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Series 63: Regulation of Investment Advisers
Series 63 practice questioneasyInstitutional Adviser Exemption

An adviser in State Y has only insurance companies as clients. The firm has no office in State Z, but advises an insurance company located there. Is the adviser required to register in State Z?

  1. ANo, because the adviser only deals with institutional clients and has no office in State Z.✓ Correct answer
  2. BYes, because the adviser solicits clients in State Z.
  3. CNo, because insurance companies are always exempt from state laws.
  4. DYes, unless the insurance company is a captive insurer.
Explanation

Why ANo, because the adviser only deals with institutional clients and has no office in State Z.

Advisers with only institutional clients and no office in a state are exempt from registration under USA 403(b)(7). Options B and D ignore this exemption, while C overstates the exemption’s scope.

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