RANDOM & ERISA Flashcards
an IA must disclose what in Form ADV
10 years of business experience
control persons
audited balance sheet
scope of authority over client funds
manner of compensation
Registration process for a BROKER DEALER
- file application
- pay filing fee
- consent to service
- registration is effective 30 days after application
- expires on December 31st unless renewed
- Administrator may set minimum capital requirement
- Administrator may require surety bond if has custody or discretion
If there is a MERGER, ACQUISITION or SALE of BD, what is waived for the successor firm when submitting application?
the FILING FEE
Regulation D is one of the few transactions that doesn’t need to be…
REGISTERED under 1933 or the USA
Are you an AGENT if you transact business with EXISTING customers who are NOT residents of the state?
NO
Are you an AGENT if you represent the ISSUER in an EXEMPT TRANSACTION?
NO
An agent that works for a WINERY and gives a tour so you can invest in the WINERY. He represents the ISSUER.
How do you become an AGENT of a BROKER DEALER?
- file application
- pay filing fee
- consent to service
- registration is effective 30 days after administrator received notice
- expires on December 31st unless renewed
ABC test for Investment Advisor (FIRM)
A- advice
B- business
C- compensation
amounts allowed to contribute to CAMPAIGNS
$350 - Investment Advisor Rep (able to vote)
$150 - not able to vote
$250- broker dealers
Defined contribution plan for a SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
SIMPLE 401(k)
What type of plan can only be opened by BUSINESSES with NO EMPLOYEES?
SOLO 401(k)
What OTHER person can be included in a SOLO 401(k)?
SPOUSES
In what type of plan MUST an EMPLOYER contribute the a FIXED PERCENTAGE of the employees salary?
MONEY PURCHASE PLANS
Retirement plan for non-profits and public school systems.
403(b)
Also called tax-deferred annuities
tax-sheltered annuities
403(b) can only be invested in
annuity contracts
custodial accounts holding mutual fund shares
retirement income accounts