# LIBERTY ASSOCIATES, INC. X-17A-5 (2021-03-25) — Broker-dealer annual report - Company: LIBERTY ASSOCIATES, INC. - Form: X-17A-5 - Filed: 2021-03-25 - Period: 2021-01-31 - Accession: 0000742118-21-000007 - CIK: 742118 - File #: 8-31505 - Material weakness: No - Auditor: Anson, Brian W. - Auditor location: Tarzana, CA - Contact: Allison Lindh - Phone: 212-869-8224 - Signed by: Allison M. Lindh (Chief Financial Officer) Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/742118/000074211821000007/laiaudit2020.pdf --- {0}------------------------------------------------ UNITEDSTATF.S SECURITIFSANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 # **ANNUAL AUDITED REPORT FORM X-17A-5 PART Ill** | 0MB APPROVAL | | | |---------------------------|---------------|--| | 0MB Number: | 3235-0123 | | | Expires: | August31,2020 | | | Estimated average burden | | | | hours per response 12.00 | | | # SEC FILE NUMBER a-31505 #### **FACING PAGE** **Information Required of Brokers and Dealers Pursuant to Section 17 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule l 7a-5 Thereunder** | REPORT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING 02/01 /20 | | AND ENDING 01 /31 /21 | ·---------- | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------|--| | | MM/DDNY | | MM/DDNY | | | | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | | NAME OF BROKER-DEALER: Liberty Associates, Inc.
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use P.O. Box No.) | | | OFFICIAL USE ONLY
FIRM 1.D. NO. | | | | | | | | | 501 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor | | | | | | | (No. and Street) | | | | | New York | NY | 10017 | | | | (City) | (State) | (Zip Code) | | | | NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO CONT ACT IN REGARD TO THIS REPORT | | | | | | AIIIOI\M. Undh | | | 212~9-8224 | | | | | | (Area Code - Telephone Nwnber) | | | | | | | | | | B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | | Brian W. Anson, CPA | | | | | | | (Name - If Individual, Slate last, first, middle name) | | | | | 18455 Burbank Blvd. Suite 404 Tarzana | | CA | 91356 | | | INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNT ANT whose opinion is contained in this Report•
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | | | | *•Claims for exemption from the requirement that the annual report be covered by the opinion of on independent public accountant must be supported by a statement of facts and circumstances relied on as the basis/or the exemption. See Section 240.17o-5(e}(2)* > Potential **peraona** who are to rHpond to the collection of Information contained In thl• form **are** not required to reapond unlHa the form dlaplaya **a** currentlyvalld 0MB control number. SEC 1410 (11-05) {1}------------------------------------------------ ## **OATH OR AFFIRMATION** | I, Allison M. Llndh | , swear (or affirm) that, to the best of | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | my knowledge and belief the accompanying financial statement and supporting schedules pertaining to the firm of | | liberty Associates, lno.
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of Comprehensive Income (as defined in §210.1-02 of Regulation S-X).
(e) Statement of Changes in Stoclcbolders' Equity or Partners' or Sole Proprietors' Capital.
(t) Statement of Changes in Liabilities Subordinated to Claims of Creditors.
(h) Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Pursuant to Rule 15c3-3.
(i) Information Relating to the Possession or Control Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3.
[2] (j) A Reconciliation, including appropriate explanation of the Computation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-l and the
Computation for Determination of the Reserve Requirements Under Exhibit A of Rule 15c3-3.
O (k) A Reconciliation between the audited and unaudited Statements of Financial Condition with respect to methods of | | consolidation. | | | § (1) An Oath or Affirmation.
