# HANNON ARMSTRONG SECURITIES, LLC X-17A-5 (2023-03-30) — Broker-dealer annual report
- Company: HANNON ARMSTRONG SECURITIES, LLC
- Form: X-17A-5
- Filed: 2023-03-30
- Period: 2022-12-31
- Accession: 0001497227-23-000002
- CIK: 1497227
- File #: 8-68659
- Type: Broker-dealer
- Material weakness: No
- Auditor: Ernst & Young
- Auditor location: Tysons, 2L
- Contact: Carolyn J Kasky
- Phone: 410-571-6181
- Email: ckasky@hasi.com
- Website: hasi.com
- Signed by: Carolyn J Kasky (FINOP, CFO)
Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1497227/000149722723000002/hasecuritiesfullauditreport3.pdf
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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549**
# **ANNUAL REPORTS FORM X-17A-5 PART Ill**
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SEC FILE NUMBER
68659
**FACING PAGE Information Required Pursuant to Rules 17a-S, 17a-12, and 18a-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** FILING FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING **01/01/22** MM/DD/YY AND ENDING 12f31 *f22* MM/DD/YY **A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION** NAME oF FIRM: Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC TYPE OF REGISTRANT (check all applicable boxes): � Broker-dealer □ Security-based swap dealer D Check here if respondent is also an OTC derivatives dealer □ Major security-based swap participant ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use a P.O. box no.) 200 Park Place, Suite 200 (No. and Street) Annapolis Maryland 21401 (City) (State) (Zip Code) PERSON TO CONTACT WITH REGARD TO THIS FILING Carolyn J Kasky 410-571-6181 ckasky@hasi.com (Name) (Area Code -Telephone Number) (Email Address) **B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION** INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose reports are contained in this filing\* Ernst & Young LLP (Name -if individual, state last, first, and middle name) 1775 Tysons Blvd Tysons VA 22101 (Address) (City) (State) (Zip Code) 10/20/2003 **42 rt• of Reg;st,atioo w;th PCAOB)lif appHcableJ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY IPCAOB Reg;stcatioo N,mbec, tt appHcable} I** \* 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-S(e)(l)(ii), if applicable.
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#### OATH OR AFFIRMATION
I. Carolyn J Kasky
\_ swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the
financial report pertaining to the firm of Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC 3/30 , 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.
| Signature: | | | |
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| Title: | | | |
| | CFO, Financial Operations Prnicpal | | |
#### 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.
- □ (i) Computation for determination of customer reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3.
- | | {} 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.
- [ (I) Computation for Determination of PAB Requirements under Exhibit A to § 240.15c3-3.
- [ (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.
- worth under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1, 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-5, 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 240.17-12, 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 chis filing, see 17 CFR 240.17a-5(e)(3) or 17 CFR 240.18a-7(d)(2), as applicable.
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# HANNON ARMSTRONG SECURITIES, LLC
MEMBER FINRA AND SIPC
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 With Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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# Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
### For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
### Contents
| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
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| Financial Statements and Related Notes | |
| Statement of Financial Condition | |
| Statement of Operations | |
| Statement of Changes in Member's Equity | |
| Statement of Cash Flows | |
| Notes to Financial Statements | |
| | |
| Supplementary Information | |
| | |
| Computation of Net Capital | |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Ernst & Young LLP 1775 Tysons Blvd Tysons, VA 22102
Tel: +1 703 747 1000 Fax: +1 703 747 0100 ev.com
#### Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Member of Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC
#### Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC (the Company) as of December 31, 2022, the related statements of operations, changes in member'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, 2022, 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 the Computation of Net Capital schedule 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 2011.
March 30, 2023
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Financial Statements and Related Notes
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### Statement of Financial Condition
December 31, 2022
| | Assets |
|--|--------|
| | |
Cash and cash equivalents Other assets Total assets
| Liabilities and member's equity | | |
|---------------------------------------|---|--------------|
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | S | 61,500 |
| Other liabilities | | 18,943 |
| Total liabilities | | 80,443 |
| | | |
| Member's equity | | 3,724,679 |
| Total liabilities and member's equity | | \$ 3,805,122 |
| | | |
See accompanying notes.
