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A registered representative of a broker-dealer is licensed only in State A. A prospective retail client residing in State B contacts the representative to open an account and place orders for corporate equities. Under state securities regulations (Blue Sky laws), which requirement must be met before the representative can solicit or execute trades for this client?

  1. The representative must be registered as an agent in State B, unless a specific state exemption applies.Cevap
  2. B
    The representative may immediately solicit the client because the broker-dealer's SEC registration automatically grants nationwide licensing for all representatives.
  3. C
    The representative only needs approval from FINRA, which automatically grants reciprocal state licensing authority across all jurisdictions.
  4. D
    The representative must submit a notice filing with the Federal Reserve Board to extend State A licensing privileges into State B.

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The representative must be registered as an agent in State B, unless a specific state exemption applies.
State Blue Sky laws require broker-dealers and their registered representatives (agents) to be registered in each state where they solicit or conduct securities transactions with retail residents, unless a specific exemption applies.

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1
Identify the relevant regulatory jurisdiction.
The client resides in State B, so State B Blue Sky laws apply to solicitations and transactions directed to residents of State B.
Blue Sky laws protect state investors by requiring registration of entities and individuals doing securities business within or directed into the state.
2
Evaluate agent registration requirements under the Uniform Securities Act.
An agent must be registered in every state where they conduct business with retail customers unless a statutory exemption exists.
Neither SEC registration nor FINRA qualification waives state-level agent registration requirements for retail solicitations.

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