[Series 65] 59, State vs Federal IA Registration
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The specific Assets Under Management (AUM) thresholds that determine whether an Investment Adviser must register with the state or the SEC.
- The rules and limitations of the de minimis exemption for state registration.
- How operating as a multi-state adviser can affect SEC registration eligibility.
- The precise triggers and timeframes for switching between state and federal registration.
- The distinction between full state registration and the 'notice filing' required for federal covered advisers.