# BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. X-17A-5 (2020-02-11) — Broker-dealer annual report - Company: BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. - Form: X-17A-5 - Filed: 2020-02-11 - Period: 2019-12-31 - Accession: 0000786671-20-000018 - CIK: 786671 - File #: 8-35381 - Material weakness: No - Auditor: Ernst & Young LLP - Auditor location: San Antonio, TX - Contact: Robert Ledvora - Phone: 405 272-2311 - Signed by: Robert Ledvora (Chief Financial Officer) Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/786671/000078667120000018/bokfsaudt.pdf --- {0}------------------------------------------------ | SEC FILE NUMBER | |-----------------| | 3538.
8- | | REPORT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING 01/01/2019 | | | AND ENDING 12/31/2019 | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------| | | | MM/DD/YY | | MM/DD/YY | | | | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | NAME OF BROKER-DEALER: BOK Financial Securities, Inc. | | | | OFFICIAL USE ONLY | | ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use P.O. Box No.) | | | | FIRM I.D. NO. | | One Williams Center, Plaza East | | | | | | | ਲ ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਅਤੇ 10 ਕਾਲੀ 12 11 | (No. and Street) | | | | | Comments of the without
Tulsa (565) (4) 1483 more ( | Oklahoma | 74172 | | | (City) | | (State) | (Zip Code) | | | NAME AND TELEFFONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO CONTACT IN REGARD TO THIS REPORT
Robert Ledvora (4050 272-2311 | | | | | | | | | | (Area Code - Telephone Number) | | | | B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose opinion is contained in this Report*
Ernst & Young LLP | | | | | | | | (Name - if individual, state last, first, middle name) | | | | One Williams Center, Suite 1700 Tulsa | | | Oklahoma | 74172 | | (Address) | (City) | | (State) | (Zip Code) | | CHECK ONE: | | | | | | Certified Public Accountant | | | | | | Public Accountant | | | | | | | Accountant not resident in United States or any of its possessions. | | | | | | | FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | {1}------------------------------------------------ | of December 31, | 20 2019 ___ are true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | neither the company nor any partner, principal officer or director has any proprietary interest in any account | | classified solely as that of a customer, except as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Signature | | | | | | Chief Financial Officer | | | Title | | | Notary Public | | Notary Public | State of Oklahoma
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COMMISSION #18006987 | | (a) Facing Page. | Comm. Exp. 06-23-2021 | | (b) Statement of Financial Condition. | (c) (c) Statement of Income (Loss) or, if there is other comprehensive income in the period(s) presented, a Statement | | of Comprehensive Income (as defined in §210.1-02 of Regulation S-X). | | | (d) Statement of Changes in Financial Condition. | | | (f) Statement of Changes in Liabilities Subordinated to Claims of Creditors. | (e) Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity or Partners' or Sole Proprietors' Capital. | | (g) Computation of Net Capital. | | | | (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.
(i) A Reconciliation, including appropriate explanation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-1 and the | | | Computation for Determination of the Reserve Requirements Under Exhibit A of Rule 15c3-3. | | | (k) A Reconciliation between the audited Statements of Financial Condition with respect to methods of | | consolidation.
