# GALILEO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC X-17A-5 (2024-02-26) — Broker-dealer annual report - Company: GALILEO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC - Form: X-17A-5 - Filed: 2024-02-26 - Period: 2023-12-31 - Accession: 0001356107-24-000002 - CIK: 1356107 - File #: 8-67275 - Type: Broker-dealer - Material weakness: No - Auditor: OHAB AND COMPANY, PA - Auditor location: MAITLAND, FL - Contact: Katarina Mrvaljevic - Phone: 2123326036 - Email: katarina@galileo-securities.com - Website: galileo-securities.com - Signed by: Katarina Mrvaljevic (CFO) Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1356107/000135610724000002/2023finalauditpackage2.pdf --- {0}------------------------------------------------ ## **YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023** {1}------------------------------------------------ ## **GALILEO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC CONTENTS** | | Page | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|------| | Independent Auditors' Report | 2 | | Statement of Financial Condition | 3 | | Statement of Operations | 4 | | Statement of Changes in Member's Equity | 5 | | Statement of Cash Flows | 6 | | Notes to Financial Statements | 7-10 | | Supplementary Information | 11 | | Computation of Net Capital Pursuant to Uniform 12 Net Capital Rule 15c3-1 | 12 | | Independent Auditors'
Exemption
Report | 13 | | Exemption Report | 14 | {2}------------------------------------------------ **UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549** OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0123 Expires: Nov. 30, 2026 Estimated average burden hours per response: 12 > SEC FILE NUMBER 8-67275 ## **ANNUAL REPORTS FORM X-17A-5 PART III** **FACING PAGE** **Information Required Pursuant to Rules 17a-5, 17a-12, and 18a-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** FILING FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ AND ENDING \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 01/01/2023 12/31/2023 Galileo Global Securities, LLC MM/DD/YY MM/DD/YY **A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION** ## NAME OF FIRM: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TYPE OF REGISTRANT (check all applicable boxes): ☐ Broker-dealer ☐ Security-based swap dealer ☐ Major security-based swap participant ☐ Check here if respondent is also an OTC derivatives dealer ■ ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use a P.O. box no.) ## \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | 1230 Avenue of the Americas 16F
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ | NY | | 10020 | | | (City) | (State) | | (Zip Code) | | | PERSON TO CONTACT WITH REGARD TO THIS FILING | | | | | | Katarina Mrvaljevic
_____________________________________________________________________________________ | 212 332 6036 | | katarina@galileo-securities.com | | | (Name) | (Area Code – Telephone Number) | (Email Address) | | | | | B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | | INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose reports are contained in this filing*
OHAB AND COMPANY, PA
_____________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | | (Name – if individual, state last, first, and middle name) | | | | | 100 E SYBELIA AVENUE SUITE 130
_____________________________________________________________________________________ | MAITLAND | FL | 32751 | | | (Address) | (City) | (State) | (Zip Code) | | | JULY 28, 2004 | | 1839 | | | | (Date of Registration with PCAOB)(if applicable) | _____________________________________________________________________________________
(PCAOB Registration Number, if applicable) | | | | | | FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | \* Claims for exemption from the requirement that the annual reports be covered by the reports of an independent public accountant must be supported by a statement of facts and circumstances relied on as the basis of the exemption. See 17 CFR 240.17a-5(e)(1)(ii), if applicable. **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.** {3}------------------------------------------------ ## OATH OR AFFIRMATION swear swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the I, Katarina Mrvaljevic financial report pertaining to the firm of Galileo Global Securitties, LLC as as a same as a same as a sama 12/31 , 2 023 , is true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that neither the company nor any partner, officer, director, or equivalent person, as the case may be, has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of a customer. Nuld Prefelle 2122/20 # Notary Public ## This filing \*\* contains (check all applicable boxes): - (a) Statement of financial condition. - [ (b) Notes to consolidated statement of financial condition. - (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 cash flows. - = (e) Statement of changes in stockholders' or partners' or sole proprietor's equity. - [f) Statement of changes in liabilities subordinated to claims of creditors. - (g) Notes to consolidated financial statements. - (h) Computation of net capital under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1 or 17 CFR 240.18a-1, as applicable. - [i) Computation of tangible net worth under 17 CFR 240.18a-2. - [] Computation for determination of customer reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3. - | (k) Computation for determination of security-based swap reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit B to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3 or Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable. - [1) Computation for Determination of PAB Requirements under Exhibit A to § 240.15c3-3. Signature: Title: CFU NOLAN J PRENDERGAST Notary Public - State of New York NO. 01PR6443896 Qualified in Nassau County My Commission Expires Nov 14, 2026 For the