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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [] Check the appropriate box: [] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X

AVK / Advent Convertible and Income Fund / SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT A Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned agree that the statement on this Schedule 13G with respect to the common stock of Advent Convertible and Income Fund is, and any amendments thereto (including amendments on Schedule 13D) signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of them pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Delivery other than in the manner or to the addresses listed below will not constitute valid delivery.

DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS CERTIFICATE Delivery other than in the manner or to the addresses listed below will not constitute valid delivery.

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RIGHTS OFFERING ARE SET FORTH IN THE FUND'S PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 AND ACCOMPANYING PROSPECTUS DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 (TOGETHER, THE "PROSPECTUS") AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. COP

RIGHTS CERTIFICATE #:                                                                     NUMBER OF RIGHTS THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RIGHTS OFFERING ARE SET FORTH IN THE FUND'S PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 AND ACCOMPANYING PROSPECTUS DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 (TOGETHER, THE "PROSPECTUS") AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 23, 2024 (September 20,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 23, 2024 (September 20, 2024) Advent Convertible and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21309 11-3683138 (State or other jurisdic

SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT

SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT This SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of September 10, 2024, by and between Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (the “Subscription Agent”) and Advent Convertible and Income Fund (the “Company”).

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Advent Convertible & Income Fund Subscribed for under the Primary Subscription and Pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Advent Convertible & Income Fund Subscribed for under the Primary Subscription and Pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege As set forth in the Prospectus Supplement, dated September 20, 2024, and the accompanying Prospectus, dated September 12, 2024 (collectively, the “Prospectus”), this form or one substantially equivalent hereto may be used as a means of effecting subscription and payment for all of the Fund’s common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

September 10, 2024

September 10, 2024 Advent Convertible and Income Fund 888 Seventh Avenue 31st Floor New York, NY 10106 Attn: Tony Huang RE: Advent Convertible and Income Fund (AVK) – Rights Offer Dear Mr.

ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND 11,533,627 Shares of Beneficial Interest Issuable Upon Exercise of Transferable Rights to Subscribe for Such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT

ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND 11,533,627 Shares of Beneficial Interest Issuable Upon Exercise of Transferable Rights to Subscribe for Such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT New York, New York September 20, 2024 UBS Securities LLC 11 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 Ladies and Gentlemen: Each of Advent Convertible and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Advent Capita

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 320 South canal StReEt Chicago, Illinois 60606-5707

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 320 South canal StReEt Chicago, Illinois 60606-5707 TEL: (312) 407-0700 FAX: (312) 407-0411 www.

11,533,627 Common Shares Advent Convertible and Income Fund Issuable Upon Exercise of Transferrable Subscription Rights to Subscribe for Common Shares

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated September 12, 2024) 11,533,627 Common Shares Advent Convertible and Income Fund Issuable Upon Exercise of Transferrable Subscription Rights to Subscribe for Common Shares Advent Convertible Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 18, 2024 (September 18,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 18, 2024 (September 18, 2024) Advent Convertible and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21309 11-3683138 (State or other jurisdic

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP]

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] August 30, 2024 Raymond Be Shandy Pumphrey Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Advent Convertible and Income Fund Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos.

All or a portion of these securities have been physically segregated in connection with the borrowings and reverse repurchase agreements. As of July 31, 2023, the total value of securities segregated was $768,384,934.

Advent Convertible and Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) July 31, 2023 Shares Value COMMON STOCKS† - 14.

All or a portion of these securities have been physically segregated in connection with the borrowings and reverse repurchase agreements. As of January 31, 2024, the total value of securities segregated was $706,251,971.

Advent Convertible and Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) January 31, 2024 Shares Value COMMON STOCKS† - 12.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [] Check the appropriate box: [] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X

Advent Convertible and Income Fund 888 Seventh Ave, 31st Floor New York, NY 10019

Advent Convertible and Income Fund 888 Seventh Ave, 31st Floor New York, NY 10019 June 6, 2024 U.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [] Check the appropriate box: [] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [] Check the appropriate box: [] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X

Alcoa Corp.

Advent Convertible and Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) January 31, 2022 Shares Value COMMON STOCKS† - 19.

