1. All of the following would likely be considered an investment adviser representative except a(n):
A. Customer service rep who is paid bonuses based on how clients rate his service
B. Stockbroker who receives an agreed-upon dollar fee for giving advice to each client
C. Wealth manager who receives a fee equal to a percentage of the assets she manages
D. Investment professional whose firm pays him a salary regardless of how many clients he advises
2. Which of the following is the key distinguishing feature between an investment adviser and an IAR?
A. The adviser works for the IAR
B. The IAR works for the adviser
C. The IAR must meet a net capital requirement
D. Only the investment adviser, not the IAR, can make recommendations to clients
3. Which of the following would not need to register as an Investment Adviser Representative?
I. Someone who performs only clerical duties
II. Someone who serves no more than five non-institutional clients per year in a state besides their home state
III. An IAR who receives less than $500 in annual fees
IV. Someone who is working as an agent for a broker-dealer and only gives incidental advice
A. I and III only
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, and IV
4. An investment adviser representative will typically be required to meet all of the following registration and post-registration requirements except:
A. Exam or evidence of qualification
B. Have a sponsoring firm
C. Background check
D. Net capital requirements
5. An investment adviser representative’s registration must typically be renewed by:
A. December 31st of each year
B. One year from the original registration
C. Two years from the original registration
D. 30 days after his or her firm renews their primary registration