Definition Of Terms Flashcards
Examples of Securities
Stocks / Bonds / ETFs
Variable Contracts
Certificates
Interest In
Options
Single Stock Futures
The Howley Test
(What is a Security?)
Investment of Money
A Common Enterprise
Expectation of Profit
Managed by Third Party
Who is a Person?
Any natural person or any entity that can enter a legally binding contract
Examples of a Non-Person?
Deceased Persons
Legally Incompetent
Minors
Are Corporations a Person?
Yes
Define Broker Dealer
A person who affects transactions in securities for their own account or for the account of others
Broker Dealers Are Not
Investment Advisors
Agent
Bank
Savings and Loan
What is an Agent?
A natural person who represents
A broker dealer
An investment advisor
An issuer
Issuer
Any person who issues or proposes to issue a security
Define Investment Advisor
A person who provides advice for a fee
Who are exemptions to the definition of an investment advisor?
LATE
Lawyers
Accountants
Teachers
Engineers
Pension Consultants advise employees on how to:
Find their benefit plan
Advise on selection of asset managers
Pension Consultants must register when AUM hit what number?
200 million
Define Investment Counsil
Must be principally in the business of giving continuous, consistent advice
Investment Advisor Registration Database
Maintains registration information regarding investment advisors and IARs