# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001636361
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**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001636361-23-000002.hdr.sgml**: 20230215

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001636361-23-000002

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: X-17A-5

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**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20230215

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CAVANAL HILL DISTRIBUTORS, INC,
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001636361
- **IRS NUMBER:** 471945450
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** OK
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** X-17A-5
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 008-69595
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23636072

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, 15TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** TULSA
- **STATE:** OK
- **ZIP:** 74172
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 918-660-2959

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, 15TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** TULSA
- **STATE:** OK
- **ZIP:** 74172

### Attached PDF Documents

**Attachment 1:** `chd.pdf`

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
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## ANNUAL REPORTS
FORM X-17A-5
PART III

SEC FILE NUMBER

8-35381

### FACING PAGE

Information Required Pursuant to Rules 17a-5, 17a-12, and 18a-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

FILING FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING 01/01/2022 AND ENDING 12/31/2022

MM/DD/YY

MM/DD/YY

### A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION

NAME OF FIRM: Cavanal Hill Distributors Inc

TYPE OF REGISTRANT (check all applicable boxes):

☑ Broker-dealer ☐ Security-based swap dealer ☐ Major security-based swap participant

☐ Check here if respondent is also an OTC derivatives dealer

ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use a P.O. box no.)

One Williams Center, 15th Floor

(No. and Street)

Tulsa Oklahoma 74172

(City)

(State)

(Zip Code)

PERSON TO CONTACT WITH REGARD TO THIS FILING

Craig Swanson (918) 295-0550 cswanson@bokf.com

(Name)

(Area Code - Telephone Number)

(Email Address)

### B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION

INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose reports are contained in this filing*

Ernst & Young LLP

(Name - if individual, state last, first, and middle name)

One Williams Center, Suite 1700 Tulsa Oklahoma 74172

(Address)

(City)

(State)

(Zip Code)

October 20, 2003 42

(Date of Registration with PCAOB) (if applicable)

(PCAOB Registration Number, if applicable)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

* Claims for exemption from the requirement that the annual reports be covered by the reports of an independent public accountant must be supported by a statement of facts and circumstances relied on as the basis of the exemption. See 17 CFR 240.17a-5(e)(1)(ii), if applicable.

Persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.

# OATH OR AFFIRMATION

I, Craig Swanson, swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the financial report pertaining to the firm of BOK Financial Securities, Inc., as of December 31, 2022, is true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that neither the company nor any partner, officer, director, or equivalent person, as the case may be, has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of a customer.

![img-0.jpeg](img-0.jpeg)

Notary Public
State of Oklahoma
BEVERLY D. SUTTON
TULSA COUNTY
COMMISSION #20012978
Comm. Exp. 10-19-2024

Signature: Craig Swanson
Title:
Chief Financial Officer

Beverly D. Sutton
Notary Public

This filing*1 contains (check all applicable boxes):

☑ (a) Statement of financial condition.

☐ (b) Notes to consolidated statement of financial condition.

☑ (c) Statement of income (loss) or, if there is other comprehensive income in the period(s) presented, a statement of comprehensive income (as defined in § 210.1-02 of Regulation S-X).

☑ (d) Statement of cash flows.

☑ (e) Statement of changes in stockholders' or partners' or sole proprietor's equity.

☐ (f) Statement of changes in liabilities subordinated to claims of creditors.

☑ (g) Notes to consolidated financial statements.

☑ (h) Computation of net capital under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1 or 17 CFR 240.18a-1, as applicable.

☐ (i) Computation of tangible net worth under 17 CFR 240.18a-2.

☐ (j) Computation for determination of customer reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3.

☐ (k) Computation for determination of security-based swap reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit B to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3 or Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable.

☐ (l) Computation for Determination of PAB Requirements under Exhibit A to § 240.15c3-3.

☑ (m) Information relating to possession or control requirements for customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3.

☐ (n) Information relating to possession or control requirements for security-based swap customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3(p)(2) or 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable.