EXPLANATION OF RESPONSES: REMARKS:

UNITED STATES OMB APPROVAL SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OMB Number: 3235-0101 Washington, D.

NextEra Energy, Inc.

Advent Convertible and Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) July 31, 2021 Shares Value COMMON STOCKS† - 14.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Def

Advent Convertible and Income Fund

Advent Convertible and Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) January 31, 2021 Shares Value COMMON STOCKS† - 11.

Advent Convertible and Income Fund

Advent Convertible and Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) July 31, 2020 Shares Value COMMON STOCKS† - 9.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

Advent Convertible and Income Fund

Advent Convertible and Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) January 31, 2020 Shares Value COMMON STOCKS† - 8.

Third Amended and Restated By-Laws of Advent Convertible and Income Fund

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I Shareholder Meetings Section 1.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2019 (November 1, 2019) Advent Convertible and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21309 11-3683138 (State or other jurisdictio

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund NPORT-EX - - ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND NQ

Advent Convertible and Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) July 31, 2019 Shares Value COMMON STOCKS† - 8.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund DEF 14A - - AVK

ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND (NYSE: AVK) 888 SEVENTH AVENUE, 31st FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of Advent Convertible and Income Fund (“AVK” or the “Trust”) (formerly “Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund”), that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Trust (the “Annual Meeting”) will be held at the offices of the Trust’s counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 4 Times Square, 38th Floor, New York, New York 10036, on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.

Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 888 Seventh Ave, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White, Treasurer 888 Seventh Ave, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: November 1, 2018 – January 31, 2019 Item 1.

Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 888 Seventh Ave, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White, Treasurer 888 Seventh Ave, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: May 1, 2018 – July 31, 2018 Item 1.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 155 NORTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606-1720 TEL: (312) 407-0700 FAX: (312) 407-0411

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 155 NORTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606-1720 TEL: (312) 407-0700 FAX: (312) 407-0411 www.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SECURITY AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of August 22, 2018 among Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, as pledgor (the “Pledgor”), and Société Générale, as agent under the Credit Agreement (in such capacity, the “Agent”). WHEREAS, the Pledgor, the Agent and Société Générale, New York Branch (

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2018 Securities Act File No.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COLLATERAL ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENT

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COLLATERAL ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COLLATERAL ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of August 22, 2018 among Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, as pledgor (the “Pledgor”), Société Générale, as collateral agent under the Security Agreement (in such capacity, the “Secured Party”), and The Bank of New York Mellon, as

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of August 22, 2018 among Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, as borrower (the “Borrower” or “AVK”), Société Générale, New York Branch, as lender (the “Lender”), and Société Générale, as agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”). WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Len

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 155 NORTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606-1720 TEL: (312) 407-0700 FAX: (312) 407-0411

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 155 NORTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606-1720 TEL: (312) 407-0700 FAX: (312) 407-0411 www.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK LCM (Prospectus)

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (“AGC”) ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (“LCM”) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (“AVK”) June 22, 2018 Dear Valued Shareholder, Thank you for being an investor in the Advent Claymore Funds.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK AGC (Prospectus)

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (“AGC”) ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (“LCM”) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (“AVK”) June 22, 2018 Dear Valued Shareholder, Thank you for being an investor in the Advent Claymore Funds.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund 425 (Prospectus)

Advent Claymore Funds Call Script (CONFIRM RECEIPT OF PROXY MATERIAL) Good (morning, afternoon, evening), my name is (AGENT’S FULL NAME).

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund 425 (Prospectus)

Advent Claymore Funds Call Script (CONFIRM RECEIPT OF PROXY MATERIAL) Good (morning, afternoon, evening), my name is (AGENT’S FULL NAME).

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund 425 (Prospectus)

Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Merger Q&A Closed-End Funds (AGC, LCM, AVK) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (AVK), Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II (AGC), and Advent/ Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund (LCM), each a closed-end fund (together, the “Funds”) recently announced certain proposals that affect the Funds.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund 425 (Prospectus)

Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Merger Q&A Closed-End Funds (AGC, LCM, AVK) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (AVK), Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II (AGC), and Advent/ Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund (LCM), each a closed-end fund (together, the “Funds”) recently announced certain proposals that affect the Funds.

