What’s an investment advisor representative?
An investment advisor representative (often referred to as an “IAR”) generally is defined by most states as a person who, for compensation (1) makes any recommendations regarding securities; (2) manages accounts of clients; (3) determines which recommendation or advice regarding securities should be given; (4) solicits or sells investment advisory services, or (5) supervises employees who perform any of the foregoing. Since the definition of an investment advisor representative, especially with respect to soliciting, can vary significantly from state to state, the rules of each particular state securities regulator should be consulted. If an individual meets the state’s definition of an investment advisor and maintains a place of business within a state or has a certain number of clients within the state, then most state securities regulators will require the individual to register as an investment advisor representative.
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