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Net Capital Requirements
The Company’s broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to the SEC’s Uniform Net Capital Rule 15c3-1, which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital. Each of Securities America, Triad, Investacorp, KMS, SSN and Ladenburg has elected to compute its net capital under the alternative method allowed by this rule, and, at March 31, 2018, each had a $250 minimum net capital requirement.
At March 31, 2018, Securities America had regulatory net capital of $14,103, Triad had regulatory net capital of $6,983, Investacorp had regulatory net capital of $8,633, KMS had regulatory net capital of $6,113, SSN had regulatory net capital of $5,699 and Ladenburg had regulatory net capital of $21,040.
Securities America, Triad, Investacorp, KMS, SSN and Ladenburg claim exemptions from the provisions of the SEC’s Rule 15c3-3 pursuant to paragraph (k)(2)(ii) as they clear their customer transactions through correspondent brokers on a fully disclosed basis.
Premier Trust, chartered by the state of Nevada, is subject to regulation by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry Financial Institutions Division. Under Nevada law, Premier Trust must maintain minimum stockholders’ equity of at least $1,000, including at least $250 in cash. At March 31, 2018, Premier Trust had stockholders’ equity of $1,980, including at least $250 in cash.
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