financial Condition                                                                                                                                                  | 2    |
| Statement of Operations                                                                                                                                                           | 3    |
| Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity                                                                                                                                      | 4    |
| Statement of Changes in Subordinated Borrowings                                                                                                                                   | 5    |
| Statement of Cash Flows                                                                                                                                                           | 6    |
| Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                                                                                     | 7-12 |
| Supplemental Information                                                                                                                                                          |      |
| Schedule I - Computation and Reconciliation of Net Capital Under<br>Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission                                                         | 13   |
| Schedule II - Computation of Aggregate Indebtedness Under<br>Rule 17a-5 of the Securities and Exchange Commission                                                                 | 14   |
| Schedule III - The Information for Possession or Control and<br>Reserve Requirements for Brokers and Dealers Pursuant to<br>Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission | ો ર  |
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100 E. Sybelia Ave. Suite 130 Maitland, FL 32751

Certified Public Accountants Email: pam @ ohabco.com

Telephone 407-740-7311 Fax 407-740-6441

#### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholder's of Portsmouth Financial Services

#### Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Portsmouth Financial Services as of June 30, 2023, the related statements of operations, changes in stockholder's equity, changes in subditions of borrowings, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements'). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Portsmouth Financial Services as of June 30, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

#### Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of Portsmouth Financial Services' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Portsmouth Financial Services' financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Dubon on our addit. We are a public required to be independent with respect to Portsmouth Financial Services in accordance with the U.S. federal Securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the РСАОВ.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free wo praterial misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audit included performing procedures to as not brisks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

#### Auditor's Report on Supplemental Information

The Schedules I, II and III have been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of Portsmouth Financial Services' financial statements. The supplemental information is the responsibility of Portsmouth Financial Services' management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplymental information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying and other records, as applicale, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the suppliemental information. In forming our opinion on the supplemental information, we evaluated whether the supplemental information, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with 17 C.F.R. §240.17a-5. In our opinion, the Schedules I, II and III are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

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We have served as Portsmouth Financial Services' auditor since 2015.

Maitland, Florida

September 27, 2023

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## PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF June 30, 2023

## ASSETS

| Cash and cash equivalents                 | S      | 369,718   |
|-------------------------------------------|--------|-----------|
| Deposit - Pershing & Co.                  |        | 100,000   |
| Commissions Receivable - Clearing Firm    |        | 555,225   |
| Commissions Receivable - Other            |        | 127,951   |
| Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets         |        | 49,641    |
| Operating Lease Assets                    |        | 141.751   |
| Furniture and Equipment, less accumulated |        |           |
| Depreciation of \$36,514                  |        |           |
| TOTAL ASSETS                              | સ્ત્રે | 1,344,286 |
|                                           |        |           |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      |        |           |
| LIABILITIES                               |        |           |
| Salaries and Commissions                  | સ્ત્ર  | 661,881   |
| Operating Lease Liabilities               |        | 141,751   |
| Accrued Expenses                          |        | 80,441    |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES                         | ક્તિ   | 884,073   |
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                      |        |           |
| Common stock - no par value:              |        |           |
| Authorized 500,000 shares                 |        |           |
| Issued and outstanding 60,000 shares      | ક્તિ   | 87,486    |
| Paid in capital                           |        | 10,154    |
| Retained earnings                         |        | 362.573   |
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                | S      | 460,213   |
|                                           |        |           |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND                     |        |           |
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                      | S      | 1.344.286 |

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## PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2023

## REVENUES

| Commissions                                   | S | 761,757   |
|-----------------------------------------------|---|-----------|
| Principal transactions                        |   | 560,558   |
| Asset management fees                         |   | 1,990,735 |
| Selling Concessions:                          |   |           |
| Mutual Funds and 12B-1s                       |   | 341,807   |
| Insurance                                     |   | 534,002   |
| Interest Rebate Income                        |   | 162,794   |
| Other Income                                  |   | 40,862    |
| Consulting                                    |   | 171,802   |
|                                               |   | 4,564,317 |
| EXPENSES                                      |   |           |
| Commissions                                   |   | 3,393,834 |
| Legal and professional fees                   |   | 294,109   |
| Salaries, wages, taxes and benefits           |   | 586,794   |
| Other expenses                                |   | 86,993    |
| Clearing, execution and other brokerage costs |   | 164,202   |
| Occupancy costs                               |   | 150,953   |
| Telephone and communications                  |   | 63,398    |
| Depreciation                                  |   | 783       |
| Advertising and marketing                     |   | 9,597     |
|                                               |   | 4,750,663 |
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX                      |   | (186,346) |
| Income Tax                                    |   | 800       |
| NET Income                                    | S | (187,146) |