3,782,237
22,885 3,805,122
S
S
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### Statement of Operations
# For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
| Revenue: | |
|--------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Advisory services | S
1,101,679 |
| Placement fees | 800 |
| Total revenues | 1,102,479 |
| | |
| Expenses: | |
| Professional and consulting services | 146,500 |
| General and administrative - related party | 78,042 |
| General and administrative | 10,212 |
| Regulatory expenses | 9,568 |
| Total expenses | 244,322 |
| Net income (loss) | 858,157 |
| | |
See accompanying notes.
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Statement of Changes in Member's Equity
Balance, December 31, 2021 Capital contributions Distribution to Member Net income (loss) Balance, December 31, 2022
See accompanying notes.
| S | 2,791,682 |
|---|-----------|
| | 74,840 |
| | |
| | 858,157 |
| | 3,724,679 |
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### Statement of Cash Flows
### For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
| Operating activities | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---|-----------|
| Net income (loss) | S | 858,157 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Amortization expense | | 216 |
| Related party expenses (See Note 4) | | 74,840 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | |
| Accounts receivable | | (200) |
| Prepaid expenses | | 2,222 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 20,150 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | 955,385 |
| | | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | | 955,385 |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year | | 2,828,544 |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year | e | 3.783.929 |
See accompanying notes.
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### Notes to Financial Statements
#### December 31, 2022
#### 1. Background
Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC (the "Company") is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and a member of the Financial Industry Regulation Authority ("FINRA") effective February 1, 2011. The Company, which was formed on July 22, 2008, is a Maryland limited liability company and is wholly owned by HAT Holdings I, LLC ("Member"), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hannon Armstrong Capital, LLC (collectively referred to as the "Parent").
The Company's principal business involves providing advisory services to clients seeking financing for infrastructure projects.
#### 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
#### Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
The accompanying financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
#### Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue for financial advisory services provided to customers in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The revenue recognition guidance requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires an entity to follow a five-step model to (a) identify the contract(s) with a customer, which includes assessing the collectability of the consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for the good or services transferred to the customer, (b) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (c) determine the transaction price, (d) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (e) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized revenue for certain structured transactions in the amount of \$1,101,679 upon the completion of advisory services specified within the contract.
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The Company also received placement fees for certain property assessed clean energy ("PACE") and other transactions where the Company is the named placement agent. The total revenue recognized in 2022 for those services was \$800.
#### Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include unrestricted cash and short-term cash investments with original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. As of December 31, 2022, we had cash deposits subject to credit risk and in excess of amounts federally insured of \$3,532,237.
#### Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes cash and cash equivalents set aside primarily to support certain regulatory compliance activities on behalf of the Company's registered representatives. Restricted cash is reported as part of other assets in the Statement of Financial Condition. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had restricted cash of \$1,692.
#### Other Assets
Other assets include accounts receivable, representing balances from customers. The Company provides for an allowance for doubtful accounts based on estimates of uncollectible accounts under ASC Topic 326 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses ("Topic 326").
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had outstanding accounts receivable of \$200. There is no allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2022.
#### Income Taxes
No provision has been made for federal and state income taxes since the income, if any, from the Company's operations is included in the tax returns of the Member. Franchise and other taxes paid to state authorities are recorded as general and administrative expense on the Statement of Operations when incurred. We have no income tax examinations in progress, and none are expected at this time, although 2018 through 2021 are open. The Company does not have any uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2022.
#### Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
There are no accounting standards updates issued before March 30, 2023, and effective after December 31, 2022, that are expected to have a material effect on our Statement of Financial Condition, Statement of Operations, Statement of Changes in Member's Equity or the Statement of Cash Flows.
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#### 3. Net Capital Requirements
The Company is subject to the SEC Uniform Net Capital Rule ("SEC Rule 15c3-1"), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined, shall not exceed 12 to 1. In addition, it also provides that equity capital may not be withdrawn, or cash dividends paid if the resulting indebtedness to net capital ratio would exceed 10 to 1. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had net capital of \$3,720,485 which exceeded required net capital by \$3,715,485 and the Company's indebtedness to net capital ratio was 0.005 to 1.