(1) An Oath or Affirmation. | | | | | | (m) A copy of the SIPC Supplemental Report. | | {2}------------------------------------------------ # FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BOK Financial Securities, Inc. Year Ended December 31, 2019 With Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm {3}------------------------------------------------ Financial Statements and Supplemental Information As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2019 ## **Contents** | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 1 | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----| | Financial Statements | | | Statement of Financial Condition | 3 | | Statement of Net Income | 4 | | Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity | 5 | | Statement of Cash Flows | 6 | | Notes to Financial Statements | 7 | | Supplemental Information | | | Schedule I – Computation of Net Capital Pursuant to Rule 15c3-1 | 16 | | Schedule II – Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission | 17 | | Schedule III – Information Relating to Possession or Control Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission | 18 | {4}------------------------------------------------ ![](_page_4_Picture_0.jpeg) Ernst & Young LLP 1700 One Williams Center Tulsa, OK 74172-0117 Tel: +1 918 560 3600 Fax: +1 918 560 3691 ey.com #### **Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm** To the Shareholder and the Board of Directors of BOK Financial Securities, Inc. #### **Opinion on the Financial Statements** We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of BOK Financial Securities, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2019, the related statements of income, changes in shareholder's equity, 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 the Company at December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. #### **Basis for Opinion** These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. 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 of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our 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. 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. #### **Supplemental Information** The accompanying information contained in Schedules I, II and III has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Company's financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the 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. In forming our opinion on the information, we evaluated whether such information, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with Rule 17a-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole. We have served as the Company's auditor since 1990 February 10, 2020 {5}------------------------------------------------ **Statement of Financial Condition December 31, 2019** | Assets | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Cash and cash equivalents | \$
35,967,007 | | Securities owned, at fair value | 55,295,445 | | Receivables from broker/dealers | 2,322,628 | | Receivables from investment banking activities | 562,607 | | Interest receivable | 275,466 | | Income tax receivable from Parent | 29,771 | | Prepaid expenses and other assets | 728,003 | | Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of \$1,127,400 | 567,484 | | Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of \$2,859,444 | 1,390,556 | | Deferred tax asset, net | 1,210,685 | | Deposits with third parties | 450,700 | | Total assets | \$
98,800,352 | | | | | Liabilities and stockholder's equity | | | | | | Liabilities: | | | Accrued operating expenses | \$
7,391,394 | | Payable to affiliate | 670,475 | | Securities sold not yet purchased, at fair value | 10,994,310 | | Total liabilities | 19,056,179 | | | | | Stockholder's equity: | | | Common stock, \$10 par value – 2,500 shares authorized and issued | 25,000 | | Additional paid-in capital | 53,897,333 | | Retained earnings | 25,821,840 | | Total stockholder's equity | 79,744,173 | {6}------------------------------------------------ ## **Statement of Net Income** ## **Year Ended December 31, 2019** | Revenues | | |-----------------------------------------|------------------| | Trading gains and losses, net | \$
21,546,306 | | Brokerage fees and commissions | 20,294,696 | | Investment banking fees and commissions | 13,664,135 | | Interest income | 3,307,797 | | Other revenue | 216,375 | | Total operating revenues | 59,029,309 | | | | | Expenses | | | Personnel | 37,740,918 | | Affiliate allocated expenses | 7,845,008 | | Equipment rental | 3,113,916 | | Clearance fees | 2,925,761 | | Administrative and other | 2,664,988 | | Data processing | 1,667,590 | | Depreciation and amortization | 1,339,346 | | Interest | 871,965 | | Total operating expenses | 58,169,492 | | | | | Net income before taxes | 859,817 | | Income tax expense | 45,608 | | Net income | \$
814,209 | {7}------------------------------------------------ ## **Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity Year Ended December 31, 2019** | | Common Stock | | Additional | | | | |-------------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|--------------------|----|----------------------|------------------| | | Shares | Par
Value | Paid-in
Capital | | Retained