Books of Society of States of - - [ (m) Information relating to possession or control requirements for customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3. - [ (n) Information relating to possession or control requirements for security-based swap customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3(p)(2) or 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable. - | (o) Reconciliations, including appropriate explanations, of the FOCUS Report with computation of net worth under 17 CFR 240.18a-1, or 17 CFR 240.18a-2, or 17 CFR 240.18a-2, as applicable, and the reserve requirements under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3 or 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable, if material differences exist, or a statement that no material differences exist. - | (p) Summary of financial data for subsidiaries not consolidated in the statement of financial condition. - | (q) Oath or affirmation in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-12, or 17 CFR 240.17a-12, or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - [r) Compliance report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - | (s) Exemption report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - [ (t) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the statement of financial condition. - @ (u) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the financial statements under 17 CFR 240.17a-5, 17 CFR 240.18a-7, or 17 CFR 240.17a-12, as applicable. - [ (v) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of certain statements in the compliance report under 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - [w] Independent public accountant's report based on a review of the exemption report under 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - | (x) Supplemental reports on applying agreed-upon procedures, in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-12, as applicable. - | (y) Report describing any material inadequacies found to have existed since the date of the previous audit, or a statement that no material inadequacies exist, under 17 CFR 240.17a-12(k). - (z) Other: - \*\* To request confidential treatment of certain portions of this filing, see 17 CFR 240.17a-5(e)(3) or 17 CFR 240.18a-7(d)(2), as applicable. {4}------------------------------------------------ ![](_page_4_Picture_0.jpeg) 100 E. Sybelia Ave. Suite 130 Maitland, FL 32751 Certified Public Accountants Email: pam@ohabco.com Telephone 407-740-7311 Fax 407-740-6441 #### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Members of Galileo Global Securities, LLC #### Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Galileo Global Securities, LLC as of December 31, 2023, the related statements of income, changes in stockholder'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 Galileo Global Securities, LLC as of December 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. #### Basis for Opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of Galileo Global Securities, LLC's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Galileo Global Securities, LLC'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 Galleo Global Securities, LLC 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. #### Auditor's Report on Supplemental Information The Schedule I has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of Galileo Global Securities, LLC's financial statements. The supplemental information is the responsibility of Galileo Global Securities, LLC's management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental information. In forming our opinion on the supplemental information, we evaluated whether the supplemental information, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with 17 C.F.F. §240.17a-5. In our opinion, the Schedule I is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole. Comproy. On We have served as Galileo Global Securities, LLC's auditor since 2022. Maitland, Florida February 14, 2024 {5}------------------------------------------------ #### **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 2023** | ASSETS | 2023 | |--------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Cash and cash equivalents | \$
234,846 | | Fees and reimbursements receivable | 139,453 | | Investments | 184,475 | | Property & Equipment | 4,150 | | Other assets | 5,130 | | Total assets | \$
568,053 | | LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY | | | LIABILITIES: | | | Accounts payable and accrued expenses | \$
230,989 | | Total liabilities | 230,989 | | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(Notes 3 and 4) | | | MEMBER'S EQUITY (Note 2) | 337,064 | | Total liabilities and member's equity | \$
568,053 | {6}------------------------------------------------ #### **STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DECEMBER 31, 2023** | REVENUE: | | | | |------------|----------------------------|----------------|--| | | Fees and placement income | \$
465,164 | | | | Other Income | 395 | | | | Reimbursed expenses | 100,877 | | | | Total revenue | 566,436 | | | EXPENSES: | (Note 3) | | | | | Commission Expenses | 195,148 | | | | Dividend Expense | 2,504 | | | | Marketing Expenses | 2,152 | | | | Moving Expenses | - | | | | Personnel Expense | 196,189 | | | | Professional fees | 12,510 | | | | Regulatory expenses | 16,719 | | | | General and administrative | 148,627 | | | | Bad Debt Expense | (1,500) | | | | Reimbursable Expenses | - | | | | Taxes and other expenses | - | | | | Travel and Entertainment | 21,311 | | | | Other Expense | 167 | | | | Total expenses | 593,827 | | | | Exchange Gain/Loss | 442 | | | NET INCOME | | \$
(27,833) | | {7}------------------------------------------------ #### **STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBER'S EQUITY YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023** | BALANCE, December 31, 2022 | \$
