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[Series 65] 64, IAR Definition and Registration Requirements
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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 five specific job functions that define an individual as an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR).
- The examination requirements for IAR registration, including the Series 65 or the Series 7 and 66 combination.
- Which professional designations, such as CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC®, grant a waiver from the Series 65 exam.
- The key differences in state registration requirements for IARs of federal-covered advisers versus state-registered advisers.
- Common exam traps, including the distinction between clerical duties and activities requiring IAR registration, and the nuances of the de minimis exemption.
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