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Series 63: Regulation of Investment Advisers
Series 63 practice questionmediumEdge Case: Pension Fund Advisory

An adviser with no physical office in State Q provides advice exclusively to a corporate pension fund registered with the SEC. Is the adviser required to register in State Q?

  1. AYes, since the pension fund is a private entity.
  2. BNo, because advice is limited to an institutional client and there is no office in State Q.✓ Correct answer
  3. CYes, because the pension fund is not a bank or insurance company.
  4. DNo, but only if the pension fund does not compensate the adviser.
Explanation

Why BNo, because advice is limited to an institutional client and there is no office in State Q.

The institutional adviser exemption (USA 403(b)(7)) includes pension funds; no office and exclusive institutional clients means no registration required. Options A and C misunderstand the scope; D incorrectly adds a compensation condition.

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