🏦LTB
Series 63: Regulation of Investment Advisers
Series 63 practice questionhardDefinition of Investment Adviser — Multi-State Business and Exemptions

In a state-administrator case study, the scenario starts here. Prioritize the registration trigger and ignore irrelevant noise. HarborView Consultants is a partnership located in State A that provides investment advice exclusively to five high-net-worth individuals: two are residents of State B, and three are residents of State C. HarborView does not maintain offices in States B or C, nor does it solicit any other clients in those states. Under the Uniform Securities Act, which of the following best describes HarborView’s registration and exemption status as an investment adviser in States B and C?

  1. AHarborView is only exempt from registration in State C, since it has more than five clients in State B.
  2. BHarborView is exempt from registration in both States B and C under the de minimis exemption, provided it has no place of business there and fewer than six clients in each state.✓ Correct answer
  3. CHarborView is not considered an investment adviser in States B and C under the USA due to the lack of physical presence.
  4. DHarborView must register as an investment adviser in both States B and C because it has clients who are residents there.
Explanation

Why BHarborView is exempt from registration in both States B and C under the de minimis exemption, provided it has no place of business there and fewer than six clients in each state.

The USA provides a 'de minimis' exemption for investment advisers with no place of business in a state and no more than five clients in that state during the preceding 12 months (USA Section 403(b)). HarborView has fewer than six clients in each state and no offices there, so it is exempt from registration in both States B and C. This version tests the same concept with a different fact pattern wrapper.

Turn it into reps

Reading one answer is not the same as being ready

Lucky the Banker is a free practice app with 646+ Series 63 questions, weak-area tracking, and timed mock exams. No credit card, no paywall.

Related Regulation of Investment Advisers questions