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?
- AOnly the Administrator of State A, where the firm is incorporated
- BOnly the Administrator of State B, where the principal office is located
- COnly the SEC, since multiple states are involved
- DAny state where the offer or sale was directed, including State C✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — Any 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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