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (“AVK”) PROXY FOR A JOINT ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2018

PROXY CARD SIGN, DATE AND VOTE ON THE REVERSE SIDE PROXY VOTING OPTIONS YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our reports dated December 26, 2017, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in the October 31, 2017 Annual Reports on Form N-CSR of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II, Advent/Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund, and Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the “Funds”).

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (“AGC”) PROXY FOR A JOINT ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2018

PROXY CARD SIGN, DATE AND VOTE ON THE REVERSE SIDE PROXY VOTING OPTIONS YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 25, 2018 Securities Act File No.

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP]

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] May 25, 2018 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund 888 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, New York 10019 RE: Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund — Registration Statement on Form N-14 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special counsel to Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the “Fund”), a statutory trust created under the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the “DSTA”), in connection with the registration statement on Form N-14 (File No.

ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (“LCM”) PROXY FOR A JOINT ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2018

PROXY CARD SIGN, DATE AND VOTE ON THE REVERSE SIDE PROXY VOTING OPTIONS YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund CORRESP

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] May 25, 2018 Alison White David Manion Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File Nos.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund CORRESP

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund 888 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, New York 10019 May 25, 2018 Alison White Senior Counsel Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File Nos.

Fee and Service Schedule for Stock Transfer Services Between Each of the Guggenheim Closed-End Investment Companies Listed on Schedule 1 and Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Fee and Service Schedule for Stock Transfer Services Between Each of the Guggenheim Closed-End Investment Companies Listed on Schedule 1 and Computershare Inc.

SERVICING AGREEMENT

SERVICING AGREEMENT This Servicing Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of March 14, 2018, between Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Guggenheim”).

CREDIT AGREEMENT

CREDIT AGREEMENT This CREDIT AGREEMENT is made as of December 15, 2017, among Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Borrower”), Société Générale, New York Branch, as lender (the “Lender”) and Société Générale, as agent (the “Agent”).

FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT

FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made as of this 2nd day of May, 2003 by and between Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust having its principal place of business at 1065 Avenue of the Americas, 3151 Floor, New York, New York 10018 (hereinafter called the “Fund”) and The Bank of New York, a New York corporation authorized to do a banking business, having its principal place of business at One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286 (hereinafter called the “Bank”).

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our reports dated December 26, 2017, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in the October 31, 2017 Annual Reports on Form N-CSR of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II, Advent/Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund, and Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the “Funds”).

CUSTODY AGREEMENT

CUSTODY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of May 2, 2003 between Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a statutory, a business trust organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware having its principal office and place of business at 1065 Avenue of the Americas, 31st Floor, New York, New York 10018 (the “Fund”) and The Bank of New York, a New York corporation authorized to do a banking business having its principal office and place of business at One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286 (“Custodian”).

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2018

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2018 Securities Act File No.

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT This First Amendment (“Amendment”), effective as of March 20, 2017 (“Effective Date”) is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) made as of December 1, 2015 by and between each of the Guggenheim closed-end investment companies listed on Schedule 1 attached hereto, as may be amended from time to time (each a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds”), and Computershare Inc.

SECURITY AGREEMENT

SECURITY AGREEMENT This SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of December 15, 2017, between Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Pledgor”), and Société Générale, as agent under the Credit Agreement (as defined herein) (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Agent”) for the benefit of itself and the Lender (as defined below).

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP]

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] April 12, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund N-14 Filing Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the ?Fund?), we are enclosing herewith for filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ?Securities Act?), and the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder, one electronically signed Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the ?Registration Statement?).

ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (“LCM”) PROXY FOR A JOINT ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2018

PROXY CARD SIGN, DATE AND VOTE ON THE REVERSE SIDE PROXY VOTING OPTIONS YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN.

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (“AGC”) PROXY FOR A JOINT ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2018

PROXY CARD SIGN, DATE AND VOTE ON THE REVERSE SIDE PROXY VOTING OPTIONS YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN.

Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Between Each of the Guggenheim Closed-End Investment Companies Listed on Schedule 1 Attached Hereto and Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Between Each of the Guggenheim Closed-End Investment Companies Listed on Schedule 1 Attached Hereto and Computershare Inc.

FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENT

FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made as of May 2, 2003 between Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the “Fund”) and The Bank of New York (“BNY”).

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (“AVK”) PROXY FOR A JOINT ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2018

PROXY CARD SIGN, DATE AND VOTE ON THE REVERSE SIDE PROXY VOTING OPTIONS YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN.

AMENDMENT TO FUND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

AMENDMENT TO FUND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into, as of this 28th day of September, 2016, by and between Rydex Fund Services, LLC (“RFS”) and each closed-end registered investment company listed on Schedule A hereto (as amended from time to time) (each a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”).

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY Each of the undersigned officers and trustees of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Trust”), do constitute and appoint Edward C.

COLLATERAL ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENT

COLLATERAL ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of December 15, 2017, among Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (“Pledgor”), Société Générale, as Collateral Agent under the Security Agreement referred to below (“Secured Party”) and The Bank of New York Mellon (“Securities Intermediary”).

COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES ADDENDUM TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT

COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES ADDENDUM TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT This Compliance Support Services Addendum by and between each fund listed on Exhibit 2 attached hereto (the “Fund”) and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON (“BNY Mellon”), effective as of the date of the relevant Fund Accounting Agreement entered into by and between the same parties.

FUND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

FUND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made as of this 20th day of June, 2013, by and between each closed-end registered investment company listed on Schedule A hereto (as amended from time to time), (each individually referred to below as a “Trust”) and Rydex Fund Services, LLC (“RFS” or the “Administrator”), a Maryland limited liability company having its principal place of business at 805 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: November 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018 Item 1.

Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.CERT 2 ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whi

Second Amended and Restated By-Laws of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I Shareholder Meetings Section 1.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 13, 2018 (March 7, 2018) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21309 11-3683138 (State or ot

AGC / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund II CORRESP

[Advent Funds Letterhead] March 6, 2018 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 RE: Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (811-21309) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II (811-22022) Advent/Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund (811-21504) Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for your telephonic comments concerning the annual

AGC / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund II / RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) 007639107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the ru

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Schedule 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event whic

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund - AVK

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant?s telephone number, including area code: ( 212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: May 1, 2017 ? July 31, 2017 Item 1.

/s/ Tracy V. Maitland

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Schedule 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C109 (CUSIP Number) September 14, 2017 (Date of Event whi

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund SC TO-I/A

Document As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 13, 2017 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offers

Exhibit Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offers New York, NY ? September 7, 2017 ? Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (NYSE: AVK) and Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II (NYSE: AGC) (each a ?Fund? and together, the ?Funds?) announced today the expiration and preliminary results for each Fund?s tender offer for up to 15% of each Fund?s common shares (?Shares?) (the ?Tender Offers?).

Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Final Results of Tender Offers

Exhibit Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Final Results of Tender Offers New York, NY ? September 12, 2017 ? Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (NYSE: AVK) and Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II (NYSE: AGC) (each a ?Fund? and together, the ?Funds?) announced today the final results for each Fund?s tender offer for up to 15% of each Fund?s common shares (?Shares?) (the ?Tender Offers?).

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund II AVK AGC LCM

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (NYSE: AVK) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (NYSE: AGC) ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (NYSE: LCM) 888 Seventh Avenue, 31 st Floor New York, NY 10019 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS To be held on September 27, 2017 Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of each of Advent Claymore Conv

Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Tender Offers

Exhibit Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Tender Offers New York, NY ? August 9, 2017 ? Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (NYSE: AVK) and Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II (NYSE: AGC) (each a ?Fund? and together, the ?Funds?) announced today that each Fund?s tender offer (the ?Tender Offers?) to purchase for cash up to 15% of such Fund?s outstanding common shares of beneficial interest (the ?Shares?) at a price per Share equal to 98% of such Fund?s net asset value (?NAV?) per Share, as of the business day immediately following the expiration of the Tender Offer, will commence on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 and expire, unless otherwise extended, at 5:00 p.

