# COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC. X-17A-5 (2023-02-23) — Broker-dealer annual report - Company: COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC. - Form: X-17A-5 - Filed: 2023-02-23 - Period: 2022-12-31 - Accession: 0001498193-23-000001 - CIK: 1498193 - File #: 8-68673 - Type: Broker-dealer - Material weakness: No - Auditor: GOLDMAN & COMPANY, CPA'S, PC - Auditor location: MARIETTA, GA - Contact: CURTIS WEEKS - Phone: 678-679-8642 - Email: cweeks@commonwealthadv.com - Website: commonwealthadv.com - Signed by: NICHOLAS BYBEL, JR (PRESIDENT & CEO) Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1498193/000149819323000001/commonwealthaudit22.pdf --- {0}------------------------------------------------ | UNITED STATES
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FILING FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING 01/01/2022 | | FACING PAGE | | AND ENDING 12/31/2022 | | | | | | MM/DD/YY | | | MM/DD/YY | | | | | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | | | vie or mw C | | | | | I
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D Check here if respondent is also an OTC derivatives dealer | [l Security-based swap dealer | | 0 Major security-based swap participant | | | | | ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use a P.O. box no.) | | | | | | | | | 1017 Mumma RD, STE 302 | | | | | | | | | (No. and Street) | | | | | | Lemoyne | | PA | | | 17043-1145 | | | (City) | | (State) | | | (Zip Code) | | | PERSON TO CONTACT WITH REGARD TO THIS FILING | | | | | | | | Curtis Weeks | 678-679-8642 | | | | cweeks@commonwealthadv.com | | | (Name) | (Area Code-Telephone Number) | | | (Email Address) | | | | | | B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | | | INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose reports are contained in this filing*
Goldman & Company, CPA's, PC | | | | | | | | | | | (Name - if individual, state last, first, and middle name) | | | | | 3535 Roswell RD, STE 32 | | Marietta | | GA | 30062 | | | (Address) | | (City) | | (State) | (Zip Code) | | | 06/25/2009
(Date of Registration with PCAOB)(if applicable) | | | | 1952 | (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 0MB control number. {1}------------------------------------------------ #### **OATH OR AFFIRMATION** | I,
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Pennsylvania Association of Notari�/' | Notary Public #### This filing contains (check all applicable boxes}: - [ail (a) Statement of financial condition. - □ (b) Notes to consolidated statement offlnancial condition. - iii (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. - a (e) Statement of changes in stockholders' or partners' or sole proprietor's equity. - D (f) Statement of changes in liabilities subordinated to claims of creditors. - l (g) Notes to consolidated financial statements. - el (h) Computation of net capital under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1 0r 17 CFR 240.18a-1, as applicable. - 0 (i) Computation of tangible net worth under 17 CFR 240.18a-2. - D (j) 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. - [l (l) Computation for Determination of PAB Requirements under Exhibit A to 5 240.15c3-3. - ii (m) Information relating to possession or control requirements for customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3. - D (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. - D (o) Reconciliations, including appropriate explanations, of the FOCUS Report with computation of net capital or tangible net worth under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1, 17 CFR 240.18a-1, 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. - Iii (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. - D (r) Compliance report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - ail (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. - iii (u) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the financial report or 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. - iii (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. - D (x) Supplemental reports on applying agreed-upon procedures, in accordance with 17 CFR 240.15c3-1e or 17 CFR 240.17a-12, as applicable. - D (y) Report describing any material inadequacies found to exist or 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). - D (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.* {2}------------------------------------------------ FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ### DECEMBER 3 1, 2022 AND REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM {3}------------------------------------------------ ### **AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2022** Table of Contents | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 3 | |---------------------------------------------------------|----| | Financial Statements | | | Statement of Financial Condition | 4 | | Statement of Operations | 5 | | Statement of Changes in Shareholder's Equity | 6 | | Statement of Cash Flows | 7 | | Notes to Financial Statements | 8 | | Schedule I | 14 | | Schedules II & III | 15 | | Independent Accountant's Report on Exemption | 16 | {4}------------------------------------------------ ### **REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** To the Shareholder of Commonwealth Advisors, Inc. #### **Opinion on the Financial Statements** We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Commonwealth Advisors, Inc as of CL December 31, 2022, the related statements of operations, changes in shareholder's equity and cash flows **foru** ;E the year ended December 31, 2022 and the related notes and schedules I, II and ill (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the O financial position of Commonwealth Advisors, Inc as of December 31, 2022, and the results of its operations a and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the **P** United States of America. #### **Basis for Opinion** These financial statements are the responsibility of Commonwealth Advisors, Inc's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Commonwealth Advisors, Inc'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. #### **Auditor's Report on Supplemental Information** The Schedule's I- Computation of Net Capital Under