254,897 | |----------------------------|---------------| | Member contributions | 110,000 | | | | | Net income | (27,833) | | BALANCE, December 31, 2023 | \$
337,064 | {8}------------------------------------------------ ## **STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023** | CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | |---------------------------------------------------------|----------------| | Net income | \$
(27,833) | | Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in | | | operating activities: | | | Decrease in accounts receivable | (28,353) | | Increase in other assets | 9,002 | | Decrease in deferred revenue | - | | Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 127,277 | | Net cash flows used in operating activities | 80,093 | | CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | Net Unrealized Gain | - | | CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | Member (capital) contributions | 110,000 | | Preferred Units | - | | Member Reimbursable Expenses | - | | Net cash flows used in financing activities | 110,000 | | NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 190,093 | | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
beginning of year | 44,752 | | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
end of year | \$
234,845 | | SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH | | | FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | Reimbursable expenses recorded as capital contributions | \$
- | {9}------------------------------------------------ ### **FOOTNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023** #### *NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES* #### *Organization and business* Galileo Global Securities, LLC (the "Company" or "GGS") was organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of New York, on November 10, 2005, and is wholly owned by its CEO, Mr. Francois Pages since January 31st, 2013. During 2006, the Company registered as a broker-dealer pursuant to Section 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company, which is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA"), carries no customer funds or securities and therefore is exempt from the reserve and possession or control requirements. The Company's business operates principally in the United States of America from its shared office facility located in New York, New York. The Company is registered in 17 States (CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA). The Company is a limited purpose broker/dealer authorized to provide senior-level, independent advice to corporations and governments in investment banking and international capital markets, mainly targeting companies with cross-border needs in the area of Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Placements of private equity capital. #### *Income taxes* The Company files its income tax returns as a single-owner LLC, on the cash basis and is not subject to federal or state income taxes. Therefore, income or losses reflected on the tax returns of GGS pass directly through to its member's individual income tax return. The Company is required to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any tax related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. De-recognition of a tax benefit previously recognized results in the Company recording a tax liability that reduces net assets. However, the Company's conclusions regarding this policy may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income taxes payable, if assessed. No interest expense or penalties have been recognized as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023. #### *Revenue recognition* The Company's main source of revenue is advisory fees for independent advice on Mergers & Acquisitions services and Placement of private equity capital. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the core principle of (ASC) 606 by utilizing the following five steps: (i) identify the contract with the customer; (ii) identify contractual performance obligations, (iii) booking of the retainer fees contractually due by the customers , (iv) determine success fee, if any, in view of the fulfillment of the various contractual performance obligations and (v) recognize revenue when the performance obligations are satisfied. {10}------------------------------------------------ ## **FOOTNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023** #### *NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)* Revenue from contracts with customers includes fees from investment banking. The recognition and measurement of revenue is based on the assessment of individual contract terms. Significant judgment is required to determine whether performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time or over time; how to allocate transaction prices where multiple performance obligations are identified; when to recognize revenue based on the appropriate measure of the Company's progress under the contract; whether revenue should be presented gross or net of certain costs; and whether constraints on variable consideration should be applied due to uncertain future events. When contracts include performance obligations that are completed over time, revenue will be earned ratably over the time of the performance obligation. Performance obligations may include contingencies that must be satisfied, revenue will be earned once the contingencies have been satisfied. On December 31, 2023, the Company had account receivables from customers for an aggregate total amount of \$139,452. #### *Cash and cash equivalents* As of December 31, 2023, the Company held all its cash in its banking accounts (JP Morgan Chase checking, First Republic checking). The company considers all time deposits held in banks with initial terms of maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents for the purposes of the statement of financials conditions. #### *Estimates* The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. #### *Securities Investment* As of December 31, 2023, the Company held three lines of Investment in private equity securities issued by XTI Aircraft Company, Bye Aerospace, Inc., and Roambee Corporation. These shares are valued at market as of the closing of the accounts. These shares are not tradeable in a listed market and have been valued in following the guidelines of the NVCA (National Venture Capital Association). These securities are considered a level 3 securities. These shares were obtained in lieu of cash as retainer fee in a Private Placement assignment with a Customer of the Company. #### *Basis of Accounting and Trading and Valuation of Securities* The Company values its securities in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 820 – Fair Value Measurements ("ASC 820"). Under ASC 820, fair value is defined as the price that would be {11}------------------------------------------------ ## **FOOTNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023** #### *NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)* received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various valuation approaches. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would be use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company's assumption about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows: Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company can access. Valuation adjustments and blockage discounts are not applied to Level 1 securities. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these securities does not entail a significant degree of judgment. Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable. Either directly or indirectly. Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. #### *Credit Losses* Galileo Global Securities, LLC follows ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses ("ASC 326"). ASC 326 impacts the impairment model for certain financials assets by requiring a current expected credit loss ("CECL") methodology to estimate expected credit losses over the entire life of the financial asset. Under the accounting update, Galileo Global Securities, LLC has the ability to determine that there are no expected credit losses in certain circumstance (e.g. basedon the credit quality of the customer). Galileo Global Securities, LLC had accounts receivable as of December 31, 2022 and 2023 of \$111,100.20 and \$139,452.75 respectively. #### *NOTE 2 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS* The fair values of financial instruments appearing on the Statement of Financial Condition have the following valuation approaches defined by U.S. accounting rules under Fair Value Measurement: - There are no assets or liabilities utilizing level 1 inputs. - There are no assets or liabilities utilizing level 2 inputs. - Assets utilizing level 3 inputs include \$189,424 non-marketable equities received for services rendered by the Company and are included in "Other assets" in the Statement of Financial Condition. The securities are valued based upon recent transaction prices or 409A valuations. For a more detailed discussion regarding the fair value hierarchy, see Note 1 Significant Accounting Policies. #### *NOTE 3 - NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATORY MATTERS* {12}------------------------------------------------ ## **FOOTNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023** Pursuant to the net capital provisions of Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company is required to maintain a minimum net capital, as defined under such provisions. On December 31, 2023, the Company had a net capital of \$93,061 and net capital requirement of \$15,399. The Company's net capital ratio (aggregate indebtedness to net capital) was 2.48 to 1. According to Rule 15c3-1, the Company's net capital ratio shall not exceed 15 to 1. #### *NOTE 4 - COMMITMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS* The Company is provided office space and facilities at 1230 Avenue of the Americas, 16F, New York, NY 10020 from the Studio, under a service agreement signed on October 26, 2022. Under this agreement the Company was committed to paying Studio \$10,800 gross monthly rent and ad-hoc utilities through October 2023, while the sub-tenants: Galileo Global Advisors, LLC ('GGA') and Galileo Life Sciences, LLC ('GLS') are committed to paying GGS \$3,000 and \$4,800 respectively towards the base rent. GGA faitfully honored their commitment through April 2023. Due to unforeseeen health circumstances GGA was not able to continue honoring their commitment. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on May 8, 2023 and GGS and GLS agreed to assume GGA's rental cost from May 2023 to October 2023. Effective November 1, 2023 a new agreement was signed designating GLS as the leaseholder. Consequently GGS, as a sub-tenant, commited to paying GLS 29.80% of the Membership Fees and the Security Deposit, amounting to \$3,420 and \$5,130 respectively. GGS was committed to paying \$1,680 monthly to GLS for administrative and HR support through October 2023, after which GGS was commited to paying \$1,706 monthly to GLS for the same services. The total paid to the Studio/RCPI Landmark Properties in 2023 was \$108,000 towards rent and utilities. There are no commitments or contingencies at year end December 31, 2023. #### *NOTE 5 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND CONTINGENCIES* The Company's financial instruments, including cash, fees and reimbursements receivable, other assets, deferred revenue, accounts payable and accrued expenses and due to related party are carried at amounts that approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of those instruments. #### *NOTE 6 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS* The Company has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. The evaluation did not result in any subsequent events that required disclosures and/or adjustments. {13}------------------------------------------------ **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** {14}------------------------------------------------ ### **COMPUTATION OF NET CAPITAL PURSUANT TO NET CAPITAL RULE 15c3-1 DECEMBER 31, 2023** | CREDITS: | | |-------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Member's equity | \$