Instructions for Withdrawal of Previously Tendered Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund

Exhibit Instructions for Withdrawal of Previously Tendered Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund If you tendered to Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Fund?), in connection with the offer by the Fund to purchase for cash up to 3,537,132 (approximately 15%) of its issued and outstanding common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

Offer to Purchase Up to 3,537,132 of the Issued and Outstanding Common Shares Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund 98% of Net Asset Value Per Common Share Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund in Exchange for Cash THE O

Exhibit Offer to Purchase Up to 3,537,132 of the Issued and Outstanding Common Shares of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Common Share by Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

OFFER BY Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 3,537,132 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE THE OFFER TO PURCHASE AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE A

Exhibit OFFER BY Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 3,537,132 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE THE OFFER TO PURCHASE AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

OFFER BY Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 3,537,132 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE THE OFFER TO PURCHASE AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE A

Exhibit OFFER BY Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 3,537,132 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE THE OFFER TO PURCHASE AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

. Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund + Georgeson LLC 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor New York, NY 10104 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO TENDER SHARES OF ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES & INCOME FUND Pursuant to the Offer to P

avk2017tenderletteroftra . Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund + Georgeson LLC 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor New York, NY 10104 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO TENDER SHARES OF ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES & INCOME FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated August 9, 2017, Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund has offered to purchase up to 3,537,132 (a

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund SC TO-I

Document As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2017. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund (Name of Fi

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES & INCOME FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated August 9, 2017

Exhibit NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES & INCOME FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated August 9, 2017 This form, or one substantially equivalent hereto, must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if certificates representing common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Mich

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2017. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Filing

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund - AVK

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant?s telephone number, including area code: ( 212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: November 1, 2016 ? January 31, 2017 Item 1.

AGC / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund II / RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) 007639107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rul

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: May 1, 2016 – July 31, 2016 Item 1.

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK AGC LCM

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (NYSE: AVK) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (NYSE: AGC) ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (NYSE: LCM) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th floor New York, New York 10020 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS To be held on September 28, 2016 Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of each of Advent

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK AGC LCM

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (NYSE: AVK) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (NYSE: AGC) ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (NYSE: LCM) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th floor New York, New York 10020 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS To be held on September 28, 2016 Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of each of Advent

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Schedule 13D/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capit

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

Saba Capital Management, L. P. - Schedule 13D/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Cap

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Micha

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k)

EX-99 2 exhibit1.htm EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agre

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. [])* Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michae

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C109 (CUSIP Number) April 6, 2016

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: November 1, 2015 – January 31, 2016 Item 1.

Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant?s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: May 1, 2015 ? July 31, 2015 Item 1.

Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK AGC LCM

gug62845-def14a.htm ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (NYSE: AVK) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (NYSE: AGC) ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (NYSE: LCM) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th floor New York, New York 10020 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS To be held on September 30, 2015 Notice is hereby given to the shareholde

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund ESP

[INSERT ADVENT LETTERHEAD] July 16, 2015 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make th

ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund AVK (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: November 1, 2014 – January 31, 2015 Item 1.

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund - AVK

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: May 1, 2014 – July 31, 2014 Item 1.

Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund DEF 14A - - AVK AGC LCM

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (NYSE: AVK) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (NYSE: AGC) ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (NYSE: LCM) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th floor New York, New York 10020 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS To be held on September 30, 2014 Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of each of Advent

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - AVK

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: November 1, 2013 – January 31, 2014 Item 1.

Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accoun

Date: September 27, 2013 /s/Tracy V. Maitland Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - AVK

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: May 1, 2013 – July 31, 2013 Item 1.

- AVK AGC LCM

ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND (NYSE: AVK) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND II (NYSE: AGC) ADVENT/CLAYMORE ENHANCED GROWTH & INCOME FUND (NYSE: LCM) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th floor New York, New York 10020 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS To be held on October 16, 2013 Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of each of Advent C

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - AVK NQ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: November 1, 2012 – January 31, 2013 Item 1.

