Series 63 practice questionhardStop Orders and Fraud
A registration by qualification in State G is effective, but later the Administrator learns the company's CEO was convicted of securities fraud 4 years ago. The offering is ongoing. Which action is the Administrator MOST likely to take?
- AIssue a retroactive stop order, halting all further sales.✓ Correct answer
- BPermit sales to continue but require additional disclosures in the prospectus.
- CDo nothing, as the fraud was disclosed to the Administrator.
- DRevoke registration only if the CEO resigns.
Explanation
Why A — Issue a retroactive stop order, halting all further sales.
A stop order can be issued if a principal was convicted of securities fraud within the past 10 years (USA Sec. 306). Disclosure does not avoid stop order, and revocation is not conditional on resignation.
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