SEC Rule 15c3-l, Schedule II-Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Pursuant to SEC Rule 15c3-3 (exemption) and Schedule ill-Infonnation Relating to Possession or Control Requirements Pursuant to SEC Rule 15c3-3 (exemption) have been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of Commonwealth Advisors, Inc's financial statements. The supplemental information is the responsibility of Commonwealth Advisors, Inc's management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental information. In 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.R. §240.17a-5. In our opinion, the schedule's I, II. and ill are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole. We have served as the Company's auditor since 2015. Goldman & Company, CPA's, P.C. Marietta, Georgia February 23, 2023 {5}------------------------------------------------ ### STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 2022 ### **ASSETS** | ASSETS | | |-------------------------------|------------| | Cash & Cash Equivalents | \$13,672 I | | COMPUTER AND EQUIPMENT | | | Computer and Equipment | \$6,995 | | Less Accumulated Depreciation | (\$6995) | | Computer and Equipment -- Net | \$0 I | | OTHER ASSETS | | | Prepaid E&O Insurance | \$1,280 | | Deferred Tax Asset | \$37,570 | | FINRACRD | \$195 | | Prepaid FINRA Renewal | \$2,176 | | TOTAL OTHER ASSETS | \$41,221 I | | TOTAL ASSETS | \$54,893 | ### **LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY** | LIABILITIES | | |----------------------------|------------| | Other Current Liabilities | \$50 | | TOTAL LIABILITIES | \$5@] | | SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY | | | TOTAL SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY | \$54,843 I | #### **TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY \$54,893** The Accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. {6}------------------------------------------------ ### STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS ### FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 | REVENUE: | \$65,950] | |------------------------------|-------------| | OPERATING EXPENSES | | | RR Compensation & Expenses | \$63,879 | | Audit Fees | \$9,182 | | Regulatory Fees | \$4,160 | | Computer & Internet Expenses | \$10,344 | | FINOP Fee | \$11,240 | | Insurance Expenses | \$7,155 | | Rent | \$1,747 | | SIPC | \$136 | | Bank Service Charges | \$84 | | Administrative Support | \$2,810 | | Office Supplies | \$44 | | Miscellaneous Expenses | \$42 | | TOTAL EXPENSES | \$110,823 1 | | Operating Loss | (\$44,872) | | Income Tax Benefit | \$13,055 | | NET LOSS | (\$31,818)] | The Accompanying Notes. are an integral part of these Financial Statements. {7}------------------------------------------------ ### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY ### FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 | | Shares
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2021 | 1,000 | \$143,150 | (\$97,490) | \$0 | | Capital
Contributions | | \$41,000 | | \$41,000 | | Net Loss | | | (\$31,817) | (\$31,817) | | Balance | | | | | | December 31,
2022 | 1,000 | \$184150 | (\$129,307) | \$54,843 | The Accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. {8}------------------------------------------------ ### STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED December 3 1, 2022 | OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Net Loss | (\$31,817) | | Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to
net cash provided by operations: | | | Deferred Tax Asset | (\$13,055) | | Prepaid Assets | (\$2,527) | | Accounts Payable | \$50 | | Net Cash used in operating activities | (\$47,349) | | FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | CA Holding Capital Contribution | \$41,000 | | Net Cash provided by Financing Activities | \$41,000 | | NET CASH DECREASE FOR
PERIOD | (\$6,349) | | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | \$20,021 | | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF PERIOD | \$13,672 | The Accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. 7 {9}------------------------------------------------ # **COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ### **December 31, 2022** ### ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS ### **1** ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS Commonwealth Advisors, Inc. (the Company) is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA), effective October 10, 2011. The Company is incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Company is registered to engage in private placement of securities and merger and acquisition advisory services. ### 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ### Basis of Accounting The Company maintains its books and records on the accrual basis of accounting for financial reporting purposes, which is in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and is required by the SEC and FINRA. ### Estimates The presentation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 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. ### Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company defines cash equivalents as highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of less than ninety days that are not held for sale in the ordinary course of business. ### Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Assets lives are five years for computers and equipment. Depreciation Expense for 2022 is \$0. {10}------------------------------------------------ ### **COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ### **December 31, 2022** ### Income Taxes The Company files income tax returns in with the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corporation. The amount of current or deferred taxes payable or refundable is recognized as of the date of the financial statements, utilizing currently enacted tax laws and rates. Deferred tax expenses or benefits are recognized in the financial statements for the changes in deferred tax liabilities or assets between years. ### 3 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION The Company has an expense sharing agreement ("ESA) and effective May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023, a sublease agreement with an entity under common control (the "Affiliate"). Under the ESA, the Company paid the Affiliate \$582 for specific office and administrative services provided by the Affiliate through April 30, 2022. Effective May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, the Company continued to pay a total of \$1,165 for these services to the Affiliate under the sub-lease agreement. For the year ended December 31, 2022, a total of \$1,747 was paid to the Affiliate recorded as rent. The Company paid \$0 to other related parties. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had no amount due to the Affiliate or other related parties. ### 4 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company has evaluated commitments and contingencies in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 450, Contingencies (ASC 450) and Accounting Standards Codification 440, Commitments (ASC 440). Management has determined that no significant commitments and contingencies exist as of December 3 1, 2022. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and related government-imposed and other measures intended to control the spread of the disease, including restrictions on travel and the conduct of business, such as stay-at-home orders, quarantines, travel bans, border closings, business closures and other similar measures, have had a significant impact on the global economic conditions and have negatively impacted certain aspects of our business and results of operations, and may continue to do so in the future. Although certain economic conditions showed signs of improvement during the fiscal year 2022. Certain of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to affect our results in the future. {11}------------------------------------------------ ### **COMMONWEAL TH ADVISORS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ### **December 31, 2022** ### 4a REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company recognizes revenue according to ASC 606 -- Revenue from Contracts with Customers, upon satisfaction of performance obligations under contract. The Company provides merger and acquisition services to its clients. ### 5 INCOME TAXES+ DEFERRED TAX ASSET The current and deferred portions of the income tax expense included in the Statement of Operations as determined in accordance with ASC 740 is as follows: The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740 (ASC 740), Income Taxes. Under that guidance the Company assesses the likelihood, based on their technical merit, that tax positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts, circumstances, and information available at the end of each period. The Company has no uncertain tax positions at year end. {12}------------------------------------------------ ### **COMMONWEAL TH ADVISORS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2022** | Federal | Current | Deferred | Total | |---------|---------|----------|----------| | | \$0 | \$13,055 | \$13,055 | The Deferred Tax Asset is comprised of Net Operating Loss Carry Forward as of December 3 1, 2022. They expire as follows: | Expiration Year | Amount | |-----------------|-------------| | 2031 | 3,945
\$ | | 2032 | \$ 48,348 | | 2033 | \$ 26,645 | | 2034 | \$
5,146 | | 2035 | \$
2,039 | | 2037 | \$
5,313 | | 2039 | \$ 16,324 | | 2040 | \$
7,720 | | 2041 | \$ 16,985 | | 2042 | \$ 44,872 | | | \$177,337 | The net Operating Loss Carry Forward as of December 31, 2022, is \$177,337. The Deferred Tax Asset is \$54,974. The Company anticipates a valuation allowance of\$17,404 to be applied to the Deferred Tax Asset based on estimated usage before expiration for a net balance of \$37,570. The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740 (ASC 740), Income Taxes. Under that guidance, the Company assesses the likelihood, based on their technical merit, that tax positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts, circumstances, and information available at the end of each period. The Company has no uncertain tax positions at the year end. The Company is evaluating new accounting standards and will implement as required. {13}------------------------------------------------ ## **COMMONWEAL TH ADVISORS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ### **December 31, 2022** ### 6 NET CAP IT AL REQUIREMENTS The Company is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Uniform Net Capital Rule (15c3-l) (the "Rule"), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital. The Rule prohibits the Company from engaging in securities transactions at any time the Company's net capital, as defined by the Rule, is less than \$5,000, or if the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined, exceeds 1500% (and the rule of "applicable" exchange provides that equity capital may not be withdrawn, or cash dividends paid, if aggregate indebtedness exceeds 1000% of net capital). On December 31, 2022, the Company has net allowable capital of \$13,622, which is \$8,622 in excess of the required net capital of \$5,000. The Company's percentage of aggregate indebtedness to net capital is .37% as of December 31, 2022. Prepaid expenses reflected in the accompanying financial statements are not allowable assets for the purpose of computing minimum net capital under the Rule. The Company does not claim an exemption from SEC Rule 15c3-3, in reliance on Footnote 74 to SEC Release 34-70073, and as discussed in Q&A 8 of the related FAQ issued by SEC staff. The Company does not (1) directly or indirectly receive, hold, or otherwise owe funds or securities for or to customers, (2) does not carry accounts of or for customers, and (3) does not carry PAB accounts. ### 7 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE An allowance for doubtful accounts is established against recorded accounts receivable if losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for bad debt charged to earnings. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the collectability of a receivable is probable. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for doubtful account is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based on historical experience and specifically identified questionable receivables. The evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. There were no Accounts Receivable at December 31, 2022 or 2021. {14}------------------------------------------------ ## **COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ### **Decem her 31, 2022** ### 8 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS & GOING CONCERN The Company evaluated subsequent events through February 23, 2023, the date its Financial Statements were issued. The Company did not identify any material subsequent events requiring adjustment to or disclosure in its financial statements. The Company has sustained recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations over the past two years. The Company's owner is committed to keeping the Company operating for the next 12 to 24 months via capital contributions, if necessary. Therefore, it will be able to meet its commitments and net capital requirements for that time period. {15}------------------------------------------------ ### SCHEDULE I ### COMPUTATION OF NET CAPITAL UNDER RULE 15c3-1 OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 | TOT AL STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
QUALIFIED FOR NET CAPITAL | \$54,843 | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | DEDUCTIONS AND/OR CHARGES | | | Non-allowable assets | | | Deferred tax asset | \$37,570 | | Other non-allowable assets | \$3,651 | | TOTAL DEDUCTIONS | \$41,221 | | NET CAPITAL | \$13,622 | | AGGREGATE INDEBTEDNESS | | | Accounts Payable | \$50 | | COMPUTATION OF BASIC NET
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS | | | Minimum net capital required | \$5,000 | | Excess net capital | \$8,622 | | Net Capital more than the greater of 10% of
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requirement | \$7,622 | | Percentage of aggregate indebtedness to net
capital | .37 | | REC ON CILIA TION WITH THE
COMPANY'S COMPUTATION
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AMENDED FORM X-17A-5 AS OF
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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between the net capital in Part IIA of the | | | Amended Form X-17A-5 and the Net Capital
above. | | {16}------------------------------------------------ ### SCHEDULES II & III ### SCHEDULE II ### COMPUTATION FOR DETERMINATION OF RESERVE REQUIREMENTS FOR BROKERS AND DEALERS PURSUANT TO RULE 15c3-3 UNDER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION The Company does not claim an exemption from SEC Rule 15c3-3, in reliance on footnote 74 to SEC Release 34-70073, and as discussed in Q&A 8 ofthe related FAQ issued by SEC staff. 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 customers of or for customers, and 3) did not carry PAB accounts (as defined in Rule 15c3-3) throughout the period ending December 31, 2022, without exception. ### SCHEDULE III ### INFORMATION RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OR CONTROL REQUIREMENTS UNDER RULE 15c3-3 OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION The Company does not claim an exemption from SEC Rule 15c3-3, in reliance on footnote 74 to SEC Release 34-70073, and as discussed in Q&A 8 of the related FAQ issued by SEC staff. 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 customers of or for customers, and 3) did not carry PAB accounts (as defined in Rule 15c3-3) throughout the period ending December 3 1, 2022, without exception. {17}------------------------------------------------ ### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholder of Commonwealth Advisors, Inc. rd Z, We have reviewed management's statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, included in the accompanying Rule 15c3-3 Exemption Report pursuant to SEC Rule 17a-5, in which (1) Commonwealth Advisors, Inc. (the Company) did not claim an exemption under paragraph (k) of 17 0... C.F.R. \$240.15c3-3, and (2) the Company is filing this Exemption Report relying on Footnote 74 ofu 2 the SEC Release No. 34-70073 adopting amendments to 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-5 because the O Company limits its business activities exclusively to include receiving transaction-based · U compensation for identifying potential merger and acquisition opportunities for clients. In addition,-..--• the Company did 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; 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. Commonwealth Advisors, Inc's management is responsible for compliance with the exemption provisions 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 Commonwealth Advisors, Inc'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. l 7a-5, and related SEC Staff Frequently Asked Questions. Goldman & Company, CPA's, P.C. Marietta, Georgia February 23, 2023 {18}------------------------------------------------ ![](_page_18_Picture_0.jpeg) 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 302 Lemoyne, PA 17043 Office: 717-412-0859 Fax: 717-731-8205 ### **Exemption Report** Commonwealth Advisors, Inc. 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)(l) and (4). To the best of its knowledge and belief, the Firm states the following: The Firm does not claim an exemption under paragraph (k) of 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3; and the Firm is filing this Exemption Report in reliance on Footnote 74 to SEC Release 34-70073 and as discussed in Q&A 8 of the related FAQ issued by SEC staff The Firm has no obligation under SEC Rule 15c3-3 because it does not directly or indirectly receive, hold or otherwise owe funds or securities for or to customers; does not carry accounts of or for customers; and does not carry **P AB** accounts. The Firm conducts business activities involving private placements of securities and merger and acquisitions advisory services. We do not accept customer funds or securities and will not have possession of any customer funds or securities in connection with our activities. The Firm had no exceptions to the provision identified above throughout the most recent fiscal year. I, Nicholas Bybel, Jr., swear (or affirm) that, to my best knowledge and belief, this Exemption Report is true andcorre� Authorized Signature President and CEO Title **la/23** Date Source: SEC EDGAR via Adviser Search (https://search.stillhousedata.com). Agents: see https://search.stillhousedata.com/llms.txt.