# KISKI SECURITIES LLC X-17A-5 (2019-03-01) — Broker-dealer annual report

- Company: KISKI SECURITIES LLC
- Form: X-17A-5
- Filed: 2019-03-01
- Period: 2018-12-31
- Accession: 0001530263-19-000001
- CIK: 1531594
- File #: 8-68978
- Material weakness: No
- Auditor: McBee & Co.
- Auditor location: Dallas, TX
- Contact: Kristy Johnson
- Phone: 2813670380
- Signed by: Richard Nunn (Chief Financial Officer)

Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1531594/000153026319000001/kiski.pdf

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Information Required of Brokers and Dcaler!t Pursuant to Section 17 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 17a-5 Thereunder

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|                                                                                                                                               | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION                                   |                                            |            |                                |  |
| NAME oF BROKER-DEALER: Kiski Securities LLC<br>ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use P.O. Box No.)<br>888 7th Avenue, 5th Floor |                                                                |                                            |            | OFFICIAL USE ONLY              |  |
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| New York                                                                                                                                      | New York                                                       |                                            |            | 10019                          |  |
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| NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO CONTACT IN REGARD TO THIS REPORT<br>Richard Nunn                                                       |                                                                |                                            |            | (281) 367-0380                 |  |
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| JNDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose opinion is contained lin this Report*                                                                     |                                                                |                                            |            |                                |  |
| McBee & Co.                                                                                                                                   |                                                                |                                            |            |                                |  |
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| 718 Paulus Avenue                                                                                                                             | Dallas                                                         |                                            | Texas      | 75214                          |  |
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*\*'Claims for exemption from the requirement that the annual report be cove,red by the opinion qfan independent public accountant must he supported by a statement o.f.facts and circumstances relied on as* t~e *hasisfor the exemption. See Section 240.17a-5(e)(2)* 

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#### **OATH OR AFFIUMATION**

#### r, Richard Nunn , swear (or affirm) that, to the best of

my knowledge and belief the accompanying financial statement and supporting schedules pertaining to the firm of Kiski Securities LLC \_\_\_\_ , as

of E:?.~~be:]\_!\_ \_ \_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_ \_\_\_\_ \_ \_ \_\_ \_j ~--~ are true and correct. I fmther swear (or affirm) that

neither the company nor any partner, proprietor, principal officer or dirr ctor has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of a customer, except as follows: I

Title

,,,).ll'p11,,, KRISTY KAY JOHNSON ' .,.,,1 **(Iff'"'**  §P(:J::;·.:~ Notary Public, State of Texas ~~~ .. ~ .. ~,#§ Comm. Expires 07-27-2021 ~:VJ:····~:,' ~~~,f.m ,,,,,.. No1ary to 131224611

Chief Financial Officer

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This report \*\* contains (check all applicable boxes):

- **0** (a) Facing Page.
- (b) Statement of Financial Condition.
- (c) Statement of Income (Loss).
- (d) Statement of Changes in Financial Condition.
- (e) Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity or Partners' or Sol~ Proprietors' Capital
- (f) Statement of Changes in Liabilities Subordinated to Claims of Creditors.
- (g) Computation of N~t Capital.
- (h) Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Pursuant to Rule 15c3-3 .
- (i) Information Relating to the Possession or Control Requirements Under Rule l5c3-3.
- (j) A Reconcil iatioo, including appropriate explanation ofthe Computation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-l and the Computation for Determination of the Reserve Requirements Uhder Exhibit *A* of Rule 15c3-3.
- **0** (k) A Reconciliation between the audited and unaudited Statements: of Financial Condition with respect to methods of consolidation.
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- ~ (l) An Oath or Affirmation. (m) A copy of the SLPC Supplemental Report.
- ( · (n) A report describing any material inadequacies found to exi!>l or found to have exi:sted since the date oft he previous audit.

