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Series 63: Regulation of Investment Advisers
Series 63 practice questioneasyThree-Prong Test

Which of the following is NOT one of the three prongs used to determine investment adviser status under the USA?

  1. AProviding advice about securities
  2. BReceiving compensation for advice
  3. CBeing registered with the SEC✓ Correct answer
  4. DBeing in the business of giving such advice
Explanation

Why CBeing registered with the SEC

Being registered with the SEC is not a prong of the investment adviser definition. The three prongs are advice about securities, in the business, and compensation (Section 401(c)).

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