# SIA SECURITIES CORP. X-17A-5 (2022-02-25) — Broker-dealer annual report - Company: SIA SECURITIES CORP. - Form: X-17A-5 - Filed: 2022-02-25 - Period: 2021-12-31 - Accession: 0000914911-22-000001 - CIK: 914911 - File #: 8-46668 - Type: Broker-dealer - Material weakness: No - Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP - Auditor location: Minneapolis, MN - Contact: Kelly Boston - Phone: 612-359-2558 - Website: deloitte.com - Signed by: Paul Rasmussen (President) Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/914911/000091491122000001/sscaudfinancialstmts2021d.pdf --- {0}------------------------------------------------ # SIA Securities Corp. (SEC I.D. No. 8-46668) Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedules for the Year Ended December 31, 2021, and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm {1}------------------------------------------------ **UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549** OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0123 Expires: August 31,2020 Estimated average burden hours per response. ......... 12.00 # **ANNUAL AUDITED REPORT FORM X-17A-5 PART III** | SEC FILE NUMBER | |-----------------| | | | 8-46668 | **FACING PAGE Information Requested of Brokers and Dealers Pursuant to Section 17 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 17a-5 Thereunder** | REPORT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING | | AND ENDING | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------| | | 01/01/21
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MM/DD/YY | | | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | NAME OF BROKER-DEALER: | SIA Securities Corp. | | OFFICIAL USE ONLY | | ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use P.O. Box No.)
3300 IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street | | FIRM I.D. NO. | | | | (No. and street) | | | | Minneapolis | Minnesota | | 55402 | | (City) | (State) | | (Zip Code) | | NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO CONTACT IN REGARD TO THIS REPORT | | | | | Paul Rasmussen | | | 612-359-2536 | | | | | (Area Code – Telephone Number) | | | B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose opinion is contained in this Report* | | | | | Deloitte & Touché
LLP | | | | | | (Name – if individual, state last, first, middle name) | | | | 50 South Sixth Street | Minneapolis | Minnesota | 55402 | | (Address) | (City) | (State) | (Zip Code) | | CHECK ONE:

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Accountant not resident in United States or any of its possessions. | | | | | | FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | | | | | | | | *\* Claims for exemption from the requirement that the annual report be 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 not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.** SEC 1410 (06-02) {2}------------------------------------------------ ### **TABLE OF CONTENTS** | | | This report** contains (check all applicable boxes): | | |-----|-----|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------| | (x) | | Independent Auditors' Report | 1 | | (x) | (a) | Facing Page | | | (x) | (b) | Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2021 | 3 | | (x) | (c) | Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 | 4 | | (x) | (d) | Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 | 5 | | (x) | (e) | Statement of Changes in Shareholder's Equity for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 | 6 | | ( ) | (f) | Statement of Changes in Liabilities Subordinated to Claims of General Creditors (not applicable) | | | (x) | | Notes to Financial Statements as of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 | 7–10 | | (x) | (g) | Computation of Net Capital for Brokers and Dealers Pursuant to Rule 15c3-1 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of December 31, 2021 | 12 | | (x) | (h) | Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements for Brokers and Dealers
Pursuant to Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | 13 | | (x) | (i) | Information relating to the Possession or Control Requirements for Brokers and Dealers
Pursuant to Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | 14 | | ( ) | (j) | A Reconciliation, including appropriate explanations, of the Computation of Net Capital
under Rule 15c3-1 and the Computation for Determination of the Reserve Requirements
of Rule 15c3-3 (not applicable) | | | ( ) | (k) | A Reconciliation between the audited and unaudited Consolidated Statement of
Financial Condition with respect to methods of consolidation (not applicable) | | | (x) | (l) | An Affirmation | | | ( ) | (m) | A copy of the SIPC Supplemental Report (not applicable) | | | ( ) | (n) | A report describing any material inadequacies found to exist or found to have existed
since the date of the previous audit (Supplemental Report on Internal Control) | | | ( ) | (o) | Schedule of Segregation Requirements and Funds in Segregation for Customers Trading
on U.S. Commodity Exchanges Pursuant to Section 4d(2) Under the Commodity Exchange
Act (not applicable) | | | ( ) | (p) | Schedule of Secured Amounts and Funds Held in Separate Accounts for
Foreign Futures and Foreign Options Customers Pursuant to Regulation 30.7
Under the Commodity Exchange Act (not applicable) | | | ( ) | (q) | Schedule of Segregation Requirements and Funds in Segregation for Commodity Dealer