#### 4. Related-Party Transactions
The Company has entered into an Expense Sharing and Administrative Services Agreement (the Agreement) with the Parent. Pursuant to this Agreement, the Parent provides management services and other support costs to the Company. These services and costs, primarily payroll and benefits, rent, and other shared services, are allocated and charged to the Company based on estimates of time spent by key personnel and other rational allocation methods and are recorded as "General and administrative - related party" expenses on the Statement of Operations. If the Parent is not reimbursed, the amounts are recorded as capital contributions to the Company by the Parent.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, capital contributions were made to the Company by the Parent in the amount of \$74,840 related to expenses paid by the Parent on behalf of the Company. The \$78,042 of general and administrative expense sharing costs with the Parent includes cash rent payments by the Company in the amount of \$2,986. There were no outstanding general and administrative expenses due to the Parent as of December 31, 2022.
Further, as discussed in Footnote 2, the Company received advisory fees for performing certain structured transactions throughout the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year, the Company performed such services to an entity in which the Parent owns an equity interest. The Company recognized \$1,101,679 in Advisory fees within the Statement of Operations for the services performed.
#### 5. Commitments and Contingences
#### Leases
The company is the sublessee to one sublease for office space that extends through January 31, 2033 that qualifies as an operating lease. The minimum rental payments for the sublease are as follows:
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| | Year Ending December 31, Minimum Rental Payments | | |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------|--|
| 2023 | S | 2.095 | |
| 2024 | | 2.147 | |
| 2025 | | 2.201 | |
| 2026 | | 2.256 | |
| 2027 | | 2,313 | |
| Thereafter | | 12,677 | |
| Total | S | 23,689 | |
| | | | |
#### 6. Subsequent Events
The Company evaluated subsequent events through March 30, 2023, the date the financial statements were issued. The company accrued a distribution payable to the parent company in the amount of \$3,500,000 on March 14, 2023. As required by FINRA and SEA Rule 15c3-1(i), the Company calculated the excess net capital before and after the distribution, and determined that the Company has sufficient excess net capital for business operations going forward pursuant to regulatory requirements.
The Company has determined there are no other material events or transactions that would affect their financial statements or require disclosure in their financial statements.
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Supplementary Information
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### Computation of Net Capital
December 31, 2022
| Computation of net capital | |
|------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Member's Equity | \$ 3,724,679 |
| Less: Deductions and/or Other Charges | |
| Non-Allowable Assets | (4,194) |
| Net Capital | 3,720,485 |
| Minimum Net Capital Required | 5,000 |
| Excess Net Capital | \$ 3,715,485 |
| Computation of aggregate indebtedness | |
| Total aggregate indebtedness | 20,191 |
| Ratio of Aggregate Indebtedness to Net Capital | 0.005 |
There are no material differences between the preceding computation and the Company's corresponding unaudited part II of Form X-17A-5 as of December 31, 2022, filed on January 26, 2023.
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Ernst & Young LLP 1775 Tysons Blvd Tysons, VA 22102
Tel: +1 703 747 1000 Fax: +1 703 747 0100 ev.com
### Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Management of Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC
We have reviewed management's statements, included in the accompanying Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC Exemption Report, in which Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC (the Company) stated that:
- (1) The Company does not claim an exemption under paragraph (k) of 17 C.F.R. § 240. 15c3-3.
- (2) The Company is 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: (1) effecting private placement of securities and (2) receiving transaction-based compensation for performing financial advisory services for clients; and the Company (1) did not directly or indirectly receive, hold, or otherwise owe funds or securities for or to customers; (2) did not carry accounts of or for customers; and (3) did not carry PAB accounts (as defined in Rule 15c3-3), throughout the most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 without exception.
Management is responsible for compliance with 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3 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 the Company's compliance with 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3. 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 of statements referred to above for them to be fairly stated, in all material respects, pursuant to footnote 74 of SEC Release No. 34-70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Board of Directors, management, the SEC, other regulatory agencies that rely on Rule 17a-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in their regulation of registered brokers and dealers, and other recipients specified by Rule 17a-5(d)(6) and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties.