☐ (o) Reconciliations, including appropriate explanations, of the FOCUS Report with computation of net capital or tangible net worth under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1, 17 CFR 240.18a-1, or 17 CFR 240.18a-2, as applicable, and the reserve requirements under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3 or 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable, if material differences exist, or a statement that no material differences exist.

☐ (p) Summary of financial data for subsidiaries not consolidated in the statement of financial condition.

☑ (q) Oath or affirmation in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5, 17 CFR 240.17a-12, or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.

☐ (r) Compliance report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.

☑ (s) Exemption report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.

☑ (t) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the statement of financial condition.

☐ (u) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the financial report or financial statements under 17 CFR 240.17a-5, 17 CFR 240.18a-7, or 17 CFR 240.17a-12, as applicable.

☐ (v) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of certain statements in the compliance report under 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.

☑ (w) Independent public accountant's report based on a review of the exemption report under 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.

☐ (x) Supplemental reports on applying agreed-upon procedures, in accordance with 17 CFR 240.15c3-1e or 17 CFR 240.17a-12, as applicable.
☐ (y) Report describing any material inadequacies found to exist or found to have existed since the date of the previous audit, or a statement that no material inadequacies exist, under 17 CFR 240.17a-12(k).
☐ (z) Other: ________________________________________________________________________

**To request confidential treatment of certain portions of this filing, see 17 CFR 240.17a-5(e)(3) or 17 CFR 240.18a-7(d)(2), as applicable.

# FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND  
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
CAVANAL HILL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.  
Year Ended December 31, 2022  
With Report of Independent  
Registered Public Accounting Firm

# **Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.**

# Financial Statements
and Supplemental Information
As of and for the Year Ended
December 31, 2022

# **Contents**

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm... 1

# **Financial Statements**

Statement of Financial Condition... 2
Statement of Operations... 3
Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity... 4
Statement of Cash Flows... 5
Notes to Financial Statements... 6

# **Supplemental Information**

Schedule I - Computation of Net Capital Pursuant to Rule 15c3-1... 11
Schedule II - Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission... 12
Schedule III - Information Relating to Possession or Control Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission... 13

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## Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholder and Board of Directors of Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.

### Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2022, the related statement of operations, changes in stockholder’s equity and statement of 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 the Company at December 31, 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

### Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’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 accompanying information contained in Schedules I, II and III has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Company’s financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the 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. In forming our opinion on the information, we evaluated whether such information, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with Rule 17a-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

*Ernst & Young LLP*

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2016.

January 31, 2023

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited

# Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.

## Statement of Financial Condition

December 31, 2022

### Assets

| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,976,312 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Receivable from mutual fund |  | 313,274 |
| Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $123,893 |  | 118,612 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets |  | 97,572 |
| Income tax receivable from Parent |  | 60,157 |
| Deferred tax asset |  | 41,520 |
| Total assets | $ | 2,607,447 |

### Liabilities and stockholder's equity

#### Liabilities:

| Payable to affiliate | $ | 355,986 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accrued operating expenses |  | 237,263 |
| Payable to broker/dealer |  | 27,603 |
| Total liabilities |  | 620,852 |

#### Stockholder's equity:

| Common stock, $1 par value - 1,000 shares authorized and issued |  | 1,000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional paid-in capital |  | 16,679,305 |
| Retained deficit |  | (14,693,710) |
| Total stockholder's equity |  | 1,986,595 |
| Total liabilities and stockholder's equity | $ | 2,607,447 |

*See accompanying notes to financial statements.*

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# Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.

