Hilltop Securities, Inc. 
					(formerly SWS, now HTS) is based in Dallas, Texas and is a fully disclosed securities 
clearing firm.  HTS is a member of The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and 
					regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
 
					HTS is also a member of the 
					Securities Investors Protection Corporation (SIPC).  To learn more about how SIPC protects
the public investor, please visit their web site at
					www.sipc.org. 
In addition to SIPC coverage,
					Hilltop Securities, Inc. insures each customer
(as defined by SIPC).  It should be
noted that this insurance coverage protects against failure of the firm etc.,
NOT against market loss. 
					
 
					HTS is the custodian of our clients 
assets.  What this means is your money is held at HTS. At no time should 
funds being deposited into your HTS brokerage account be made out to your 
					financial professional or 
to Polar Investment Counsel, Inc.  All deposits are to be made to Hilltop 
Securities Inc., for the benefit of your account.  All outside investment 
					purchases are to be made payable to respective fund or 
					entity. 
					
 
					For more information, 
					please visit their web site
at www.hilltopsecurities.com