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## PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2023

|                                                   | Common<br>Stock |        | Paid-In<br>Capital |        | Retained<br>Earnings |           | Total<br>Stockholders'<br>Equity |           |
|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------|--------|--------------------|--------|----------------------|-----------|----------------------------------|-----------|
| Balance at July 1, 2022<br>as previously reported | S               | 87,486 | S                  | 10,154 | S                    | 549,719   | ಲ್ಲಿಕೆ                           | 647,359   |
| Prior Period Adjustment                           |                 |        |                    |        |                      |           |                                  |           |
| Dividends                                         |                 |        |                    |        |                      |           |                                  |           |
| Treasury Stocks                                   |                 |        |                    |        |                      |           |                                  |           |
| Net Income                                        |                 |        |                    |        |                      | (187,146) |                                  | (187,146) |
| Balance at June 30, 2023                          | S               | 87,486 | ದಿ                 | 10,154 | S                    | 362,573   | S                                | 460,213   |

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## PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SUBORDINATED BORROWINGS FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2023

|                                          | Subordinated<br>Borrowings |  |  |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------|--|--|
| Balance at July 1, 2022                  | S                          |  |  |
| Issuance of Subordinated Notes           |                            |  |  |
| Payment of Subordinated Notes            |                            |  |  |
| Subordinated Borrowings at June 30, 2023 | ಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾ                    |  |  |

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## PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2023

#### CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

| Net Income (loss) from operations                | ea   | (187,146) |
|--------------------------------------------------|------|-----------|
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to           |      |           |
| Net cash provided by operating activities:       |      |           |
| Depreciation and amortization                    |      | 783       |
| Increase or decrease in assets and liabilities:  |      |           |
| Clearing Deposit                                 |      |           |
| Deferred Tax                                     |      |           |
| Commissions Receivable                           |      | 40,581    |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets                |      | (34,706)  |
| Change in ROU assets                             |      | 142,107   |
| Salaries and commissions                         |      | 2,493     |
| PPP Loan Payable                                 |      |           |
| Notes Payable                                    |      | (60,097)  |
| Change in Lease Liabilities                      |      | (142,107) |
| Accrued expenses                                 |      | 1,053     |
| Total adjustments                                |      | (49,893)  |
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES        |      | (237,039) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES            |      |           |
| Purchase of Fixed Assets                         |      | (783)     |
| NET CASH USED BY INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES           |      | (783)     |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES             |      |           |
| Buy back of common stock                         |      |           |
| Dividends                                        |      |           |
| NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES            |      |           |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH                  |      | (237,822) |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD |      | 607,540   |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD       | ಲ್ಲಿ | 369.718   |
| INCOME TAXES PAID                                |      | O         |
| INTEREST                                         |      | O         |
|                                                  |      |           |

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or quarterly and are recognized as revenue at the time as they relate specifically to the services provided in that period. Commissions received from the sale of mutual funds, variable annuities, and insurance products are recognized at the time the associated service is fulfilled, including the investment company receiving the application which is based on trade date. Brokerage commissions for executing transactions on an exchange or over-the-counter markets are recognized as revenue at the point in time the associated service is fulfilled which is based on the trade date. Revenue is recognized in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 606 as services are rendered and the contracts identified performance obligation has been satisfied. There were no unsatisfied performance obligations as of June 30, 2023

The Company enters into arrangements with managed accounts or other pooled investment vehicles (funds) to distribute shares to investors. The Company may receive distribution fees paid by the fund up front, over time, upon the investor's exit from the fund (that is, a contingent deferred sales charge), or as a combination thereof. The Company believes that its performance obligation is the sale of securities to investors and as such this is fulfilled on the trade date. Any fixed amounts are recognized on the trade date and variable amounts are recognized to the extent it is probable that a significant revenue reversal will not occur once the uncertainty is resolved. For variable amounts, as the uncertainty is dependent on the value of the shares at future points in time as well as the length of time the investor remains in the fund, both of which are highly susceptible to factors outside the Company's influence, the Company does not believe that it can overcome this constraint until the market value of the fund and the investor activities are known, which are usually monthly or quarterly. Distribution fees recognized in the current period are primarily related to performance obligations that have been satisfied in prior periods.