Options Accounts Pursuant to Regulation 32.6 of the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission (not applicable) | | | ** | | For conditions of confidential treatment of certain portions of this filing, see Section 240.17a-5(e)(3) | | **Page** {3}------------------------------------------------ #### **AFFIRMATION** I, Paul Rasmussen, affirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the accompanying financial statements and supplemental schedule pertaining to SIA Securities Corp. (the "Company") as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, are true and correct. I further affirm that neither the Company nor any officer or director has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of a customer. Paul Rasmussen President +vi Subscribed to before me this a<-/ day of ~~022. *(vJq-iW-* Notary Public ![](_page_3_Picture_7.jpeg) {4}------------------------------------------------ #### **Deloitte. Deloitte** & **Touche LLP** 50 South 6th Street Suite 2800 Minneapolis, MN 55402-1538 USA Tel: + 1 6 12 397 4000 Fax: + 1 612 397 4450 www.deloitte.com ### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Directors and Shareholder of SIA Securities Corp. ### Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of SIA Securities Corp. (the "Company") as of December 31, 2021, and the related statements of operations, cash flows, and changes in shareholder's equity 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 as of December 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 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. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. 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. {5}------------------------------------------------ ### Report on Supplemental Schedules The supplemental schedules g, h, and i, listed in the accompanying table of contents have been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Company's financial statements. The supplemental schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental schedules reconcile 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 schedules. In forming our opinion on the supplemental schedules, we evaluated whether the supplemental schedules, including their form and content, are presented in compliance with Rule 17a-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In our opinion, such schedules are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole. February 23, 2022 We have served as the Company's auditor since 2007. {6}------------------------------------------------ #### **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021** ### **ASSETS** | ASSETS:
Cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses
Income tax receivable | \$
156,919
8,941
11,512
1,772 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | TOTAL | \$
179,144 | | LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY | | | LIABILITIES:
Payable to Sit Investment Associates, Inc.
Deferred tax liability | \$
3,381
5,839 | | Total liabilities | 9,220 | | SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY:
Common stock, \$0.01 par value — authorized, 1,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding, 50,000 shares
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings | 500
84,500
84,924 | | Total shareholder's equity | 169,924 | | TOTAL | \$
179,144 | {7}------------------------------------------------ #### **FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021** | REVENUES: | | |----------------------------------------|--------------| | Distribution and marketing fee | \$
36,496 | | 12b-1 fees | 109,042 | | Other revenue | 45,112 | | Total revenues | 190,650 | | EXPENSES: | | | Distribution expenses | 109,309 | | Registration and licensing fees | 21,096 | | Management fee | 24,000 | | Professional fees | 31,446 | | Insurance | 3,303 | | Training | 1,480 | | Total expenses | 190,634 | | INCOME BEFORE BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES | 16 | | BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES | (94) | | NET INCOME | \$
110 | | | | {8}------------------------------------------------ ### **STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021** | CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | \$
110 | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Noncash items included in net income:
Deferred income taxes
Changes in assets and liabilities: | (125) | | Accounts receivable | (192) | | Prepaid expenses | 490 | | Payable to Sit Investment Associates, Inc. | (420) | | Income tax receivable | (469) | | Net cash used in operating activities | (606) | | DECREASE IN CASH EQUIVALENTS | (606) | | CASH EQUIVALENTS — Beginning of year | 157,525 | | CASH EQUIVALENTS — End of year | \$
156,919 | {9}------------------------------------------------ #### **STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021** | | Common
Stock | Additional
Paid-In
Capital | Retained
Earnings | Shareholder's