*"\*For conditions ofconjidentia/trealment o.f'certain portions uf tlns.filhtg, see section 240./ 7a-5(e)(3).* 

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#### **Table of Contents**

#### **December 31, 2018**

|                                                                                                                                           | PAGE  |
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| REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC<br>ACCOUNTING FIRM ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS                                                    | 1     |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS                                                                                                                      |       |
| Statement of Financial Condition                                                                                                          | 2     |
| Statement of Operations                                                                                                                   | 3     |
| Statement of Changes in Member's Equity                                                                                                   | 4     |
| Statement of Cash Flows                                                                                                                   | 5     |
| Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                                             | 6 -11 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                  |       |
| Schedule I -Computation of Net Capital Pursuant to<br>Rule 1 Sc3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission                              | 12-13 |
| Computation for Determination of Reserve<br>Schedule II -<br>Requirements Under Rule 1 Sc3-3 of the Securities<br>and Exchange Commission | 14    |
| ADDITIONAL REPORTS AND RELATED INFORMATION                                                                                                |       |
| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on<br>the Exemption from SEC Rule 1 Sc3-3 Report                                  | 15    |
| Kiski Securities, LLC's Exemption Report                                                                                                  | 16    |

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A Pmf~~~nal Corpor:.tior Cc:tificc Public Aaounlo:nts

#### **REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

#### **To the Managing Director and Member of Kiski Securities, LLC**

#### **Opinion on the Financial Statements**

We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Kiski Securities, LLC as of December 31, 2018, 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 Kiski Securities, LLC as of December 31, 2018, 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 Kiski Securities, LLC's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Kiski 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 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 supplemental information contained in Schedule I, Computation of Net Capital Under Rule 1Sc3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Schedule II, Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Under Rule 1Sc3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of Kiski Securities, LLC's financial statements. The supplemental information is the responsibility of Kiski 'Securities, UC'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 supplemental information contained in Schedule I, Computation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Schedule II, Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

VIA~~ . McBee & Co, PC

We have served as Kiski Securities, LLC's auditor since 2014. Dallas, Texas February 13, 2019

718 Paulus Avenue • Dallas, Texas 75214 • (ph) 214.823.3500 • www.mcbeeco.com Dallas I Keller/ Southlake

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# Kiski Securities, LLC Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2018

| ASSETS                                |              |              |
|---------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents             |              | \$<br>22,711 |
| Prepaid Expenses                      |              | 7,900        |
|                                       | TOTAL ASSETS | \$<br>30,611 |
| LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY       |              |              |
| Accounts Payable                      |              | \$<br>7,250  |
| Affiliate Payable (Note 8)            |              | 1,055        |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES                     |              | 8,305        |
| MEMBER'S EQUITY                       |              | 22,306       |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY |              | \$<br>30,611 |
|                                       |              |              |

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### **Statement of Operations**

### **for the Year Ended December 31, 2018**

#### **REVENUE**

| Placement Agent Fee Income                |                | \$<br>132,615  |
|-------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------|
|                                           | TOTAL REVENUE  | 132,615        |
| EXPENSES                                  |                |                |
| Professional Fees and Regulatory Expenses |                | \$<br>215,438  |
| General and Administrative (Note 8)       |                | 12,660         |
|                                           | TOTAL EXPENSES | 228,098        |
| NET LOSS                                  |                | \$<br>(95,483) |

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# Kiski Securities, LLC Statement of Changes in Member's Equity for the Year Ended December 31, 2018

| MEMBER'S EQUITY, BEGINNING OF YEAR | \$<br>29,074 |
|------------------------------------|--------------|
| Capital Contributions              | 88,715       |
| Net Loss                           | (95,483)     |
| MEMBER'S EQUITY, END OF YEAR       | \$<br>22,306 |

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### **Statement of Cash Flows**

### **for the Year Ended December 31, 2018**

#### **Cash Flows from Operating Activities**

| Net Loss                                                                                                                                                                  | \$<br>(95,483) |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash<br>Provided by Operating Activities:<br>Non-cash Member Contributions for Professional Fees<br>and Regulatory Contributions | 13,715         |
| Change in operating assets and liabilities:                                                                                                                               |                |
| Increase in payables                                                                                                                                                      | 7,250          |
| Decrease in affiliate payables                                                                                                                                            | (1 ,055)       |
| Total adjustments                                                                                                                                                         | 19,910         |
| Net Cash Used in Operating Activities                                                                                                                                     | (75,573)       |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities                                                                                                                                      |                |
| Member contributions                                                                                                                                                      | 75,000         |
| Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities                                                                                                                                 | 75,000         |
| Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents                                                                                                                                 | (573)          |
| Beginning of Period                                                                                                                                                       | 23,284         |
| End of Period                                                                                                                                                             | \$<br>22,711   |
| Supplemental Cash Flow Information                                                                                                                                        |                |
| Non-cash Activity:                                                                                                                                                        |                |
| Intercompany Payables Converted to<br>Member Contributions                                                                                                                | \$<br>13,715   |
| See Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                                                                         | 5              |