(m) A copy of the SIPC Supplemental Report. | | | | (n) A report describing any material inadequacies found to exist or found to have existed since the date of the previous audit. | | | | 0 *For conditions of confidential treatment of certain portions of this filing, see section 240.* J *7a-5(e){3).* {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Liberty Associates, Inc. Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedules Required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Including Independent Auditor's Report Thereon For the Year-Ended January 31, 2021 {3}------------------------------------------------ | Independent Auditors Report 3 | | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--| | Financial Statements 4 | | | Statement of Financial Condition 4 | | | Statement of Operations S | | | Statement of Cash Flows 6 | | | Statement of Changes in Ownership Equity 7 | | | Notes to Financial Statements 8 | | | Supplementary Schedules Pursuant to SEA Rule 17a-S 12 | | | Computation of Net Capital 12 | | | Computation of Net Capital Requirement 12 | | | Computation of Aggregate Indebtedness 12 | | | Computation of Reconciliation of Net Capital 12 | | | Statement Related to Exemptive Provision (Possession and Control) 13 | | | Statement Related to Material Inadequacies 13 | | | Exemption Report Pursuant to SEA Rule 17a-S(d)(l)(i)(B)(2) 14 | | | Auditors Review of Exemption Report Pursuant to SEA Rule 17a-S(d)(1)(i)(B)(2) 15 | | {4}------------------------------------------------ ## **BRIAN W. ANSON** *Certified Public Accountant* 18455 Burbank Blvd., Suite 404, Tarzana, CA 91356 • Tel. (818) 636-5660 • Fax (8 I 8) 881-2605 #### **REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** To the Shareholders' and Board of Directors of Liberty Associates, Inc. #### **Opinion on the Financial Statements** I have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Liberty Associates, Inc. as of January 31, 2021, the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In my opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Liberty Associates, Inc. as of January 31, 2021, 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 Liberty Associates, Inc. 's management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on Liberty Associates, lnc.'s financial statements based on my audit. I am a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and am required to be independent with respect to Liberty Associates, Inc. in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. I conducted my audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. My audit included performing procedures to assess the risks 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. My audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. r believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion. #### **Auditor's Report on Supplemental Information** The information contained in Schedule I, II, and III ("Supplemental Information") has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Liberty Associates, lnc.'s financial statements. The Supplemental Information is the responsibility of the Liberty Associates, Inc.'s management. My audit procedures included determining whether the Supplemental Information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the Supplemental Information. In fonning my opinion on the Supplemental Information, I evaluated whether the Supplemental Information, including its form and content is presented in conforn1ity with 17 C.F.R. § 240. I 7a-5. In my opinion, Schedules I, 11, and lII are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. Brian W. Anson, CPA I have served as Liberty Associates, Inc. 's auditor since 2018. Tarzana, California March I 5, 2021 {5}------------------------------------------------ ## **Liberty Associates, Inc. Financial Statements Statement of Financial Condition For the Year-Ended January 31, 2021** | Cash and cash equivalents
\$3 12,653
Clearing Broker
62,578
Investments
7 14
Inventories
Prepaid Expenses
Total Assets
\$375,946
Accrued Liabilities
\$ 18,424
Other Current Liabilities
30
Total Liabilities
\$ 18,454
Stockholder's Equity
5,000
and outstanding)
400,000
outstanding)
370,000
Retained Deficit
(417,509)
Total Stockholder's Equity
357,491
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
\$375,946 | Assets | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|--| | | Current Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities | | | | Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Common Stock (1,440,000 shares authorized, 1,440,000 shares issued | | | | Preferred Stock (200,000 shares authorized, 160,000 shares issued and | | | | Additional Paid in Capital | | | | | | | | | | | | | | {6}------------------------------------------------ ## **Liberty Associates, Inc. Financial Statements Statement of Operations For the Year-Ended January 31, 2021** | Revenues | | |--------------------------------|-------------| | Commissions Earned | \$182,413 | | Other Income | 2,574 | | Dividend & Interest Income | 133 | | Total Revenues | \$185, 119 | | Operating Expenses | | | Professional Services | \$48,222 | | Clearance Fees | 58,451 | | Commissions | 163,562 | | Deduction Expenses | (21) | | Earnings | 14,833 | | Insurance Expense | 13,306 | | Floor Brokerage, Exchange Fees | 3,850 | | Tech, Data, & Communication | 4,020 | | Registration Fees | 23,624 | | Occupancy | 37,200 | | Other Expenses | 6,4 I 5 | | Total Operating Expenses | \$373,463 | | Operating Income (Loss) | \$(188,344) | {7}------------------------------------------------ ## **Liberty Associates, Inc. Financial Statements Statement of Cash Flows For the Year-Ended January 31, 2021** | Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | | |------------------------------------------------------|---------------|--|--| | Net Income (Loss) | \$ (188,344) | | | | Accrued Commissions | 18,424 | | | | Accrued Expenses | (35,700) | | | | Due to Shareholder: Loan -
