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