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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questionmediumUnsolicited order vs. agent's recommendation

A client emails her agent asking for general investment advice. The agent suggests a stock not registered in the state. The client later asks to buy that stock. Does the unsolicited order exemption apply?

  1. ANo, because the agent recommended the stock.✓ Correct answer
  2. BYes, because the client initiated the purchase request.
  3. CYes, only if the agent's recommendation was general, not specific.
  4. DNo, unless the client is an institutional investor.
Explanation

Why ANo, because the agent recommended the stock.

If the agent recommends the unregistered security, it is a solicited transaction and ineligible for the exemption (USA 402(b)(3)). General requests for advice do not override the effect of specific recommendations.

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