Earnings | Total | | | | | | | | | | Balance January 1, 2019 | 2,500 | \$
25,000 | \$
53,856,671 | \$ | 25,007,631 | \$
78,889,302 | | Net income | — | — | — | | 814,209 | 814,209 | | Capital provided by share-based
compensation | — | — | 40,662 | | — | 40,662 | | Balance, December 31, 2019 | 2,500 | \$
25,000 | \$
53,897,333 | \$ | 25,821,840 | \$
79,744,173 | {8}------------------------------------------------ ## **Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2019** | Operating activities | | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Net income | \$
814,209 | | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | Depreciation and amortization | 1,339,346 | | Share-based compensation | 40,662 | | Deferred income taxes | (392,713) | | (Increase) decrease in operating assets: | | | Receivables from broker/dealer | (1,963,122) | | Receivable from investment banking activities | (226,953) | | Current income taxes receivable from Parent | (29,771) | | Interest receivable | 365,488 | | Prepaid expenses and other assets | 227,335 | | Securities owned, at fair value | 28,834,861 | | Deposits with third parties | 582,900 | | Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities: | | | Accrued operating expenses | 644,591 | | Payable to affiliate | (446,789) | | Net payable for unsettled regular-way trades | (905,140) | | Securities sold not yet purchased | 9,031,670 | | Due to Pershing | (3,688,612) | | Current income taxes payable to Parent | (495,406) | | Net cash provided by operating activities | 33,732,556 | | | | | Investing activities | | | Sale of fixed assets | 97,293 | | Net cash provided by investing activities | 97,293 | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 33,829,849 | | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 2,137,158 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | \$
35,967,007 | | | | | Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | | | Cash paid for interest | \$
876,272 | | Cash refunded of taxes | \$
917,066 | | | | {9}------------------------------------------------ ## **Notes to Financial Statements As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2019** ### **1. Organization and Description of Business** BOK Financial Securities, Inc. ("BOKFS" or "the Company"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BOK Financial Corporation ("the Parent"), is a registered broker/dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC"). BOKFS is a registered investment adviser with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. BOKFS is permitted to transact business as a broker/ dealer in all 50 states, subject to certain state securities regulations. BOKFS is registered with the SEC as a municipal adviser and with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. BOKFS' Parent is a financial holding company, authorized to conduct the full range of activities permitted under Section 4(k) of the US Bank Holding Company Act. BOKFS is a full-service securities firm and engages in investment banking, municipal advisor activities, trading and underwriting, and retail and institutional securities sales. BOKFS offers a variety of investment options, including mutual funds, unit investment trusts, variable annuities, municipal and other fixed-income securities, stocks, real estate investment trusts, exchange-traded funds and financial advisory services. BOKFS financial representatives use a network of branch offices located primarily within branches of its national bank affiliate, BOKF, NA, in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Kansas/Missouri, Colorado, Arkansas and Arizona. BOKFS also services clients through standalone offices in Wisconsin and Connecticut. As a bank-affiliated broker/dealer, BOKFS is required to disclose to clients and potential clients its relationship with the Parent and that investments (1) are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (2) are not deposits or other obligations of and are not guaranteed by any bank or bank affiliate, and (3) are subject to risks, including possible loss of principal invested. BOKFS' securities transactions are executed and customer accounts are carried and cleared on a fully disclosed basis with Pershing, LLC ("Pershing"), a clearing broker/dealer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY"). Pershing is a member of FINRA, the New York Stock Exchange and SIPC. ## **2. Significant Accounting Policies** #### **Use of Estimates** The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing the financial statements are reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from those estimates. #### **Cash and Cash Equivalents** Cash and cash equivalents includes bank deposit accounts and money market funds. As of December 31, 2019, cash and cash equivalents includes \$32,051,883 in a money market fund sponsored by an unrelated global investment bank and \$314,736 is on deposit with an unaffiliated bank. Additionally, \$1,028,318 is on deposit with BOKF, NA and \$2,572,070 is invested in money market fund with Cavanal Hill Funds. A wholly owned subsidiary of BOKF NA, serves as investment advisor to the Cavanal Hill Funds. {10}------------------------------------------------ #### **Premises and Equipment** Premises and equipment consists of capitalized occupancy costs, office equipment, furniture and data processing assets. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from three to ten years. #### **Receivables From Broker/Dealers** BOKFS has net receivables from broker/dealers at December 31, 2019. Receivables from broker/dealers represents amounts due for brokerage and funds on deposit for trading. BOKFS may reserve for uncollectible accounts based on an aging analysis and estimated collectability of those receivables. No reserve was recorded at December 31, 2019. Amounts not collected after 90 days are generally written off. #### **Receivables From Investment Banking Activities** Revenues for investment banking activities are accrued when all significant responsibilities have been completed and the underwriting revenue has been determined. BOKFS evaluated the aging and collectability of these receivables and no reserve was recorded at December 31, 2019. #### **Securities Owned, at Fair Value** Securities are acquired by the Company for profit through resale with purchases carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in trading gains and losses, net, in the Statement of Income. The purchase or sale of securities is recognized on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses are based upon the cost of the specific security sold and included in trading gains and losses, net, in the Statement of Income. #### **Derivative Contracts** The Company may use derivative instruments to mitigate market risk of holding Securities Owned. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments used to mitigate market risk are included in Trading gain and losses, net on the Statement of Operations. When bilateral netting agreements or similar agreements exist between the Company and its counterparties that create a single legal claim or obligation to receive or pay the net amount in settlement of the individual derivative contracts, the Company reports derivative assets and liabilities on a net by derivative contract by counterparty basis. Derivative contracts may also require the Company to provide or receive cash margin as collateral for derivative assets and liabilities. Derivative assets and liabilities are reported net of cash margin when certain conditions are met. Derivative contracts utilized by the Company are not designated as a hedging instruments for accounting purposes. #### **Intangible Assets** Intangible assets represent customer relationships acquired in conjunction with an acquisition by the Parent and contributed to the Company, as well as a non-compete/non-solicitation agreement between the Company and a former employee. Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over useful lives of three to five years. Unpaid obligations to fund intangible asset acquisitions are recognized as accrued operating expenses. Amortization for the year ended December 31, 2019 was \$1,113,611 and is included Depreciation and amortization in the Statement of Net Income. Expected remaining amortization expense is 2020 – \$1,106,667 and 2021 – \$283,889. {11}------------------------------------------------ #### **Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased** Securities sold not yet purchased represents the liability for securities sold that are not yet owned by BOKFS. The Company is obligated to purchase the securities at a future date at the then current market price. Securities sold not yet purchased are recorded at fair value on a trade date basis. #### **Revenue Recognition** Trading gains and losses are recorded on a trade-date basis. Brokerage fees and commissions includes amounts earned from customers for trade execution, clearing and account management services. Brokerage fees on the sale of annuity contracts are recorded when the contracts are accepted by the insurance companies and the Company's performance obligation is completed. The Company also sells mutual fund products to clients and receives brokerage fees from mutual fund carriers as a percent of assets under management for selling and distribution services. The Company acts as an agent in these transactions and recognize revenue when a customer enters into an agreement with the mutual fund carrier. The Company may also receive trailing 12b-1 fees and recognizes this revenue in the period received since the revenue cannot be accurately predicted at the time the mutual fund shares are purchased by the client. Investment banking fees and commissions include gains, losses, and underwriting fees, arising from securities in which BOKFS acts as underwriter. Investment banking revenue also includes fees earned from providing financial advisory services and structured financing services. Revenue is recognized at the time the underwriting or service is substantially complete and the income is reasonably determinable. #### **Income Taxes** The Parent and its subsidiaries, including the Company, file consolidated tax returns. The Company provides for income taxes on a separate return basis and remit to Parent amounts determined to be currently payable. The Parent is agent for the Company under the tax sharing agreement with the Company and has no ownership rights to any refunds received for the benefit of the Company. Current income tax expense or benefit is based on an evaluation that considers estimated taxable income and statutory federal and state income tax rates. The amount of current income tax expense or benefit recognized in any period may differ from amounts reported to taxing authorities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are based upon the temporary differences between the values of assets and liabilities as recognized in the financial statements and their related tax basis using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of changes in statutory tax rates on the measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized through income tax expense in the period the change is enacted. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the entire deferred tax asset may not be realized. Unrecognized tax benefits are included in accrued current income taxes payable for the uncertain portion of recorded tax benefits and related interest. These uncertainties result from the application of complex tax laws, rules, regulations and interpretations, primarily in state taxing jurisdictions. Unrecognized tax benefits are assessed quarterly and may be adjusted through current income tax expense in future periods based on changing facts and circumstances, completion of examinations by taxing authorities or expiration of a statute of limitations. Estimated penalties and interest on uncertain tax positions are recognized in income tax expense. {12}------------------------------------------------ #### **Newly Adopted and Pending Accounting Pronouncements** FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, *Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Assets Measured at Amortized Cost* ("ASU 2016-13" or "CECL") On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 to provide more timely recording of credit losses on receivables and other assets measured at amortized costs. ASU 2016-13 was effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020. Due to the short-term nature of the Company's receivables, some of which are also collateralized by related securities, no credit losses were expected. No transition adjustment was necessary at implementation. ### **3. Net Capital Requirements** BOKFS is subject to the SEC Uniform Net Capital Rule ("SEC Rule 15c3-1"), which requires the maintenance of a minimum net capital, as therein defined, and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness, defined as total money liabilities of a broker/dealer arising in connection with any transaction subject to certain exclusions, to net capital, shall not exceed 15 to 1 (or 1500%). At December 31, 2019, BOKFS' net capital position was as follows: | Net capital, as defined | \$
65,638,286 | |-------------------------|------------------| | Net capital required | 543,656 | | Excess capital | \$
65,094,630 | | Net capital ratio*** | 12.42% | \*\*\*The net capital ratio is calculated as aggregate indebtedness, as defined, divided by net capital. BOKFS does not carry its own customer accounts. #### **4. Deposits With Third Parties** As of December 31, 2019, deposits with third parties totaled \$450,700, including a \$100,000 cash security deposit with Pershing for the purpose of maintaining a fully disclosed clearing arrangement which are provided to issuers as a guarantee of performance. Amounts totaling \$350,700 represents deposits at issuers to guarantee BOKFS performance in underwritings. {13}------------------------------------------------ #### **5. Related Party Transactions** The Company engages in transactions with related parties in the ordinary course of business in compliance with applicable regulations. As of December 31, 2019, Payable to affiliate of \$670,475 consisted of a payable to BOKF, NA for intercompany settlement of certain operating expenses. BOKFS' financial obligations to BOKF, NA are guaranteed by a pledge of cash collateral by the Parent. Current income taxes receivable from Parent of \$29,771 included a \$122,742 receivable for federal income taxes and a \$92,971 payable for state income taxes. BOKFS is included in the consolidated income tax return filed by the Parent. Pursuant to a tax sharing agreement between BOKFS and the Parent, income taxes are allocated to BOKFS on a separate return basis. The amount of current income tax expense or benefit is either remitted to or received from the Parent. BOKFS affiliate allocated expenses are paid to third parties by BOKF, NA. In 2019, BOKFS incurred \$7,845,008 of expenses allocated to BOKFS by, and reimbursable to, BOKF, NA. Of this, management fees were \$3,021,042, technology & communication costs were \$1,791,767, occupancy costs were \$1,668,251, human resources costs were \$700,681, risk management costs were \$512,034 and other expenses were \$151,233. To facilitate customer demand, the Company will purchase securities from and sell securities to its affiliated Bank, BOKF, NA. During 2019, the Company purchased securities with a total market value of \$894,455,592 from BOKF, NA and sold securities with a market value \$1,968,076,766 to BOKF, NA. The net gain on these transactions of \$19,820 is included in Trading gains and losses, net. BOKFS has a secured revolving line of credit with BOKF, NA and an unsecured revolving line of credit with the Parent, as discussed in Note 7. BOKF, NA may serve as trustee for municipal bond issues