Tracy V. Maitland President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (AVK) (Name of Issuer) Auction Market Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C208 00764C307 00764C406 00764C505 00764C604 00764C703 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event whic

- SC TO-I/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(D)(1) or 13(E)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Filing Person (Issuer)) PREFERRED SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTERE

Advent Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Expiration and Results of Tender Offers for Auction Preferred Shares

Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Advent Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Expiration and Results of Tender Offers for Auction Preferred Shares Lisle, Illinois – December 13, 2012 – Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (NYSE: AVK) and Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II (NYSE: AGC) (together the “Funds”) announce the expiration and results of the previously announced tender offers for up to 100% of the outstanding auction market preferred shares (“AMPS”) of each Fund.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2012, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accoun

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ - ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES & INCOME FUND 13D AMENDMENT Activist Investment

Schedule 13D CUSIP No. 00764C SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Amendment No. 1) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund (Name of Issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C (CUSIP Number) Bank of America Corporation Bank of America Corporate Center 100 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, N

# of Shares

Exhibit 77C Results of Shareholder Votes The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund was held on October 24, 2012.

Advent Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Commencement of Tender Offers for Auction Market Preferred Shares

Exhibit (a)(5) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Advent Claymore Closed-End Funds Announce Commencement of Tender Offers for Auction Market Preferred Shares Lisle, Illinois – November 9, 2012 – Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (NYSE: AVK) and Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (NYSE: AGC) (together the “Funds”) announced today that each Fund has commenced a tender offer for up to 100% of its outstanding auction market preferred shares (“AMPS”).

Offer by ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash Up to 100% of Its Outstanding Preferred Shares (Designated Auction Market Preferred Shares – All Series) At a Price Equal to 99% of the Liquidation Preference Per Sh

Exhibit (a)(1)(i) Offer by ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash Up to 100% of Its Outstanding Preferred Shares (Designated Auction Market Preferred Shares – All Series) At a Price Equal to 99% of the Liquidation Preference Per Shares (Plus Any Unpaid Dividends Accrued Through the Expiration Date) THE FUND’S OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

Offer by ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND to Purchase for Cash Up To 100% of Its Outstanding Preferred Shares (Designated Auction Market Preferred Shares – All Series)

Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) Offer by ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND to Purchase for Cash Up To 100% of Its Outstanding Preferred Shares (Designated Auction Market Preferred Shares – All Series) November 9, 2012 To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees: We have been appointed to act as Depositary in connection with the offer by Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), to purchase for cash up to 100% of its outstanding preferred shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

Instructions for Withdrawal Previously Tendered Preferred Shares Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund

Exhibit (a)(1)(v) Instructions for Withdrawal of Previously Tendered Preferred Shares of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund If you tendered to Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), in connection with the offer by the Fund to purchase for cash up to 100% of its outstanding preferred shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(D)(1) or 13(E)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Name of Filing Person (Issuer)) PREFERRED SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST, PAR VALUE $0.0

MARGIN LOAN AGREEMENT dated as of November 9, 2012 by and between ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND, as Borrower, MERRILL LYNCH PROFESSIONAL CLEARING CORP., as Lender TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit (b)(1) MARGIN LOAN AGREEMENT dated as of November 9, 2012 by and between ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND, as Borrower, and MERRILL LYNCH PROFESSIONAL CLEARING CORP.

ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENT

Exhibit (b)(3) Execution Version ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENT Account Control Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of November 9, 2012 by and among Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp.

Offer by ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND to Purchase for Cash Up To 100% of Its Outstanding Preferred Shares (Designated Auction Market Preferred Shares – All Series)

Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) Offer by ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND to Purchase for Cash Up To 100% of Its Outstanding Preferred Shares (Designated Auction Market Preferred Shares – All Series) November 9, 2012 To Our Clients: Enclosed for your consideration is the Offer to Purchase dated November 9, 2012 in connection with the offer by Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), to purchase for cash up to 100% of its outstanding preferred shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Tender Preferred Shares (Designated Auction Market Preferred Shares – All Series) ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated November 9, 2012 THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS

Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Tender Preferred Shares (Designated Auction Market Preferred Shares – All Series) of ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated November 9, 2012 THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

Customer Account Agreement

Exhibit (b)(2) Customer Account Agreement Date: November 9, 2012 Account Number(s) 836-39 Account Title: ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND This agreement (including all terms, schedules, annexes, supplements and exhibits attached hereto, this “Agreement”) is entered into between Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (“Customer”) and Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp.

