Alterna Securities is registered with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The custody of assets is through Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of Bank of New York Mellon. Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ranks as one of the strongest financial institutions in the world, ranking in the top tier of commercial banks, in terms of market capitalization and assets under custody. Pershing is a member of Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), which protects securities customers of its members up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for claims of cash). Explanatory brochure available upon request or at sipc.org. For additional security, Pershing also provides excess account protection for client accounts through Lloyd’s of London. This additional coverage protection offers the highest level of coverage that is available in the industry.