## Statement of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2022

### Revenues

| Cavanal Hill Funds distribution fees | $ | 3,285,996 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interest income |  | 26,291 |
| Total operating revenues |  | 3,312,287 |

### Expenses

| Broker commissions |  | 3,274,358 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personnel |  | 1,690,429 |
| Professional fees |  | 469,771 |
| Affiliate allocated expenses |  | 447,777 |
| Administrative and other |  | 406,433 |
| Data processing |  | 163,232 |
| Business promotion |  | 173,042 |
| Total operating expenses |  | 6,625,042 |

| Net loss before taxes |  | (3,312,755) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Income tax benefit |  | (799,280) |
| Net loss | $ | (2,513,475) |

*See accompanying notes to financial statements.*

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# **Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.**

# **Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity**

**Year Ended December 31, 2022**

|  | Common Stock |  | Additional Paid In Capital | Retained Deficit | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Shares | Par Value |  |  |  |
| Balance January 1, 2022 | 1,000 | $1,000 | $14,369,566 | $(12,180,235) | $2,190,331 |
| Net loss | - | - | - | (2,513,475) | (2,513,475) |
| Capital contribution from Parent | - | - | 2,300,000 | - | 2,300,000 |
| Capital provided by share-based compensation | - | - | 9,739 | - | 9,739 |
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | 1,000 | $1,000 | $16,679,305 | $(14,693,710) | $1,986,595 |

*See accompanying notes to financial statements..*

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# Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.

## Statement of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31, 2022

| Operating activities |  |
| --- | --- |
| Net loss | $(2,513,475) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |  |
| Share-based compensation | 9,739 |
| Depreciation expense | 29,734 |
| Deferred income taxes | (51,248) |
| (Increase) decrease in operating assets: |  |
| Income tax receivable from Parent | 13,203 |
| Receivable from mutual fund | 7,812 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (16,161) |
| Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities: |  |
| Payable to affiliate | (46,148) |
| Accrued operating expenses | 213,774 |
| Payable to broker/dealer | 5,394 |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (2,347,376) |
| Financing activities |  |
| Capital contribution | 2,300,000 |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,300,000 |
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (47,376) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 2,023,688 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $1,976,312 |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information |  |
| Cash refund of taxes from Parent | $761,235 |

*See accompanying notes to financial statements..*

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# Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.

## Notes to Financial Statements

As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2022

### 1. Organization and Description of Business

Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc. ('CHD' or 'the Company'), a wholly owned subsidiary of BOK Financial Corporation ('BOKF' or 'the Parent'), is a registered broker/dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ('FINRA') effective August 9, 2016. CHD is licensed as a broker/dealer engaged solely as a mutual fund distributor and underwriter for Cavanal Hill Funds, a diversified, open-ended investment company established as a business trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the '1940 Act'). The Company operates under provisions of paragraph (k)(1) of Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and accordingly claims exemption from the remaining provisions of the Rule. We are not required to maintain a 'Special Account for the Exclusive Benefit of Customers.'

BOKF NA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Parent, is custodian for the Cavanal Hill Funds. Cavanal Hill Investment Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of BOKF NA, serves as investment advisor and administrator to the Cavanal Hill Funds. BOKF, NA is also a qualified member of the selling group, as defined in the Selling Group Member Agreement, and receives commissions from CHD based upon the average net asset balances of Cavanal Hill Funds held by their customers. CHD's Parent is a financial holding company authorized to conduct the full range of activities permitted under Section 4(k) of the US Bank Holding Company Act.

### 2. Significant Accounting Policies

#### 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 amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing the financial statements are reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

#### Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes bank deposit accounts and money market funds. As of December 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents includes $1,661,697 in a money market fund sponsored by an unrelated global investment bank, and $314,615 on deposit with BOKF, NA, an affiliated bank. Interest revenue is recorded as earned.

#### Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment consist of capitalized occupancy costs, office equipment, furniture, and data processing assets. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to ten years.

#### Prepaid Expenses and other assets

Prepaid expenses include advances to the Cavanal Hill transfer agent to facilitate payment of broker dealer commissions (12b-1 fees) and other expenses.

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## **Revenue Recognition**

The Company earns revenue by providing services to the Cavanal Hill Funds as described in the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan. Revenue is accrued monthly in the period performance obligations are met based on daily average net asset balances.

## **Broker Commissions Expense**

The Company pays amounts to qualified members of the selling group as defined in the Selling Group Member Agreement. Amounts due under the agreement are paid in arrears based upon average net asset balances held by the selling group member's customers.