underwritten by BOKFS. In that role, BOKF, NA assumes responsibility for all distributions of the proceeds along with payments for principal and interest to the bondholders through maturity. The Company acted as a co-manager in a debt offering for an entity with a common director of the Firm's parent. The issuance settled on August 15, 2019. As a co-manager BOKFS earned \$128,855 in Investment Banking Fees & Commissions. In compliance with applicable regulations, BOKFS may provide broker/dealer services for certain executive officers, directors, and affiliates of the Parent. There were no subordinated borrowings during 2019. {14}------------------------------------------------ #### **6. Financial Instruments** Fair value is defined by applicable accounting guidance as the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market for the given asset or liability at the measurement date based on market conditions at that date. A hierarchy for fair value has been established that categorizes into three levels the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value: Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1) - Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) - Fair value is based on significant other observable inputs, which are generally determined based on a single unadjusted price for each financial instrument provided by an applicable third-party pricing service and is based on one or more of the following: - Quoted prices for similar, but not identical, assets or liabilities in active markets; - Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; - Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, such as interest rate and yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates; and - Other inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market inputs. Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) - Fair value is based on model-based valuation techniques for which at least one significant assumption is not observable in the market. Transfers between levels are recognized as of the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers in or out of quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments, significant other observable inputs or significant unobservable inputs for the year ended December 31, 2019. The underlying methods used by the third-party pricing services are considered in determining the primary inputs used to determine fair values. Management has evaluated the methodologies employed by the third-party pricing services by comparing the price provided by the pricing service with other sources, including brokers' quotes, sales or purchases of similar instruments and discounted cash flows to establish a basis for reliance on the pricing service values. Significant differences between the pricing service provided value and other sources are discussed with the pricing service to understand the basis for their values. Based on all observable inputs, management may adjust prices obtained from third-party pricing services to more appropriately reflect the prices that would be received to sell assets or paid to transfer liabilities in orderly transactions in the current market. No significant adjustments were made to prices provided by third-party pricing services at December 31, 2019. {15}------------------------------------------------ Certain assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows as of December 31, 2019: | | Total | Quoted Prices
in Active
Market for
Identical
Instruments | | Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs | Significant
Unobservable
Inputs | |----------------------------------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|---|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Assets | | | | | | | Securities: | | | | | | | Obligations of the Federal Home Loan
Bank | \$
5,240,319 | \$ | — | \$
5,240,319 | \$
— | | Brokered certificates of deposit | 992,568 | | — | 992,568 | — | | State and municipal obligations | 26,196,058 | | — | 26,196,058 | — | | Asset backed securities | 14,084,251 | | — | 14,084,251 | — | | Preferred stock | 3,586,996 | | — | 3,586,996 | — | | Corporate obligations and other | 5,195,253 | | — | 5,195,253 | — | | Total securities | \$
55,295,445 | \$ | — | \$
55,295,445 | \$
— | | Liabilities | | | | | | | Securities sold not yet purchased | \$
10,994,310 | \$ | — | \$
10,994,310 | \$
— | BOKFS is engaged in various trading and brokerage activities in which counterparties are primarily broker/dealers, banks, and other financial institutions. In the event counterparties do not fulfill their obligations, BOKFS may be exposed to risk. The risk of default depends on the creditworthiness of the counterparty or issuer of the instrument. It is BOKFS's policy to review, as necessary, the credit standing of each counterparty and each issuer. ## **7. Funding Arrangements** In addition to its own resources, BOKFS utilizes financing agreements with BOKF, NA and Pershing as funding sources for its trading and investment banking activities. BOKFS has a revolving line of credit with BOKF, NA of \$135 million. There were no amounts drawn on the line of credit at December 31, 2019. Any outstanding amounts under the line must be fully collateralized by qualifying securities from the trading securities