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Series 63: Regulation of Investment Advisers
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?

  1. AThe adviser is exempt because it has no place of business and only four non-institutional clients in State H✓ Correct answer
  2. BExempt because all individual clients reside in State G.
  3. CExempt due to advising only institutions.
  4. DExempt if none of the individuals are residents of State H.
Explanation

Why AThe 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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