Consulting revenue is for compliance services provided to review private placement deals and is recorded when the performance obligation is completed.

Interest rebate income - Interest rebate income is interest earned on cash held in customer accounts with the Clearing Firm. The Company recognizes the income monthly which is when the Company believes its performance obligation has been contractually satisfied in all material respects.

Advertising costs - The Company expenses advertising costs when incurred. During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred advertising and promotion expense of approximately \$9,597.

Income taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes according to FASB ASC 740-10-50, which require an asset and liability approach to financial accounting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future, based on tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred asset will not be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period, plus or minus the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Uncertain tax positions - The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which provides guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an organization's financial statements. The guidance prescribes a recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company's policy is to recognize interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in

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the financial statements. Generally, the tax years before 2019 are no longer subject to examination by federal, state, or local taxing authorities.

Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

#### 3. COMMISSIONS RECEIVABLE

As of June 30, 2023, Commissions receivables were as follows:

| Pershing (including last 3 days of business) | \$558,717 |
|----------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Insurance and Mutual Fund Companies          | 36,511    |
| Outside Managed Accounts Advisory Fees       | 87.948    |
|                                              | \$683.176 |

#### 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

As of June 30, 2023, property and equipment are as follows:

| Equipment, furniture and software | 36.514   |
|-----------------------------------|----------|
| Less:  Accumulated depreciation   | (36.514) |
|                                   |          |
|                                   | \$ 0     |

Depreciation expense for the year ended June 30, 2023 was \$783.

#### 5. INCOME TAXES

The Company has available net operating loss carryforwards approximately \$195,132 as of June 30, 2023, to reduce future tax liabilities. The losses are carried forward indefinitely until used and never expire. The Company's management has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company's net operating loss carryforward will not be utilized; therefore, no valuation allowance against the related deferred tax asset has been established.

The provision for the income taxes for the year ended June 30, 2023 are as follow:

|                                   | Federal | State |
|-----------------------------------|---------|-------|
| Current Year Income Tax Provision | 80      | \$800 |
| Deferred Tax Assets               | 0       | 0     |
|                                   | SO      | \$800 |

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#### 6. RETIREMENT PLAN

The Company has established a 401(k) plan covering all full time employees with over one year of service. The company has not made contributions to the plan as of the year ended June 30, 2023.

#### 7. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK

The Company's customer securities activities are transacted on either a cash or margin basis. In margin transactions, The Company's Clearing Broker extends credit to the customer, subject to various regulatory and internal margin requirements, collateralized by cash and securities in the customer's account. As a result of guaranteeing customer margin balances carried by the Clearing Broker, the Company may be exposed to off-balance sheet risk in the event margin requirements are not sufficient to fully cover losses the customer may incur. At June 30, 2023, margin accounts guaranteed by the Company were not material.

The Company is also exposed to off-balance sheet risk of loss on transactions during the period from the trade date to the settlement date, which is generally three business days. If the customer fails to satisfy its contractual obligations to the Clearing Broker, the Company may have to purchase or sell financial instruments at prevailing market prices in order to fulfill the customer's obligations. Settlement of these transactions is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial position.

The Company seeks to control the risks associated with its customers' activities by requiring customers to maintain margin collateral in compliance with various regulatory and the Clearing Broker's guidelines. The Company monitors required margin levels daily and, pursuant to such guidelines requires customers to deposit additional collateral, or to reduce positions, when necessary.

#### 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

#### Commitments

The Company leases its office and equipment under a non cancelable operating lease which expires in 2023. Minimum rental payment for the next three years is:

|           | 601 Montgomery | Telephone Lease | Total     |
|-----------|----------------|-----------------|-----------|
| 6/30/2024 | \$130,316      | \$4,320         | \$134,636 |
| 6/30/2025 | \$21,781       | \$4,320         | \$26,101  |
| 6/30/2026 |                | \$720           | \$720     |
|           | \$152,097      | \$9,360         | \$161,457 |

Rent expense for the period ending June 30, 2023 was \$140,305.

