Frequently Asked Question
Investment advisors must register with the SEC when their assets under management total what amount?
A. More than $20 million
B. More than $25 million
C. $25 million to $30 million
D. More than $30 million
Correct Answer: D
Firms with less than $25 million in assets under management generally register with the state or states in which they have a place of business and in which they have clients. Firms with assets between $25 million and $30 million may choose between state registration and SEC registration, but they are required to register with SEC when assets under management exceed $30 million.
Hint: The key to answering this question is to know that $25 million to $30 million is the gray zone with a choice between state registration and SEC registration.
B. More than $25 million
C. $25 million to $30 million
D. More than $30 million
Correct Answer: D
Firms with less than $25 million in assets under management generally register with the state or states in which they have a place of business and in which they have clients. Firms with assets between $25 million and $30 million may choose between state registration and SEC registration, but they are required to register with SEC when assets under management exceed $30 million.
Hint: The key to answering this question is to know that $25 million to $30 million is the gray zone with a choice between state registration and SEC registration.

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