portfolio. BOKF, NA does not have the right to sell or re-pledge these securities. Interest is based on the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 1.25% and is paid monthly and was 3.5% at December 31, 2019. The line matures on October 31, 2020. It is anticipated the line will be renewed with substantially the same terms. Interest expense was \$637,793 for the year ended December 31, 2019. In accordance with SEC rules, the Company's trades are executed and cleared in proprietary accounts, which allow Pershing, as the clearing firm, to loan BOKFS funds for the purposes of financing securities purchases or to facilitate funding of investment banking activities, on terms to be negotiated at the time of the borrowing. Such loans are subject to SEC regulations and clearing firm requirements. BOKFS had no outstanding borrowings from Pershing at December 31, 2019. Under the terms of the clearing agreement, the Company has granted a blanket pledge of eligible securities as collateral for these advances. Interest rate is determined in accordance with the terms of the Clearing Agreement between the company and Pershing and was 2.6% at December 31, 2019. Interest expense was \$234,172 for the year ended December 31, 2019. {16}------------------------------------------------ BOKFS has an unsecured \$15 million revolving line of credit with the Parent, for which no amount was drawn as of December 31, 2019. The primary purpose of the line is to provide additional liquidity and other uses, as allowed with prior approval from the Parent. Interest is based on the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 1.50%, not to fall below 3%, and is paid monthly. The line matures on May 24, 2020 and is expected to be renewed with substantially the same terms. ### **8. Commitments and Contingencies** BOKFS is an introducing broker to Pershing for equity and fixed income investment transactions pursuant to a fully disclosed clearing agreement. As such, BOKFS has agreed to indemnify Pershing against potential losses due to a customer's failure to settle a transaction or repay a margin loan. Equity and fixed income transactions are settled within two business days of the trades date. Customer margin loans are due on demand. All unsettled transactions are collateralized by the security being purchased. Customer margin loans are secured, as required by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Regulation T, *Credit by Brokers and Dealers*. At December 31, 2019, the total amount of customer balances subject to indemnification was \$3,484. In accordance with applicable margin lending practices, customer balances are typically collateralized by customer securities or supported by other types of recourse provisions. The fair value of the guarantee is not significant and no amount was recorded on BOKFS's Statement of Financial Condition to reflect this contingent liability based on an assessment of probable loss. In the ordinary course of business, BOKFS is subject to legal actions and complaints. Management believes, based upon the opinion of counsel, that actions and liability or loss, if any, resulting from the final outcomes of any such actions and complaints will not have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. For 2019, BOKFS expensed \$2,152,474 for certain information services contracts and has commitments to purchase information services of \$2,441,075 in 2020 and \$684,245 in 2021. In the normal course of business, BOKFS enters into underwriting commitments. Transactions relating to such underwriting commitments that were open at December 31, 2019, and were subsequently settled, had no material effect on the financial statements. {17}------------------------------------------------ #### **9. Income Taxes** The net deferred tax asset of \$1,210,685 reflects the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The net deferred tax asset consists of deferred tax assets of \$1,374,446 and deferred tax liabilities of \$163,762. No valuation allowance was required at December 31, 2019. The significant components of deferred income taxes principally relate to accrued liabilities, identified intangibles and prepaid expenses. The reconciliation of the income tax provision computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the effective income tax expense, for the year ended December 31, 2019, was as follows: | | Amount | Percent | |----------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------| | Federal statutory tax | \$
180,562 | 21.0
% | | Tax-exempt revenue | (226,204) | (26.3)% | | State income tax, net of federal tax benefit | 31,774 | 3.7
% | | Meals and entertainment | 60,357 | 7.0
% | | Other | (881) | (0.1)% | | Total income tax expense | \$
45,608 | 5.3
% | Significant components of the income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2019, were as follows: | Current: | | |--------------------------|---------------| | Federal | \$
309,285 | | State | 129,036 | | Total current | 438,321 | | | | | Deferred: | | | Federal | (322,395) | | State | (70,318) | | Total deferred | (392,713) | | Total income tax expense | \$
