Series 63 practice questionhardSuccessor Firm Fees
Firm XYZ registered as an IA in State G ceases to exist due to corporate restructuring and is succeeded by a new entity, XYZ Advisors LLC, in May. What is TRUE about registration for XYZ Advisors LLC under the USA?
- AXYZ Advisors LLC must file for registration but is not required to pay a new fee for the remainder of the year✓ Correct answer
- BXYZ Advisors LLC must file and pay a new registration fee in May
- CThe prior registration automatically transfers to XYZ Advisors LLC
- DThe firm must wait until the next annual renewal period to register
Explanation
Why A — XYZ Advisors LLC must file for registration but is not required to pay a new fee for the remainder of the year
Successor firms may file a registration for the unexpired term without additional fees (Section 406). Prior registrations do not transfer, and waiting is not required.
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