5. Net Capital

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Notes to Financial Statements

5. Net Capital

Siebert is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital. Siebert has elected to use the alternative method, permitted by the Rule, which requires that Siebert maintain minimum net capital, as defined, equal to the greater of $250,000 or two percent of aggregate debit balances arising from customer transactions, as defined. The Net Capital Rule of the New York Stock Exchange also provides that equity capital may not be withdrawn or cash dividends paid if resulting net capital would be less than 5% of aggregate debits. As of June 30, 2013, Siebert had net capital of approximately $17,144,000 as compared with net capital requirements of $250,000. Siebert claims exemptions from the reserve requirement under section 15c3-3(k)(2)(ii).