SW A | (24,500) | | | | Total Adjustments | (41 ,776) | | | | Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities | \$(230, 11 9) | | | | Financing Activities | | | | | Capital Contribution | 125,000 | | | | Issuance of Preferred Stock | 400,000 | | | | Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | \$525,000 | | | | Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equivalents | \$294 881 | | | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | \$8 1,065 | | | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | \$375,946 | | | | Cash Paid for Interest | \$0 | | | | Cash Paid for Income Taxes | \$0 | | | {8}------------------------------------------------ ## Liberty Associates, Inc. Financial Statements Statement of Changes in Ownership Equity For the Year-Ended January 31, 2021 | | Common
Stock | Preferred
Stock | Paid-In
Capital | Retained
Deficit | Total Equity | |--------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------|--------------------|---------------------|--------------| | Balance -
February 1, 2020 | \$5,000 | \$0 | \$245,000 | (\$229,165) | \$20,835 | | Capital Contribution | | \$400,000 | \$125,000 | | \$525,000 | | Net Income (Loss) | | | | {188,344) | (188,344) | | Balance as of January 31, 2021 | \$5,000 | \$400,000 | \$370,000 | (\$417,509) | \$357,491 | {9}------------------------------------------------ ## **Liberty Associates, Inc. Notes to Financial Statements For the Year-Ended January 31, 2021** ## NOTE A- SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting principles followed by the Company and the methods of applying those principles which materially affect the determination of financial position, results of operation and cash flows are summarized below: #### Organization Liberty Associates, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in the State of New York effective February 15, 1984. The Company has adopted a fiscal year ending January 31st. #### Description of Business The Company, located in New York, NY is a broker and dealer in securities registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and is a member of FINRA. The Company operates under an exemption pursuant to exemptive provision under Rule 15c-3(k)(2)(ii). #### Basis of Accounting The financial statements of the Company have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and accordingly reflect all significant receivables, payables, and other liabilities. #### Revenue Recognition Commission revenues are recorded by the Company on the settlement date reported by the commission statements. #### Income **taxes** Effective February 15, 1984, the Company began operations. Federal income taxation occurs at the entity level. The company is subject to audit by taxing agencies for years ended 2018, 2019, and 2020. #### Estimates The preparation of financial st atements 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. #### SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Company has evaluated events subsequent to the balance sheet date for items requiring recording or disclosure in the financial statements. The evaluation was performed through March 15, 2021, which is the date the financial statements were available to be issued. As of October 2018, Liberty Associates, Inc. has established a clearing and custodial arrangement with RBC Correspondent Services. {10}------------------------------------------------ #### NEW PRONOUNCEMENTS In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases (with the exception of shortterm leases) at the commencement date. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is not subject to this requirement in as much as it has an expense sharing agreement with an affiliate. #### NOTE B - ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Revenue is measured based on a consideration specified in a contract with a customer, and excludes any sales incentives and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfied a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. Taxes and regulatory fees assessed by a government authority or agency that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specified revenue-producing transaction, that are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from revenue. The following is a description of activities - separated by reportable segments, per FINRA Form "Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI)"; from which the Company generates its revenue. For more detailed information about reportable segments see below. Commissions: This includes performance obligations related to transactions that is subject to SEA Rule l0b-10 for any renumeration that would need to be disclosed. It also includes any transaction when the Company is engaged as an agent. It does not include net gains or losses from transactions made by the Company when acting as a principal, or riskless principal. Net Gains or Losses on Principal Trades: This includes all realized and unrealized gains and losses from proprietary trading and market making activities and net gains or losses from "riskless" principal transactions. Interest/Rebate/ Dividend Income: This includes rebates and/or interest earned on Securities borrowings; reverse repurchase transactions; Margin interest; interest earned from customer bank sweep into FDIC insured products and '40 Act investments and any interest and/or dividends