Series 63 practice questionhardAdviser Registration – Multiple Exemptions
An IA located in State G has no place of business in State H and only advises 2 banks and 4 individuals in State H. Which statement best describes the adviser's registration requirement in State H?
- AThe adviser is exempt because it has no place of business and only four non-institutional clients in State H✓ Correct answer
- BExempt because all individual clients reside in State G.
- CExempt due to advising only institutions.
- DExempt if none of the individuals are residents of State H.
Explanation
Why A — The adviser is exempt because it has no place of business and only four non-institutional clients in State H
The adviser has no place of business in State H and has only four non-institutional clients there. The two bank clients are institutional and do not defeat the de minimis exemption.
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