Equity | |-----------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------| | BALANCE — January 1, 2021 | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | | | 500 | 84,500 | 84,814 | 169,814 | | Net income | - | - | 110 | 110 | | BALANCE — December 31, 2021 | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | | | 500 | 84,500 | 84,924 | 169,924 | {10}------------------------------------------------ #### **NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021** ### **1. OWNERSHIP AND NATURE OF BUSINESS** SIA Securities Corp. (the "Company") is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (SIA). The Company is registered as a broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. The Company's primary objective is the promotion and marketing of the Sit Mutual Funds (the "Mutual Funds"), a group of no-load mutual funds for which SIA is the investment adviser. The company has one operating and reportable segment. Pursuant to a management agreement between the Company and SIA, most of the Company's operating expenses are paid by SIA. The Company's results of operations may not be indicative of the results that might be obtained had it operated independently of SIA. ### **2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES** **Basis of Presentation** — The financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("generally accepted accounting principles"). **Revenue Recognition** — Sit Mutual Funds, Inc. has adopted on behalf of Sit Dividend Growth Fund class S shares, Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund class S shares, Sit Small Cap Dividend Growth Fund class S shares and Sit ESG Growth Fund class S shares a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Under the distribution plan, the class S shares pay the Company distribution fees for the sale and distribution of its shares. The 12b-1 distribution fees are equal to an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of class S shares. These fees are received in cash after the end of each monthly period within 30 days, with any outstanding amounts due in accounts receivable. In evaluating the appropriate timing of the recognition of these fees, the Company applied the guidance on up-front fees to determine whether such fees are related to the transfer of a promised service (a distinct performance obligation). The amount of fees is a variable amount which can be 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 is daily. The 12b -1 distribution fees recognized in the current period are primarily related to performance obligations that have been satisfied during the period presented. Transaction price is in all instances formulaic and not subject to judgment at the current time. The allowance for doubtful accounts is subject to judgment. There were no impairment losses (allowance for doubtful accounts) on any new receivables from any revenue stream. Additionally, the Company receives distribution and marketing fees and other revenue from SIA as reimbursement for insurance, professional fees, and registration and licensing fees. Revenues associated with the reimbursement of such expenses is recorded when the Company is contractually entitled to such reimbursement, which is usually as expenses are incurred. See further discussion of amounts paid by SIA on behalf of the Company in Note 5. {11}------------------------------------------------ **Cash Equivalents** — Cash equivalents consist of money market mutual funds. These money market mutual funds are carried at fair value and are considered cash equivalents because of the Company's ability to redeem them at any time. The Company's only investment is in a money market fund. **Prepaid expenses** — Prepaid expenses consist primarily of unamortized amounts of prepaid registration expenses. **Income Taxes** — The Company files its own tax returns, and accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes net deferred tax assets to the extent that these assets are believed to be more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, all available positive and negative evidence is considered, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If it is determined that the Company will not be able to fully realize its deferred tax assets, a deferred tax asset valuation allowance will be recorded, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. Uncertain tax positions are recorded in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification 740 on the basis of a two-step process whereby (1) it is determined whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority is recognized. The Company has concluded that there are no uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2021. **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 reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. ### **3. ASSETS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE** The Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Company's valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest-level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows: *Level 1* — Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date. *Level 2* — Prices or valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. {12}------------------------------------------------ *Level 3* — Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. **Determination of Fair Value** — The Company uses valuation techniques consistent with the market approach to measure the fair value of its assets. The Company's market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The Company maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs. A description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy are as follows: *Cash Equivalents* — Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. Actively traded money market funds are measured at their NAV and are classified as Level 1. There were no transfers between levels during the year ended December 31, 2021. ### **4. INCOME TAXES** Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2021, consists of the following: | | Current | Deferred | Total | |----------------------------|----------|-------------|------------| | Federal | - | \$
(102) | \$ (102) | | State | 31 | (23) | 8 | | Provision for income taxes | \$
