Unit 2-General Supervision Flashcards
When is New Account Form Needed?
By settlement of first trade
New Account Info
- Name and address
- Occupation and name and address of employer
- DOB
- SSN or Tax ID
- Is customer affiliated?
- Citizenship
- Signature of rep and principal
- Discretion, Hypothecation, Release of Info to 3rd Party (if applicable)
NOTE: A SSN is not needed so long as client can prove one has been applied for
Info Needed for Recommendations
- Income, Net Worth, Tax Status
- Number of dependents
- Investment Objectives/Risk Tolerance
- Other holdings
Quantitative Suitability
- A recommendation must be assessed as it pertains to the client’s overall portfolio
- While there is no set metric, high turnover and or excessive trading may indicate a violation
Who approves new accounts?
53, 9/10, or 24
Institutional Accounts
- Bank, S&L, Insurance Co, or Mutual Fund Co
- IA registered under Act of ‘40 or state admin
- Any person or entity with 50+ million in total assets
What info is not needed from an institutional account?
-Tax Status
NOTE: Suitability is still needed if recommendations are to be made
Control Relationship Disclosure
Control relationships should be disclosed to clients before recommending the purchase/sale of effected securities. If not made at this time, it must be disclosed in writing by settlement (usually on confirm)
-Discretionary trades of control securities can only be made if the client specifically authorizes it
Not Held
An order (that is not discretionary) in which the client allows BD to determine time order is placed
Discretionary Approval and Supervision
- S53 or 9/10 prior to first trade
- Discretionary order tickets must be principal approved promptly after execution
- Regular discretionary account review should be conducted to review potential churning/unsuitable trades
JWROS Basics
- Checks must be made out to, and endorsed by all parties
- Good delivery requires all securities to be endorsed by all parties prior to sale
Multiple Accounts (guaranteed)
Multiple account registrations for one client.
- Client must attest that no other person has an interest in the accounts
- May be consolidated for margin purposes (guaranteed accounts)
Partnership Accounts
A UA with two or more individuals
-Partnership agreement must be on file with the firm and annual amendments should be obtained by the firm
Corporate Accounts
BD must have Corporate Resolution or other documentation stating who has trading authority on the account(s)
Margin in Partnerships or Corp Accounts
Only allowed if expressly stated in partnership agreement or Corp resolution