#### Contingencies

The Company has open inquiries from its SRO, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") Enforcement matter (the "FINRA Matter"). The FINRA Matter is ongoing and FINRA has not stated whether it intends to recommend or pursue any charges against the Company.

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If FINRA decides to pursue charges against the Company, it is possible that the Company could enter a settlement with FINRA resulting in the payment of a fine. This is true whenever FINRA investigates a broker dealer. The Company's independent legal counsel is unable to form a judgment that an unfavorable outcome is either "probable" or "remote: and, at this time, unable to estimate the amount or range of any possible loss for the year ended June 30, 2023.

#### Arbitrations and settlements

The Company is named in six arbitrations filed by the clients whose advisory accounts are managed by Putney Financials and purchased shares of GWG L-Bonds through the Company.

The Company has E&O coverage with an aggregate and per-loss coverage of \$250,000, subject to a \$25,000 deductible per each loss. The Company has settled one of the arbitrations for \$25,000. Both parties signed the settlement agreement, and the payment was issued. The \$25,000 loss is recorded for the year ended June 30, 2023. The remaining cases are expected to be covered by E&O; therefore, no other losses have been recorded as of June 30, 2023.

#### 8. LEASE ACCOUNTING UPDATE

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU2016-02 Leases - (Topic842). ASU 2016-02 will require the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet related to the rights and obligations created by lease agreements, including for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP, along with the disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has evaluated the impact this new standard will have on its financial position and results of operations. The Company early adopted ASU2016-02. The Company recorded \$141,751 Operating Lease Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities to reflect the present value of unpaid lease payments as of June 30, 2023.

#### 9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Putney Financial Group (Putney), is a SEC registered RIA, owned by Ray Lent, a member of the board of directors and shareholder of the Company. Putney processes its securities transactions and RIA fees through the Company. The Company does not receive any fees for providing this processing service for Putney; all the fees earned go to Putney.

During the year ended June 30, 2023, the total revenue generated by the related party was \$1,850,696 with total expenses of \$1,658,894, which were recorded on the Company's books and included in the Statement of Operations. At June 30, 2023, there is an amount due of \$441,602 to Putney, which is included in Salaries and Commission Payable on the Statement of Financial Condition.

#### 10. NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENT

The Company's minimum net capital requirement under Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission is the greater of 6 2/3% of aggregate indebtedness (\$742,332 at June 30, 2023, or \$49,488) or \$50,000. At June 30, 2023, the net capital, as computed, was \$282,621. Consequently, the Company

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had excess net capital of \$232,621. At June 30, 2023, the percentage of aggregate indebtedness to net capital was approximately 262.66% versus an allowable percentage of 1500%.

See Schedule I to these footnotes for a reconciliation of audit adjustments, if any, affecting net capital between the unaudited FOCUS report for June 30, 2023 and the audited financial statement filed herewith.

#### 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. There have been no material subsequent events that have occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this report.

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## SCHEDULE I PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES Computation and Reconciliation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2023

| Computation of basic net capital requirements:                              |   |         |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---|---------|
| Total stockholder's equity qualified for net capital                        | S | 460,213 |
| Deductions of non-allowable assets:                                         |   |         |
| Receivables<br>S<br>127,951                                                 |   |         |
| Prepaid expenses and other<br>49,641                                        |   |         |
| Furniture and other equipment                                               |   |         |
| Total non-allowable assets                                                  |   | 177.592 |
| Net capital before haircuts and securities positions                        |   | 282,621 |
| Haircuts                                                                    |   |         |
| Net capital                                                                 |   | 282,621 |
| Minimum capital requirements:                                               |   |         |
| 6 2/3% of total indebtedness - \$742,332 (\$49,488)                         |   |         |
| Minimum dollar net-capital requirement<br>For this broker-dealer (\$50,000) |   |         |
| Net capital requirement                                                     |   | 50,000  |
| Net capital in excess of required minimum                                   |   | 232,621 |

There are no material differences between the preceeding computation and the Company's corresponding unaudited Part IIA of Form X-17A-5 as of June 30, 2023.