## **Income Taxes**

The Parent and its subsidiaries, including the Company, file consolidated tax returns. The Company provides for income taxes on a separate return basis and remits to the Parent any amounts determined to be currently payable. The Parent is agent for the Company under the tax sharing agreement with the Company and has no ownership rights to any refunds received for the benefit of the Company.

Current income tax expense or benefit is based on an evaluation that considers estimated taxable income and statutory federal and state income tax rates. The amount of current income tax expense or benefit recognized in any period may differ from amounts reported to taxing authorities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are based upon the temporary differences between the values of assets and liabilities as recognized in the financial statements and their related tax basis using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of changes in statutory tax rates on the measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized through income tax expense in the period the change is enacted. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the entire deferred tax asset may not be realized.

Unrecognized tax benefits are included in accrued current income taxes payable for the uncertain portion of recorded tax benefits and related interest. These uncertainties result from the application of complex tax laws, rules, regulations and interpretations, primarily in state taxing jurisdictions. Unrecognized tax benefits are assessed quarterly and may be adjusted through current income tax expense in future periods based on changing facts and circumstances, completion of examinations by taxing authorities or expiration of a statute of limitations. Estimated penalties and interest on uncertain tax positions are recognized in income tax expense.

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### 3. Net Capital Requirements

CHD is subject to the SEC Uniform Net Capital Rule (“SEC Rule 15c3-1”), which requires the maintenance of a minimum net capital, as therein defined, and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness, defined as total money liabilities of a broker/dealer arising in connection with any transaction subject to certain exclusions, to net capital, shall not exceed 15 to 1 (or 1500%).

At December 31, 2022, CHD’s net capital position was as follows:

| Net capital, as defined | $ | 1,600,109 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Net capital required |  | 41,390 |
| Excess capital | $ | 1,558,719 |
| Net capital ratio*** |  | 38.80% |

***The net capital ratio is calculated as aggregate indebtedness, as defined, divided by net capital.

CHD does not carry its own customer accounts.

### 4. Related-Party Transactions

At December 31, 2022, payable to affiliate of $355,986 consisted of $285,671 of fees collected from the Cavanal Hill Funds and payable to BOKF, NA and $70,315 for net intercompany settlement of certain operating expenses paid by BOKF, NA on behalf of CHD. CHD’s financial obligations to BOKF, NA are guaranteed by a pledge of cash collateral by the Parent.

Current income taxes receivable from Parent of $60,157 included a receivable of $21,332 for federal income taxes and a receivable of $38,825 for state income taxes. CHD is included in the consolidated income tax return filed by the Parent. Pursuant to a tax sharing agreement between CHD and the Parent, income taxes are allocated to CHD on a separate return basis. The amount of current income tax expense or benefit is either remitted to or received from the Parent.

CHD affiliate expenses are paid to third parties by BOKF, NA. In 2022, CHD incurred $447,777 of expenses allocated to CHD by, and reimbursable to, BOKF, NA. Of this, risk & compliance costs were $197,124, technology & communication costs were $122,729, occupancy costs were $62,738, human resources were $30,812 and other expenses were $34,374. In addition, $2,983,432 of broker commissions expense was paid to BOKF, NA during the year.

BOKF’s board has approved ongoing capital contributions to cover expenses of the Company. In 2022, BOK Financial contributed $2,309,739 in cash and share based compensation.

### 5. Commitments and Contingencies

A former employee has filed an action in Oklahoma County District Court alleging that the Company failed to make bonus payments on additions to certain accounts over a period of several years. The Company disputes the allegations and believes it has factual defenses against the claim. The claim is now in arbitration under the rules and regulations of FINRA pursuant to the Order of the Oklahoma County District Court. The Company has made an accrual for a loss in this matter. The same employee has claimed that, as a male, he was terminated when, under like circumstances, females were not terminated. That claim of discrimination is pending in the Oklahoma County District Court. With respect to the discrimination claim, Management is advised by counsel that a loss is not probable, and a reasonable estimate of the amount of the loss is not reasonably estimable.

