Series 63 practice questionmediumBroker-Dealer Exclusion – Special Compensation
A broker-dealer in State Y charges an annual wrap fee for providing investment advice and trade execution to retail clients. Which best describes the broker-dealer's registration requirement under the USA?
- AThe broker-dealer must register as an investment adviser due to special compensation.✓ Correct answer
- BNo IA registration is required if the broker-dealer is registered with FINRA.
- CThe broker-dealer is exempt if advice is only given to institutional clients.
- DNo registration is needed if the wrap fee is under $1,000.
Explanation
Why A — The broker-dealer must register as an investment adviser due to special compensation.
Receiving special compensation (such as a wrap fee) for advice requires broker-dealers to register as investment advisers under the USA (Section 401(c)). FINRA registration or fee amount does not alter this.
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