45,608 | There were no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2019. Federal statute remains open for federal tax returns filed in the previous three reporting periods. Various state income tax statutes remain open for the previous three to six reporting periods. {18}------------------------------------------------ #### **10. Employee Benefits** BOKFS employees who meet certain service requirements may participate in a defined-contribution thrift plan sponsored by BOKF, NA. Employee contributions are matched by BOKFS equal to 6% of base compensation as defined in the plan. BOKFS matching contribution rates range from 50% for employees with less than four years of service to 200% for employees with 15 or more years of service. Additionally, a maximum non-elective annual contribution of up to \$750 is made for employees whose annual base compensation is less than \$40,000. Participants may direct investments in their account to a variety of options, including the Parent's common stock fund or funds where BOKF, NA serves as the custodian. Employer contributions invested in accordance with the participant's investment options vest over five years. BOKFS employees also participate in healthcare and other benefit plans sponsored by BOKF, NA. Total allocated expense from these benefit plans to BOKFS, included in personnel expense, was \$2,903,434 for 2019. BOKFS's employees may also be awarded share-based compensation through BOKF's various share-based compensation plans, primarily in the form of non-vested common shares of the Parent. Grant date fair value of nonvested shares is based on the then-current market value of the Parent's common stock. Non-vested shares generally vest in three years and are subject to a two year holding period after vesting. Compensation cost is recognized as expense over the service period, which is generally the vesting period. Expense is reduced for estimated forfeitures over the vesting period and adjusted for actual forfeitures as they occur. In 2019, the Parent allocated \$40,662 of share-based compensation expense to BOKFS, which is included in personnel expense. #### **11. Subsequent Events** BOK Financial Securities, Inc. has evaluated events from the date of the financial statements on December 31, 2019, through the issuance of those financial statements on February 10, 2020. {19}------------------------------------------------ Supplemental Information {20}------------------------------------------------ # **Computation of Net Capital Pursuant to Rule 15c3-1 Year Ended December 31, 2019** | Net capital | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Stockholder's equity | \$
79,744,173 | | Deduct ownership equity not allowable for net capital | — | | Total ownership equity qualified for net capital | 79,744,173 | | | | | Non-allowable assets: | | | Securities owned, defined by SEC rule as not readily marketable | 2,572,071 | | Intangible assets | 1,390,556 | | Deferred tax asset | 1,210,685 | | Receivable from investment banking activities | 562,607 | | Prepaid expenses and other assets | 618,790 | | Fixed assets | 567,484 | | Income tax receivable from Parent and Deposits | 250,426 | | Total non-allowable assets | 7,172,619 | | Other deductions or charges | 89,535 | | Net capital before haircuts | 72,482,019 | | Haircuts on securities | 6,843,733 | | Net capital | \$
65,638,286 | | Computation of basic net capital requirement | | | Minimum net capital required (1/15 of aggregate indebtedness) | \$
543,656 | | Minimum dollar net capital requirement | \$
100,000 | | Net capital requirement | \$
543,656 | | Excess net capital | \$
65,094,630 | | | | | Computation of aggregate indebtedness | | | Total aggregate indebtedness | \$
8,154,839 | | Deduct adjustment based on deposits in Special Reserve Bank Accounts (15c3-1(c)(1)(vii)) | — | | Total aggregate indebtedness | \$
8,154,839 | | Percentage of aggregate indebtedness to net capital | 12.42% | The Company does not carry its own customer accounts. There are no material differences between the Company's computation included in this report and the corresponding schedule included in the Company's unaudited December 31, 2019, Part II FOCUS report. *See accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.* {21}------------------------------------------------ # **Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission Year Ended December 31, 2019** The Company is exempt from the provisions of Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, pursuant to paragraph (k)(2)(ii) of the rule. The Company does not carry its own customer accounts. There are no material differences between the Company's computation included in this report and the corresponding schedule included in the Company's unaudited December 31, 2019, Part II FOCUS report. {22}------------------------------------------------ # **Information Relating to Possession or Control Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission Year Ended December 31, 2019** The Company is exempt from the provisions of Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, pursuant to paragraph (k)(2)(ii) of the rule. There are no material differences between the Company's computation included in this report and the corresponding schedule included in the Company's unaudited December 31, 2019, Part II FOCUS report. Source: SEC EDGAR via Adviser Search (https://search.stillhousedata.com). Agents: see https://search.stillhousedata.com/llms.txt.