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Series 63: Regulation of Broker-Dealers & Agents
Series 63 practice questionhardAdministrator Actions - Multi-State Scenarios

An agent registered in States X and Y is found to have excessively traded client accounts in both states, but claims lack of clear guidelines on trading frequency. What is the Administrator’s MOST LIKELY action?

  1. AInitiate enforcement actions in both states, as churning is prohibited regardless of guidelines✓ Correct answer
  2. BTake no action since the agent claims ambiguity
  3. CRequire only the broker-dealer to pay restitution
  4. DRefer the matter solely to FINRA
Explanation

Why AInitiate enforcement actions in both states, as churning is prohibited regardless of guidelines

Ambiguity in internal policy does not excuse violations of the USA (Section 412). Administrators can take action regardless of the agent’s understanding. B, C, and D are contrary to the USA’s regulatory approach.

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