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## SCHEDULE II PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES Computation of Aggregate Indebtedness Under Rule 17a-5 of the Securities and Exchange Commission FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2023

#### Total Aggregate Indebtedness

| Salaries and Commissions                              |   | 661,881 |
|-------------------------------------------------------|---|---------|
| Accrued Expenses                                      |   | 80,441  |
| Aggregate indebtedness                                |   | 742,322 |
| Total liabilities on Statement of Financial Condition | S | 884,073 |
|                                                       |   |         |
|                                                       |   |         |
| Percentage of aggregate indebtedness to net capital   |   | 267 Kh  |

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## SCHEDULE III PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES The Information for Possession or Control and Reserve Requirements for Brokers and Dealers Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2023

l'he Company operated under exemptive provision of paragraph (k)(2)(ii) of SEC Rule 15c3-3

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100 E. Sybelia Ave. Suite 130 Maitland. FL 32751

Certified Public Accountants Email: pam a ohabco.com

Telephone 407-740-7311 Fax 407-740-6441

#### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholder's of Portsmouth Financial Services

We have reviewed managements, included in the accompanying Exemption, in which (1) Portsmouth Financial Services identified the following provision(s) of 17 C.F.R. §15c3-3(k) under which Portsmouth Financial Services claimed the following exemption(s) from 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3. (k)(2)(ii) and (2) Portsmouth Financial Services stated that Portsmouth Financial Services met the identified exemption provisions throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception.

The Company is also filing this Exemption Report because the Company's other business activities contemplated by Footnote 74 of the SEC Release No. 34-70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5 are limited to proprietary trading, mutual funds retailer, selling variable life insurance and annuities, and private placements of securities. In addition, the Company did not directly receive, hold, or otherwise owe funds of securities for or to customers, other than money or other consideration received and promptly transmitted in compliance with paragraph (a) or (b)(2) of Rule 15c2-4 and/or funds received and promptly transmitted for effecting transactions va subscriptions on a subscription way basis where the funds are payable to the issuer or its agent and nother Company, did not carry accounts of or for customers; and did not cary PAB accounts (as defined in Rule 1503-3) throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception.

Portsmouth Financial Services' management is responsible for compliance with the exemption and its statements.

Our review was conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and, accordingly, included inquiries and other required procedures to obtain evidence about Portsmouth Financial Services' compliance with the exemption provisions. A review is substantially less in scoge than an examination, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion on management's statements. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to management's statements referred to above for them to be fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the provisions set forth in paragraph(s) (k)(2)(ii) of Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Company's other business activities contemplated by Footne 74 of the SEC Release No. 34-70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5, and related SEC Staff Frequently Asked Questions.

Maitland, Florida September 27, 2023

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250 Montgomery Street, Ste 200 San Francisco. CA 94104

July 24, 2023

Portsmouth Financial Services' Exemption Report

Portsmouth Financial Services (the "Company") is a registered broker-dealer subject to Rule 17a-5 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (17 C.F.R. §240.17a-5, "Reports to be made by certain brokers and dealers"). This Exemption Report was prepared as required by 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5(d)(1) and (4). To the best of its knowledge and belief, the Company states the following:

- (1) The Company claimed an exemption from 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3 under the following provisions of 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3 (k)(2)(ii).
- (2) The Company met the identified exemption provisions in 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3 (k) throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception.
- (3) The Company is also filing this Exemption Report because the Company's other business activities contemplated by Footnote 74 of the SEC Release No. 34-70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5 are limited to: proprietary trading, mutual funds retailer, selling variable life insurance and annuities, and private placements of securities, and the Company (1) did not directly or indirectly receive, hold, or otherwise owe funds or securities for or to customers, (other than money or other consideration received and promptly transmitted in compliance with paragraph (a) or (b)(2) of Rule 15c2-4 and/or funds received and promptly transmitted for effecting transactions via subscriptions on a subscription way basis where the funds are payable to the issuer or its agent and not to the Company); (2) did not carry accounts of or for customers; and (3) did not carry PAB accounts (as defined in Rule 15c3-3) throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception.

Portsmouth Financial Services

I, Echo Chien , swear (or affirm) that, to my best knowledge and belief, this Exemption Report is true and correct.

By:

Title:

Date of Report:

CEO

07/24/23


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