- AGC/AVK

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Co-Registrants [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

- AVK/AGC/LCM

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - AVK

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: May 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012 Item 1.

Tracy V. Maitland,

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

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April 26th, 2012 Christina DiAngelo SEC SOX Review – AVK, AGC, LCM Ms. DiAngelo, Below please find our responses to your SOX review. In connection with our answers, we represent that: · The Fund is responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of the disclosure in the filings · Staff comments or changes to disclosure in response to staff comments in the filings reviewed by the staff do not foreclose t

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - AVK

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert White 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 482-1600 Date of fiscal year end: October 31 Date of reporting period: January 31, 2012 Item 1.

/s/Tracy V. Maitland

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

AVK / Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (AVK) (Name of Issuer) Auction Market Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C208 00764C307 00764C406 00764C505 00764C604 00764C703 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2011 (Date of Event whic

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - AVK FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2012 (January 18, 2012) Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21309 11-3683138 (State

AMENDED AND RESTATED ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND TABLE OF CONTENTS

EX-3.1 2 ex31.htm A&R BY-LAWS Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF ADVENT CLAYMORE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I Shareholder Meetings Section 1.1 Chairman 3 Section 1.2 Proxies; Voting 3 Section 1.3 Fixing Record Dates 3 Section 1.4 Inspectors of Election 3 Section 1.5 Records at Shareholder Meetings 3 Section 1.6 Notice of Shareholder Business and Nomin

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accoun

Results of Shareholder Votes

Results of Shareholder Votes The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund was held on October 25, 2011.

Item 1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (AVK) (Name of Issuer) Auction Market Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C208 00764C307 00764C406 00764C505 00764C604 00764C703 (CUSIP Number) October 31, 2011 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of

Tracy V. Maitland, President and

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal exe

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DEF 14A 1 a11-222912def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commiss

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2011 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 811-21309 11-3683138 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund c/o Advent Capital Management, LLC 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020

Exhibit 99.1 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund c/o Advent Capital Management, LLC 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor New York, NY 10020 August 29, 2011 Karpus Management, Inc. 183 Sully's Trail Pittsford, NY 14534 Attn: George W. Karpus Gentlemen: This letter constitutes the agreement (the "Agreement") between Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (the "F

The following constitutes Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment No. 1") to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned. This Amendment amends the original Schedule 13D as specifically set forth.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 1) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (AVK) (Name of Issuer) Auction Market Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C208 00764C307 00764C406 00764C505 00764C604 00764C703 (CUSIP Number) George W. Karpus, President Karpus Ma

Item 1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (AVK) (Name of Issuer) Auction Market Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 00764C208 00764C307 00764C406 00764C505 00764C604 00764C703 (CUSIP Number) George W. Karpus, President Karpus Management, Inc., d/b/

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal exe

/s/ Tracy V. Maitland Tracy V. Maitland, President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 00764C Page 1 of 34 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund (Name of issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (

SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 00764C Page 1 of 34 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund (Name of issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of class of securities) 00764C (CUSIP number) David Lavan, Esq. O?Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 383-5191 (N

Joint Filing Agreement

EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsib

POWER OF ATTORNEY Power of Attorney To Prepare and Execute Documents Pursuant to Sections 13 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Rules thereunder, by and on Behalf of MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER &

EXHIBIT 99.2 POWER OF ATTORNEY Power of Attorney To Prepare and Execute Documents Pursuant to Sections 13 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended (the ?Exchange Act?) and Rules thereunder, by and on Behalf of MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED The undersigned, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (the ?Corporation?), a corporation duly organized

Tracy V. Maitland, President and

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (Address of principal exe

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities an

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offic

Tracy V. Maitland, President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities an

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offic

Tracy V. Maitland, President and Chief Executive Officer

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were ma

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities an

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offic

Tracy V. Maitland, President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities an

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offic

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

Tracy V. Maitland, President and Chief Executive Officer

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of AdventClaymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 AdventClaymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive office

Tracy V. Maitland, President and Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities an

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offic

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities an

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21309 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offic

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Tracy V. Maitland, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead