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Series 63: Regulation of Broker-Dealers & Agents
Series 63 practice questionmediumFinancial Reporting Requirements

A broker-dealer registered in State Q and with the SEC fails to file its annual audited financial statements with the Administrator. Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur as an immediate response by the Administrator?

  1. ASuspension of the broker-dealer’s state registration.
  2. BA demand for immediate production of the missing statements.
  3. CInitiation of an investigation into the broker-dealer’s financial condition.
  4. DImposition of a fine without further communication.✓ Correct answer
Explanation

Why DImposition of a fine without further communication.

The Administrator typically issues a demand or investigates before imposing penalties. Immediate fines without process (D) are least likely per USA 407(b). Suspension (A), demands (B), and investigations (C) are all permitted.

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