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## 6. Income Taxes

The net deferred tax asset was $41,520 as of December 31, 2022. The net deferred tax asset consists of deferred tax assets of $53,376 and deferred tax liabilities of $11,856. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the entire deferred tax asset may not be realized. No valuation allowance was required at December 31, 2022. The deferred income taxes relate to accrued operating expenses, stock compensation and depreciation.

The reconciliation of the income tax provision computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the income tax expense (benefit), for the year ended December 31, 2022 was as follows:

|  | Amount | Percent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tax expense at U.S. statutory rate | $(695,679) | 21.00% |
| State income tax, net of federal tax benefit | (103,135) | 3.11% |
| Other, net | (466) | 0.01% |
| Total income tax benefit | $(799,280) | 24.12% |

The significant components of the income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2022, were as follows:

| Current: |  |
| --- | --- |
| Federal | $(627,589) |
| State | (120,443) |
| Total current | (748,032) |
| Deferred: |  |
| Federal | (42,731) |
| State | (8,517) |
| Total deferred | (51,248) |
| Total income tax benefit | $(799,280) |

There were no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2022.

Federal statute remains open for federal tax returns filed in the previous three reporting periods. Various state income tax statutes remain open for the previous three to six reporting periods.

## 7. Employee Benefits

CHD employees who meet certain service requirements may participate in a defined-contribution thrift plan sponsored by BOKF, NA. Employee contributions are matched by CHD equal to 6% of base compensation as defined in the plan. CHD matching contribution rates range from 50% for employees with less than four years of service to 200% for employees with 15 or more years of service. Additionally, a maximum non-elective annual contribution of up to $750 is made for employees whose annual base compensation is less than $40,000. Participants may direct investments in their account to a variety of options, including the Parent's common stock fund or Cavanal Hill Funds. Employer contributions invested in accordance with the participant's investment options vest over five years. CHD employees also participate in healthcare and other benefit plans sponsored by BOKF, NA. Total allocated expense from these benefit plans to CHD, included in personnel expense, was $168,496 for 2022.

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CHD's employees may also be awarded share-based compensation through the Parent's various share-based compensation plans, primarily in the form of non-vested common shares of the Parent. Grant date fair value of non-vested shares is based on the then-current market value of the Parent's common stock. Non-vested shares generally vest in three years and are subject to a two year holding period after vesting. Compensation cost is recognized as expense over the service period, which is generally the vesting period. Expense is reduced for estimated forfeitures over the vesting period and adjusted for actual forfeitures as they occur. In 2022, the Parent allocated $9,739 of share-based compensation benefit to CHD, which is included in personnel expense.

### 8. Subsequent Events

CHD has evaluated events from the date of the financial statements on December 31, 2022, through the date the financial statements were issued. No events were identified requiring recognition in and/or disclosure in the Financial Statements.

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# Supplemental Information

Schedule I

# **Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.**

# **Computation of Net Capital Pursuant to Rule 15c3-1**

**December 31, 2022**

| Net capital |  |
| --- | --- |
| Stockholder's equity | $1,986,595 |
| Deduct ownership equity not allowable for net capital | - |
| Total ownership equity qualified for net capital | 1,986,595 |
| Non-allowable assets: |  |
| Fixed assets | 118,612 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 97,572 |
| Income tax receivable from Parent | 60,157 |
| Deferred tax asset | 41,520 |
| Total non-allowable assets | 317,861 |
| Other deductions or charges | 35,391 |
| Net capital before haircuts | 1,633,343 |
| Regulatory haircuts on certain cash equivalents | 33,234 |
| Net capital | $1,600,109 |
| Computation of basic net capital requirement |  |
| Minimum net capital required (1/15 of aggregate indebtedness) | $41,390 |
| Minimum dollar net capital requirement | $5,000 |
| Net capital requirement | $41,390 |
| Excess net capital | $1,558,719 |
| Computation of aggregate indebtedness |  |
| Total aggregate indebtedness | $620,852 |
| Deduct adjustment based on deposits in Special Reserve Bank Accounts (15c3-1(c)(1)(vii)) | - |
| Total aggregate indebtedness | $620,852 |
| Percentage of aggregate indebtedness to net capital | 38.80% |

CHD does not carry its own customer accounts.