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#### **Notes to Financial Statements**

#### **1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS**

Kiski Securities, LLC (the "Company') was incorporated in Delaware, in 2011. The Company is a broker-dealer in securities registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The Company's office is located in New York, New York. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kiski Group, LLC (the "Parent").

The Company operates under the provisions of Paragraph (k){2)(i) of Rule 15c3-3 of the SEC and, accordingly, is exempt from the remaining provisions of that Rule. Essentially, the requirements of Paragraph (k)(2)(i) provide that the Company will not hold customer funds or safe keep customer securities. The Company does not hold customer funds or securities.

#### **2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES**

#### **Basis of Presentation**

The Company is engaged in a single line of business as a securities broker-dealer, which comprises raising capital for hedge funds via private placements and assisting a Qualified Institutional buyer and a fund manager in forming a new investment vehicle.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").

The Company has evaluated events that have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2018, and through February 13, 2019, the date of the filing of this report. There have been no material subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this report or would be required to be recognized in the financial statements as of December 31, 2018.

#### **Use of Estimates**

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial -statements and the

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reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

#### **Revenue Recognition**

Placement and Success Fees are recorded in accordance with terms of the respective agreements.

#### Adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("Topic 606") using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605.

There was no impact to member's equity as of January 1, 2018, or to revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, after adopting Topic 606, as rev~mue recognition and timing of revenue did not change as a result of implementing Topic 606.

**Practical Expedients:** The following practical expedient available under the modified retrospective method was applied upon adoption of ASC 606:

1. We applied the practical expedient outlined under ASC 606-10-65-1 (h), and did not restate contracts that were completed contracts as of the date of initial application, i.e. January 1, 2018.

#### **Revenue from Contracts with Customers**

**Performance Obligations:** Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when, or as, the Company satisfies its performance obligations by transferring promised goods or services to customers. A good or service is transferred to a customer when, or as, the customer obtains control of that good or service. A performance obligation may be satisfied over time or at a point in time. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied at a point in time is recognized at the point in time that the Company determines the customer obtains control over the promised good or service. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those promised goods or services.

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#### NOTE 1 -SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Private Placement: Performance obligations in these arrangements vary dependent on the contract, but are typically satisfied upon completion of the arrangement. Placement fees are recognized upon completion of a deal and are generally classified as Commission Income.

#### Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Cash, prepaid expenses and payables are short-term in nature and accordingly are reported in the statement of financial condition at fair value or carrying amounts that approximate fair value.

#### Income Tax

The Company is treated as a flow-through entity for income tax purposes. As a result, the net taxable income of the Company and any related tax credits, for federal income tax purposes, are deemed to pass to the Parent and are included in the Parent's members' personal tax returns even though such net taxable income or tax credits may not actually have been distributed. Accordingly, no tax provision has been made in the financial statements since the income tax is a personal obligation of the individual members of the parent. The Company is subject to state income tax. The Company has not recorded provisions for estimated New York margin taxes for the year ended December 31, 2018, as they are insignificant.

The Company recognizes and measures any unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (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 meas,urement of unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted when new information is available, or when an event occurs that requires a change. As of December 31, 2018, the Company believes there are no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

#### Statement of Cash Flows

For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Company has defined cash equivalents as highly liquid investments, with original maturities of less than three months, which are not held for sale in the ordinary course of business.

#### Cash and Cash Equivalents

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Cash consists of deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments, with maturities of three months or less, that are not segregated and deposited for regulatory purposes.