on securities held in Firm inventory. Due to the nature of the Company's business, changes in receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities with customers due to revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods were immaterial. #### NOTE C - CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK At January 31, 2021, the Corporation maintained a cash balance of \$312,653 in a bank account. The bank account is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to \$250,000, and at January 31, 2021 is fully insured. The money market fund is unsecured. Accordingly, the Corporation is subject to credit risk from this concentration. #### NOTED - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Liberty Associates, Inc. does not have and never had any commitments, guarantees, or contingencies (arbitrations, lawsuits, claims, etc.) that may result in a loss or future obligation or that may be asserted against the firm at a future date. {11}------------------------------------------------ #### NOTE E - FAIR VALUE The carrying amounts reflected in the balance sheet for cash, money market funds, and marketable securities approximate the respective fair values due to the short maturities of those Instruments. Available- for-sale marketable securities are recorded at fair value in the balance sheet. A comparison of the carrying value of those financial instruments is as follows: | | Fair value at Reoortine Date Using | | | |-----------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------|--| | Uanuarv 31 2020 | Carrving Value Level 1 | Fair Value Level 1 | | | Marketable Securities | \$714 | ,714 | | | rf otal | \$714 | \$714 | | ### Fair Value of Financial Instruments Financial instruments that are subject to fair value disclosure requirements are carried in the financial statements at amount that approximate fair value and include cash and cash equivalents. Fair values are based on quoted market prices and assumptions concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows and assumed discount rates reflecting varying degrees of perceived risk. #### NOTE F - NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS The Company is subject to uniform net capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1) of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Minimum net capital is the greater of \$5,000 or 6 2/3 of aggregate indebtedness. In this case the minimum net capital is \$5,000. On January 31, 2021, the Company's net capital of \$357,491 exceeded the minimum net capital requirement of \$5,000 by \$352,491 and the Company's ratio of aggregate indebtedness of \$18,454 to net capital was .05:1, which is less than the 15:1 maximum ratio requirement. #### Statement of Exemption of Reserve Requirement The Company is subject to the Uniform Net Capital Rule 15c3- 1, which requires the maintenance of minimum Net Capital. The Company has elected to use the basic computation method, as is permitted by the rule, which requires that the Company maintains minimum Net Capital pursuant to a fixed dollar amount or 6-2/3% percent of total aggregate indebtedness, as defined, whichever is greater, and does not, therefore, calculate it's net capital requirement under the alternative reserve requirement method. #### NOTE G - POSSESSION OR CONTROL REQUIREMENTS The Company does not have any possession or control of customer's funds or securities. There were no material inadequacies in the procedures followed in adhering to the exemptive provisions under Rule 15c-3-3(k)(2 )(ii). ## NOTE H -COVID-19 The worldwide outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) may lead to an adverse impact on the financial markets and the overall economy. In the event such an impact was to occur and last for a sustained period of time, the operations and financial performance of the Company may be adversely affected. At this point, however, the severity of such an event is highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. {12}------------------------------------------------ ## NOTE I - INCOME TAXES The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely *than not* that a portion or all of a given deferred tax asset will not be realized. Income tax expense includes (i) deferred tax expense, which generally represents the net change in the deferred tax asset or liability balance during the year plus any change in valuation allowances and (ii) current tax expense, with represents the amount of tax currently payable to or receivable from a taxing authority. The Company is subject to audit by the taxing agencies for years ending December 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The component of income taxes at December 31, 2020 are as follows: | 2020 | Current | Deferred | Total | | |---------|---------|----------|-----------|--| | Federal | \$0 | \$35,993 | \$135,993 | | | State | \$0 | \$16,951 | \$16,951 | | The NOL carryforward is available for 20 years, expiring December 31, 2040 in the amount of \$178,897. Deferred taxes have been calculated based on the significant temporary differences between current and future periods taxable income which are primarily due to accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, differences in depreciation methods and research and development tax credit carryforwards. The components of the Company's deferred tax assets/liabilities are as follows: | Deferred tax assets: | \$52,944 | |----------------------|------------| | Valuation allowance: | (\$52,944} | | Total | ~ | {13}------------------------------------------------ ## Liberty Associates, Inc. Supplementary Schedules Pursuant to SEA Rule 17a-S