337,064 | | Total credits | 337,064 | | DEBITS:
Non-allowable assets: | | | Fees and reimbursements receivable | 50,247 | | Other assets | 193,755 | | Total debits | 244,002 | | NET CAPITAL | 93,061 | | Minimum requirements of 6-2/3% of aggregate indebtedness of | | | \$230,989 or \$5,000, whichever is greater | 15,399 | | Excess net capital | \$
77,662 | | AGGREGATE INDEBTEDNESS: | | | Total Liabilities | \$
230,989 | | TOTAL AGGREGATE INDEBTEDNESS | \$
230,989 | | RATIO OF AGGREGATE INDEBTEDNESS TO NET CAPITAL | 2.48 to 1 | **NOTE:** There are no material differences between the above computation and the Company's corresponding unaudited Part IIA of Form X-17A-5 as of December 31, 2022. {15}------------------------------------------------ ![](_page_15_Picture_0.jpeg) 100 E. Sybelia Ave. Suite 130 Maitland, FL 32751 Certified Public Accountants Email: pam(@ohabco.com Telephone 407-740-7311 Fax 407-740-6441 #### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Members of Galileo Global Securities, LLC We have reviewed management's statements, included in the accompanying Rule 15c3-3 Exemption Report pursuant to SEC Rule 17a-5, in which (1) The Growth State, Inc. (the Company) did not claim an exemption under paragraph (k) of 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3, and (2) the Company is filing this Exemption Report relying on Footnote 74 of the SEC Release No. 34-70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5 because the Company limits its business activities exclusively to financial advisory, private placements for companies, fund raising for private assets funds, M&A advisory receiving retainers, and transaction-based compensation. In addition, the Company did not directly receive, hold, or otherwise owe funds or securities for or to customers, other than money or other consideration received and promptly transmitted in compliance with paragraph (a) or (b)(2) of Rule 15c2-4 and/or funds received and promptly transmitted for effecting transactions via subscription way basis where the funds are payable to the issuer or its agent and not to the Company; did not carry accounts of or for customers; and did not carry PAB accounts (as defined in Rule 15c3-3) throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception. Galileo Global Securities, LLC's management is responsible for compliance with the provisions contemplated by Footnote 74 of SEC Release No. 34-70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5 and related SEC Staff Frequently Asked Questions and its statements. Our review was conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and, accordingly, included inquiries and other required procedures to obtain evidence about Galileo Global Securities, LLC's compliance with the exemption provisions. 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, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to management's statements referred to above for them to be fairly stated, in all material respects, based upon the Company's business activities contemplated by Footnote 74 of the SEC Release No. 34-70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5, and related SEC Staff Frequently Asked Questions. Ohab and Company, PA Maitland, Florida February 14, 2024 {16}------------------------------------------------ ## **EXEMPTION REPORT DECEMBER 31, 2023** #### **GALILEO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC** #### **EXEMPTION REPORT** Galileo Global Securities, LLC (the "Company") is a registered broker-dealer subject to Rule 17a-5 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (17 C.F.R. §240.17a-5, "Reports to be made by certain brokers and dealers"). This Exemption Report was prepared as required by 17 C.F.R. §240.17a-5(d)(1) and (4). To the best of its knowledge and belief, the Company states the following: - (1) The Company does not claim an exemption under paragraph (k) of 17 C.F.R. § 240. 15c3-3, and - (2) The Company is filing this Exemption Report relying on Footnote 74 of the SEC Release No. 34- 70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5 because the Company limits its business activities exclusively to Financial Advisory, Private Placements for Companies, Fund Raising for Private Assets Funds, M&A Advisory receiving retainers, and transaction-based compensation. The Company (1) do not directly or indirectly receive, hold, or otherwise owe funds or securities for or to customers, (other than money or other consideration received and promptly transmitted in compliance with paragraph (a) or (b)(2) of Rule 15c2-4 and/or funds received and promptly transmitted for effecting transactions via subscriptions on a subscription way basis where the funds are payable to the issuer or its agent and not to the Company); (2) do not carry accounts of or for customers; and did not carry PAB accounts (as defined in Rule 15c3-3) throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception. Galileo Global Securities, LLC I, Katarina Mrvaljevic, swear (or affirm) that, to my best knowledge and belief, this Exemption Report is true and correct. **By:** Title: CFO January 31, 2024 Source: SEC EDGAR via Adviser Search (https://search.stillhousedata.com). Agents: see https://search.stillhousedata.com/llms.txt.