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Series 63: Remedies & Administrative Provisions
Series 63 practice questionhardAdministrator Powers — Jurisdiction

A broker-dealer incorporated in State A with its principal office in State B has a client in State C who was sold unregistered securities. Which state Administrator(s) have jurisdiction to take action?

  1. AOnly the Administrator of State A, where the firm is incorporated
  2. BOnly the Administrator of State B, where the principal office is located
  3. COnly the SEC, since multiple states are involved
  4. DAny state where the offer or sale was directed, including State C✓ Correct answer
Explanation

Why DAny state where the offer or sale was directed, including State C

USA Section 414 applies when an offer originates in a state, is directed to and received in a state, or is accepted there as the statute defines. State C has jurisdiction because the offer or sale was directed to and received by the client there; incorporation and principal-office location are not exclusive jurisdiction tests.

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