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Series 63: Regulation of Broker-Dealers & Agents
Series 63 practice questioneasyExempt Broker-Dealer Scenarios

Which of the following broker-dealers is NOT required to register in State Z under the USA?

  1. AA firm with an office in State Z and institutional clients only
  2. BA New York-based firm with no office in State Z but with two retail clients in State Z
  3. CA firm with no office in State Z dealing exclusively with issuers, other BDs, and institutional investors in State Z✓ Correct answer
  4. DA broker-dealer with no office in State Z, but with 10 retail clients in State Z
Explanation

Why CA firm with no office in State Z dealing exclusively with issuers, other BDs, and institutional investors in State Z

A broker-dealer with no office that deals only with issuers, other BDs, or institutions is exempt (USA Section 401(c)). Retail clients (B, D) remove the exemption. An office in the state (A) also requires registration.

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