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Series 63: Regulation of Investment Advisers
Series 63 practice questionhardRegistration – IARs of Federal Covered Advisers

Which statement is TRUE about IAR registration for federal covered advisers under the USA?

  1. AIARs must register in all states where their clients reside
  2. BIARs must register only in states where they have a place of business✓ Correct answer
  3. CIAR registration is not required in any state for federal covered advisers
  4. DIARs must register with the SEC only
Explanation

Why BIARs must register only in states where they have a place of business

IARs of federal covered advisers only register in states where they have a place of business, not in all client states. Registration with the SEC is for advisers, not IARs (USA Section 404(a)).

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