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FINOP Services

FINRA members are required to compose and submit Financial and Operational Combined Uniform (FOCUS) reports to FINRA as required under the SEC Exchange Act Rule 17a-5. This rule was adopted in response to certain failures by broker/dealers holding customer funds and securities between 1968 and 1971.

The goal of FOCUS reports is enabling customers to evaluate if a broker/dealer is financially sound. Given the current state of the global economy and investors' faith in financial professionals, the functions of a FINOP are critical and likely to receive increased regulatory scrutiny.

The HedgeCo Legal and Compliance Consulting Group provides an experienced staff and a network of lawyers, accountants, and Series 27 professionals who can assist your firm's FINOP or serve in a full capacity on behalf of the firm. Our FINOP services include:

1. Rule 15c3-1 net capital calculations and analysis

2. Completion of Form X-17a-5

3. Complete forensic accounting services

4. FOCUS report review and filing

5. On-site audit support

6. Balance and income sheet certification