#### **3. NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS**

The Company is subject to the SEC uniform net capital rule (Rule 15c3-1 ), which requires the maintenance of a minimum amount of net capital and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined, shall not exceed 15 to 1 (and the rule of the "applicable" exchange also provides that equity capital may not be withdrawn or cash dividends paid if the resulting net capital ratio would exceed 10 to 1). At December 31, 2018, the Company had net capital of \$21,656 which was \$16,656 in excess of its required net capital of \$5,000. The Company's net capital ratio was 0.05 to 1 for December 31, 2018.

Capital contributions and distributions to the members can be made under a capital policy approved by the Company's member. Periodic <:ontributions and/or distributions approved by the member may be made in order to enable the member to effectively manage the Company.

#### **4. SIPC SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTING**

The Company is exempt from the filing of the SIPC Supplemental Report as net operating revenues are less than \$500,000.

#### **5. LIABILITIES SUBORDINATED TO CLAIMS OF GENERAL CREDITORS**

During the year ended December 31, 2018, there were no subordinated liabilities to the claims of general creditors. Accordingly, a statement of changes in liabilities subordinated to claims of general creditors has not been included in these financial statements.

#### **6. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK**

The Company is engaged in brokerage activities in which it engages in investment activities with limited partnerships and limited liability companies throughout the United States. In the event the counterparties do not fulfill their obligations; the Company may be exposed to risk. The risk of default depends on the creditworthiness of the counterparty or issuer of the instrument. It is the company's policy to review, as necessary, the credit standing of each counter-party. The

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Company's financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk primarily consist of cash. The Company places its cash with one high credit quality institution. At times, such cash may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limits. The Company believes that it is not exposed to any significant risk related to cash.

#### **7. CONTINGENCIES**

In the ordinary course of conducting its business, the Company may be subjected to loss contingencies arising from lawsuits. Management believes that the outcome of such matters, if any, will not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of future operations.

#### **8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**

The Parent provides certain office and administrative services to the Company. In return, the Company pays the Parent a monthly common sharing cost allocation fee. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company incurred allocation fees to the Parent of approximately \$13,000, which are reflected in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statement of operations. The existence of this association creates operating results and a financial position significantly different than if the companies were autonomous.

#### **9. EXEMPTION FROM RULE 15c3-3**

The Company operates under the provisions of Paragraph (k)(2)(i) of Rule 1 Sc3-3 of the SEC and, accordingly, is exempt from the remaining provisions of that Rule. Essentially, the requirements of Paragraph (k)(2)(i) provide that the Company will not hold customer funds or safe keep customer securities. Under these exemptive provisions, the Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements and the disclosure of Information Relating to Possession or Control Requirements are not required.

During the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the period from January 1, 2019 to February 13, 2019, in the opinion of management, the Company has maintained compliance with the conditions for the exemption specified in paragraph(k)(2){i) of Rule 15c3-3.

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#### **10. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS**

#### Lease Accounting

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASC 842, Leases ("ASC 842"), which requires substantially all leases (with the exception of leases with a term of one year or less) to be recorded on the balance sheet using a method referred to as the right-of-use ("ROU") asset approach. We plan to adopt the new standard on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method described within ASC 842.

The new standard introduces two lease accounting models, which result in a lease being classified as either a "finance" or "operating" lease on the basis of whether the lessee effectively obtains control of the underlying asset during the lease term. A lease would be classified as a finance lease if it meets one of five classification criteria, four of which are generally consistent with current lease accounting guidance. By default, a lease that does not meet the criteria to be classified as a finance lease will be deemed an operating lease. Regardless of classification, the initial measurement of both lease types will result in the balance sheet recognition of a ROU asset representing a company's right to use the underlying asset for a specified period of time and a corresponding lease liability. The lease liability will be recognized at the present value of the future lease payments, and the ROU asset will equal the lease liability adjusted for any prepaid rent, lease incentives provided by the lessor, and any indirect costs.

The subsequent measurement of each type of lease varies. Leases classified as a finance lease will be accounted for using the effective interest method. Under this approach, a lessee will amortize the ROU asset (generally on a straight-line basis in a manner similar to depreciation) and the discount on the lease liability (as a component of interest expense). Leases classified as an operating lease will result in the recognition of a single lease expense amount that is recorded on a straight-line basis (or another systematic basis, if more appropriate).