March 30, 2023
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# HANNON ARMST RONG SECURITIES, LLC
MEMBER FINRA AND SIPC
### Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC Exemption Report
Hannon Armstrong 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 effecting private placement of securities, and the Company (1) did not directly or indirectly receive, hold, or otherwise owe funds or securities for or to customers, (other than funds received and promptly transmitted for effecting transactions via subscriptions on a subscription way basis where the funds are payable to the issuer or its agent and not to the Company); (2) did not carry accounts of or for customers; and (3) did not carry PAB accounts (as defined in Rule 15c3-3) throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception.
Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC (SEC 8-68659)
I, Carolyn J Kasky affirm that, to my best knowledge and belief, this Exemption Report is true and correct.
By:
Title: FINOP, CFO and CCO
March 30, 2023
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Ernst & Young LLP 1775 Tysons Blvd Tysons, VA 22102
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### Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures
To the Board of Directors and Management of Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC:
We have performed the procedures included in Rule 17a-5(e)(4) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and in the Securities Investor Protection (SIPC) Series 600 Rules, which are enumerated below on the accompanying General Assessment Reconciliation (Form SIPC-7) for the year ended December 31, 2022. Management of Hannon Armstrong Securities, LLC (Company) is responsible for its Form SIPC-7 and for its compliance with the applicable instructions on Form SIPC-7.
Management of the Company has agreed to and acknowledged that the procedures performed are appropriate to meet the intended purpose of assisting you and SIPC in evaluating the Company's compliance with the applicable instructions on Form SIPC-7 for the year ended December 31, 2022. Additionally, SIPC has agreed to and acknowledged that the procedures performed are appropriate for their intended purpose. This report may not be suitable for any other purpose. The procedures performed may not address all the items of interest to a user of this report and may not meet the needs of all users of this report and, as such, users are responsible for determining whether the procedures performed are appropriate for their purposes. The sufficiency of these procedures is solely the responsibility of those parties specified in this report. Consequently, we make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described below either for the purpose for which this report has been requested or for any other purpose.
The procedures we performed and our findings are as follows:
1. Compared the assessment payments made in accordance with the General Assessment Payment Form (Form SIPC-6) and applied to the General Assessment calculation on Form SIPC-7 with respective cash disbursement record entries.
No findings were found as a result of applying the procedure.
2. Compared the amounts reported in the audited financial statements required by SEC Rule 17a-5 with the amounts reported in Form SIPC-7 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
No findings were found as a result of applying the procedure.
3. Compared any adjustments reported in Form SIPC-7 with supporting schedules and working papers supporting the adjustments.
Not applicable as there were no adjustments reported in Form SIPC-7.
4. Recalculated the arithmetical accuracy of the calculations reflected in Form SIPC-7 and in the schedules and working papers supporting the adjustments.
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Ernst & Young LLP 1775 Tysons Blvd Tysons, VA 22102
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We recalculated the arithmetical accuracy of the total assessment balance and interest due calculation reflected in Form SIPC-7 to be \$0.90 as compared to \$1.00 as reflected in Form SIPC-7. We also recalculated the overpayment carried forward to be \$0.10 as compared to the \$0.00 reflected in Form SIPC-7. No other findings were found as a result of applying the procedure.
5. Compared the amount of any overpayment applied with the Form SIPC-7 on which it was computed.
Not applicable as no overpayments were applied within the Form SIPC-7.
We were engaged by the Company to perform this agreed-upon procedures engagement and conducted our engagement in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). An agreed-upon procedures engagement involves the practitioner performing specific procedures that the engaging party has agreed to and acknowledged to be appropriate for the purpose of the engagement and reporting on findings based on the procedures performed. We were not engaged to, and did not conduct an examination or a review engagement, the objective of which would be the expression of an opinion or conclusion, respectively, on the Company's Form SIPC-7 and for its compliance with the applicable instructions on Form SIPC-7 for the year ended December 31, 2022. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion or conclusion. Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you.
We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements related to our agreed-upon procedures engagement.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the specified parties listed above and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.
March 30, 2023
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