31 | \$
(125) | \$
(94) | Deferred income taxes are provided for the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amounts in the balance sheet. These are temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits or accrued interest and penalties during the year ended December 31, 2021. The federal and state tax returns are subject to examination by the tax authorities for the years subsequent to 2017. #### **5. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS** The Company has a management agreement with SIA, the Parent, whereby SIA pays most of the Company's operating expenses that are charged or allocated to the Company, including legal, professional, and insurance costs. Amounts paid by SIA on behalf of the Company for registration and licensing fees, professional fees, and insurance amounted to \$55,845; distribution expenses of \$109,309 were allocated to the Company for certain distribution expenses incurred by the Parent. SIA also provides the Company with office facilities to conduct its business activities. In return for these services, the Company pays a management fee to SIA, which was \$24,000 in 2021. Additionally, SIA pays an annual distribution and marketing fee to the Company in an amount agreed upon by SIA and the Company, which was \$36,496 in 2021. The Company has payables to SIA of \$3,381 as of December 31, 2021. {13}------------------------------------------------ #### **6. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS** The Company is subject to the SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1), which requires the Company to maintain a minimum net capital equivalent to the greater of \$25,000 or 6-2/3% of aggregate indebtedness and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined under such provisions, shall not exceed 15 times its net capital. If the ratio of indebtedness to adjusted net capital exceeds 15 to 1, the Company is prohibited from engaging in any securities transactions. If the ratio exceeds 12 to 1, the Company may be required to reduce its business. If the ratio exceeds 10 to 1, the Company may be prohibited from expanding its business. The Company has at all times maintained its net capital above SEC-required levels. As of December 31, 2021, the Company's net capital of \$144,561 was \$119,561 in excess of its required net capital of \$25,000. The Company's ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital was 1 to 16 as of December 31, 2021. The Company claims exemption from the SEC's Rule 15c3-3 of the SEC under paragraph (k)(1) of that rule. Under this exemption, the *Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements and Information Relating to the Possession or Control Requirements* are not required. ### **7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS** The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. The Company has determined there were no material events that require adjustment to or disclosure in these financial statements. \*\*\*\*\*\* {14}------------------------------------------------ # **SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES** {15}------------------------------------------------ # **SIA SECURITIES CORP. Schedule g** ### **COMPUTATION OF NET CAPITAL FOR BROKERS AND DEALERS PURSUANT TO RULE 15c3-1 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021** | NET CAPITAL: | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Total shareholder's equity | \$
169,924 | | Less nonallowable assets: | | | Accounts receivable | 8,941 | | Prepaid expenses | 11,512 | | Deferred tax assets | 1,772 | | Total nonallowable assets | 22,225 | | Net capital before haircuts | 147,699 | | Haircuts on securities: | | | Cash equivalents | 3,138 | | Total haircuts on securities | 3,138 | | NET CAPITAL | \$
144,561 | | AGGREGATED INDEBTEDNESS: | | | Payable to Sit Investment Associates, Inc. | 3,381 | | Deferred tax liability | 5,839 | | TOTAL AGGREGATED INDEBTEDNESS | \$
9,220 | | COMPUTATION OF BASIC NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENT: | | | Minimum net capital required (greater of \$25,000 or 6 2/3% of aggregated
indebtedness) | \$
25,000 | | Excess net capital | \$
119,561 | | Ratio of aggregated indebtedness to net capital | 1 to 16 | Note: There are no material differences between the computation using the amounts reported in the accompanying audited financial statements and the computation as reported in the Company's FOCUS report Part IIA filed on January 26, 2022. {16}------------------------------------------------ ### **SIA SECURITIES CORP. Schedule h** ### **COMPUTATION FOR DETERMINATION OF RESERVE REQUIREMENTS FOR BROKERS AND DEALERS PURSUANT TO RULE 15c3-3 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021** The Company is exempt from Rule 15c3-3 of the Security and Exchange Commission, including the Computations for Determination of the Reserve Requirements, under paragraph (k)(1). {17}------------------------------------------------ ## **SIA SECURITIES CORP. Schedule i** ### **INFORMATION RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OR CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR BROKERS AND DEALERS PURSUANT TO RULE 15c3-3 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021** The Company is exempt from Rule 15c3-3 of the Security and Exchange Commission, including the Information relating to the Possession or Control Requirements, under paragraph (k)(1). Source: SEC EDGAR via Adviser Search (https://search.stillhousedata.com). Agents: see https://search.stillhousedata.com/llms.txt.