Of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 For the Year-Ended January 31, 2021 #### Computation of Net Capital | Stockholder's Equity | | \$357,491 | |------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|------------| | Non-Allowable Assets | | | | Property and Equipment | \$ 0.00 | | | Accounts Receivable - other | 0.00 | | | Total Non-Allowable Asset s | | \$0.00 | | Other Securities | \$0.00 | | | Exempted Securities | 0.00 | | | Other Charges | 0.00 | | | Haircuts on Securities Positions | | | | Securities Haircuts | \$ 0.00 | | | Undue Concentration Charges | 0.00 | \$(0.00) | | Net Allowable Capital | | \$ 357.491 | | Computation of Net Capital Requirement | | | | Minimum Net Capital Required as a Percentage of Aggregate Indebtedness | | \$1,230 | | Minimum Dollar Net capital Requirement of Reporting Broker-Dealer | | 5,000 | | Net Capital Requirement | | 5,000 | | Excess Net Capital | | \$352,491 | | Computation of Aggregate Indebtedness | | | | Total Aggregate Indebtedness | | \$18,454 | | Percentage of Aggregate Indebtedness to Net Capital | | .OS | | Computation of Reconclllation of Net Capital | | | | Net Capital Computed on FOCUS IIA as of January 31, 2021 | | \$380,950 | | Adjustments | | | | Increase (Decrease) in Equity | | (23,459) | | (Increase) Decrease In Non-Allowable Assets | | 0.00 | | (Increase) Decrease in Securities Haircuts | | 0.00 | | Net Capital per Audit | | \$ 357,491 | | Reconciled Difference | | | Differences caused by recording of additional receivables and additional payables {14}------------------------------------------------ **Liberty Associates, Inc. Supplementary Schedules Pursuant to SEA Rule 17a-5 Of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934** As of and for the Year-Ended January 31, 2021 #### **Statement Related to Exemptive Provision (Possession and Control)** The Company does not have possession or control of customer's funds or securities. There were no material inadequacies in the procedures followed in adhering to the exemptive provisions of SEA Rule [1Sc3-3(k)(2)(ii)]; All customer transactions cleared through another broker-dealer on a fully disclosed basis. ## **Statement Related to Material Inadequacies** This audit did not disclose any material inadequacies since the previous audit of the financial statements contained within the audit report of the Computation of Minimum Net Capital Requirement as reported in the Supplemental Schedules contained within the audit report or the filed Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single Report filed pursuant to SEA Rule 1Sc3-1. The firm is exempt from 15c3-3; it does not maintain customer funds or securities and therefore does not maintain customer funds to segregate nor does it maintain separate accounts for customers. {15}------------------------------------------------ ![](_page_15_Picture_0.jpeg) Established since 1984 March 15, 2021 Brian W. Anson 18455 Burbank Blvd. Suite 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 RE: Exemption Statement Rule 15c3-3(k)(2)(ii) for FYE January 31, 2021 Dear Mr. Anson, Please be advised that Liberty Associates, Inc. has complied with the Exemption Rule l 5c3-3(k)(2)(ii), for the period of February I, 2020 through January 31, 2021. Liberty Associates, Inc. did not hold customer securities or funds at any time during this period. Allison M. Lindh, Chief Compliance Officer of Liberty Associates, Inc. has made available to Brian Anson all records and information including all communications from regulatory agencies received through the date of this review January 31, 2021 . Allison M. Lindh has been responsible for compliance with the exemption provision throughout the fiscal year. Also, there were not any known events or other factors that might have affected Liberty Associates, Inc. 's compliance with this exemption. If you would like additional information or have any questions, feel free to call me directly at (212) 869-8224. Best Regards, Allison M. Lindh Chief Compliance Officer Liberty Associates, Inc. Enclosures {16}------------------------------------------------ **BRIAN W. ANSON** *Certified Public Accountant* 18455 Burbank Blvd., Suite 404, Tarzana, CA 9 1356 • Tel. (818) 636-5660 • Fax (818) 881-2605 ## **REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** Board of Directors Liberty Associates, Inc. New York, New York I have reviewed management's statements, included in the accompanying Liberty Associates, Inc., Exemption Report in which (1) Liberty Associates, Inc. identified the following provisions of 17 C.F.R. § 15c3-3(k) under which Liberty Associates, Inc. claimed an exemption from 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3: (k)(2)(ii) (the "exemption provision") and 2 Liberty Associates, Inc. stated that Liberty Associates, Inc. met the identified exemption provision throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception. Liberty Associates, Inc. 's management is responsible for compliance with the exemption provision and its statements. My 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 Liberty Associates, lnc.'s compliance with the exemption provision. A review is substantially less in scope than an examination, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion on management's statements. Accordingly, I do not express such an opinion. Based on my review, I am 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 (k)(2)(ii) of Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ~ Brian W. Anson Certified Public Accountant Tarzana, California March 15, 2021 Source: SEC EDGAR via Adviser Search (https://search.stillhousedata.com). Agents: see https://search.stillhousedata.com/llms.txt.