We are in the process of reviewing our lease agreements in light of the new guidance. Although we are in the early stages of our ASC 842 implementation project, we do not anticipate that this new lease guidance will cause significant changes to the way leases are recorded, presented and disclosed in our consolidated financial statements.

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### **Schedule I**

## **Computation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission as of December 31, 2018**

### **COMPUTATION OF NET CAPITAL**

| Total Member's Equity Qualified for Net Capital                                    |    | 22,306 |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|--------|
| Add:                                                                               |    |        |
| Other deductions or allowable credits                                              |    |        |
| Total capital and allowable subordinated liabilities                               | \$ | 22,306 |
| Deductions and/or charges:                                                         |    |        |
| Non-allowable assets                                                               |    | 650    |
| Other assets                                                                       |    |        |
| Net capital before haircuts on securities positions                                |    | 21,656 |
| Haircuts on securities (computed, where applicable,<br>pursuant to Rule 15c3-1 (f) |    |        |
| Net Capital                                                                        | \$ | 21,656 |
| AGGREGATE INDEBTEDNESS                                                             |    |        |
| Items included in statement of financial condition:                                |    |        |
| Related Party Payable                                                              | \$ | 1,055  |
| Total Aggregate Indebtedness                                                       | \$ | 1,055  |

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## **Schedule I, Continued Computation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission as of December 31, 2018**

### **COMPUTATION OF BASIC NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENT**

| Minimum Net Capital Required                                                  | \$<br>70     |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Minimum Dollar Net Capital Requirement of Reporting<br>Broker or Dealer       | \$<br>5,000  |
| Net Capital Requirement (greater of above two<br>minimum requirement amounts) | \$<br>5,000  |
| Excess Net Capital                                                            | \$<br>16,656 |
| Excess Net Capital at 1000%                                                   | \$<br>15,656 |
| Ratio: Aggregate Indebtedness to Net Capital                                  | 0.05 TO 1    |

### **RECONCILIATION WITH COMPANY'S COMPUTATION**

No material differences existed between the audited computation of net capital pursuant to Rule 15c3-1 as of December 31, 2018 and the corresponding unaudited filing of part IIA of the FOCUS Report/form X-17 A-5 filed by Kiski Securities. LLC.

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### **Schedule II**

## **Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission as of December 31, 2018**

### **EXEMPTIVE PROVISIONS**

The Company operates under the provisions of Paragraph (k)(2)(i) of Rule 15c3-3 of the SEC and, accordingly, is exempt from the remaining provisions of that Rule. Essentially, the requirements of Paragraph (k)(2)(i) provide that the Company will not hold customer funds or safe keep customer securities. Under these exemptive provisions, the Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements is not required.

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A Proft!!'.<~ional <:orp<ll'"Atior Ccr1ificoi Public Acrounli.nts

#### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

#### To the Managing Director and Member of Kiski Securities, LLC

We have reviewed management's statements, included in the accompanying Exemption Report, in which (1) Kiski ~curities, LLC identified the following provisions of 17 C.F.R. §1Sc3-3(k) under which Kiski Securities, LLC claimed an exemption from 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3: (2)(i) (the "exemption provisions") and (2) Kiski Securities, LLC stated that Kiski Securities, LLC met the identified exemption provisions throughout the most recent fiscal year, December 31, 2018, without exception. Kiski Securities, LLC'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 Kiski 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 on the provisions set forth in paragraph (k)(2)(i) of Rule 1Sc3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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McBee & Co, PC Dallas, Texas February 13, 2019

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#### Kiski Securities, lLC's Exemption Report

Kiski 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 iReport was prepared as required by 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a-S(d}(1) and (4). To the best of its knowl dge and belief, the Company states the following:

- 1. Kiski Securities, LLC claimed an exemption from 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3 under the following provisions of 17 C.F .R. § 240.15c3-3 (k): (2)(i) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
- 2. Kiski Securities, LLC met the identified exemption provisions in 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3- 3(k)(2)(i) throughout the most recent fiscal year of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, without exception.

Kiski Securities, LLC

I, Richard Nunn, affirm that, to my best knowledge and ~elief, this Exemption Report is true and correct.

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February 13, 2019


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