There are no material differences between the Company's computation included in this report and the corresponding schedule included in the Company's unaudited December 31, 2022, Part II FOCUS report.

*See accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.*

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Schedule II

# **Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.**

# **Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements  
Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission  
December 31, 2022**---

The Company is exempt from the provisions of Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, pursuant to paragraph (k)(1) of the rule.

CHD does not carry its own customer accounts.

There are no material differences between the Company’s computation included in this report and the corresponding schedule included in the Company’s unaudited December 31, 2022, Part II FOCUS report.

*See accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.*

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Schedule III

# **Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.**

# **Information Relating to Possession or Control Requirements  
Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission  
December 31, 2022**---

The Company is exempt from the provisions of Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, pursuant to paragraph (k)(1) of the rule.

There are no material differences between the Company’s computation included in this report and the corresponding schedule included in the Company’s unaudited December 31, 2022, Part II FOCUS report.

*See accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.*

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CAVANAL HILL
Distributors

One Williams Center
15th Floor
Tulsa, OK 74172
www.cavanahill.com

# Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.'s Exemption Report

Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc. (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 Report was prepared as required by 17 C.F.R. § 240.17a- 5(d)(1) and (4). To the best of its knowledge and belief, the Company states the following:

(1) The Company claimed an exemption from 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3 under the following provision of 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3(k)(1)

(2) The Company met the identified exemption provision in 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3(k) throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception.

Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.

I, Craig Swanson, swear that, to my best knowledge and belief, this Exemption Report is true and correct.

By: Signed: Craig Swanson
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 31, 2023

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## Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Management of Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.

We have reviewed management's statements, included in the accompanying Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc.'s Exemption Report, in which (1) Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc. (the Company) identified the following provision of 17 C.F.R. § 15c3-3(k) under which the Company claimed an exemption from 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3(k): (1) (the 'exemption provision') and (2) the Company stated that it met the identified exemption in 17 C.F.R. § 240.15c3-3(k) throughout the most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, without exception. Management is responsible for compliance with the exemption provision 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 the Company'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)(1) of Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Board of Directors, management, the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, other regulatory agencies that rely on Rule 17a-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in their regulation of registered brokers and dealers, and other recipients specified by Rule 17a-5(d)(6) and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties.

Tulsa, Oklahoma January 31, 2023

*Ernst & Young LLP*

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM X-17A-5

### ANNUAL AUDITED REPORT

### Filer Information

**Filer CIK:** 0001636361

**Filer CCC:** XXXXXXXX

**Is this a LIVE or TEST filing?:** LIVE

**Would you like a Return Copy?:** No

### Submission Information

**Report Period Begin Date:** 01-01-2022

**Report Period End Date:** 12-31-2022

**Type of Registrant:** Broker-dealer

**Any material weaknesses identified?:** No

### Registrant Identification

**Name of Broker-Dealer:** CAVANAL HILL DISTRIBUTORS, INC,

**Business Address:** ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, 15TH FLOOR, TULSA, OK, 74172

**Contact Person:** Craig Swanson

**Contact Phone:** 918-295-0550

### Independent Public Accountant Identification

**Accountant Name:** Ernst & Young LLP

**Accountant Address:** 1700 One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK, 74172

**Accountant Type:** Certified Public Accountant

### OATH OR AFFIRMATION

I, **Craig M Swanson**, swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the accompanying financial statements and supporting schedules pertaining to the firm of **CAVANAL HILL DISTRIBUTORS, INC,**, as of **12-31-2022**, are true and correct.

**Signature:** Craig M Swanson

**Title:** VP, SENIOR DIVISION CONTROLLER

**Notarized:** Yes