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This form is used by investment advisers to apply for registration, providing essential information about advisory services, fees, types of clients, investments, analysis methods, and business standards.
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Gather necessary information, such as your business details, ownership structure, and services offered.
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Start with Part 1 of FORM ADV, which requires basic information about your firm and your financial professionals.
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Complete Part 2, which is the narrative brochure that provides information about your firm's services, fees, and potential conflicts of interest.
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Ensure that all information is accurate and reflects your current business practices.
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Review the entire form for completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Submit the completed FORM ADV through the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD) system.

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Any investment adviser managing assets on behalf of clients.
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Firms that provide investment advice for compensation.
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Individuals or companies looking to register as investment advisers at the state or federal level.
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Form ADV is a disclosure document that all investment advisers must submit to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and to state securities regulators. The SEC uses Form ADV to register investment advisers (registered investment advisers or RIAs) and obtain information about exempt reporting advisers (ERA).
Filing Form ADV is mandatory for advisers who are required to register with the SEC and for exempt reporting advisers. The SEC maintains the information submitted on this form and makes it publicly available. The SEC may return forms that do not include required information.
Filing Form ADV is mandatory for advisers who are required to register with the SEC and for exempt reporting advisers. The SEC maintains the information submitted on this form and makes it publicly available. The SEC may return forms that do not include required information.

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FORM ADV is a registration form used by investment advisers to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and/or state regulators.
Investment advisers who are either registered with the SEC or are required to register in one or more states must file FORM ADV.
FORM ADV is filled out by providing detailed information about the investment adviser, including business practices, services offered, and regulatory history. It can be completed electronically through the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD) system.
The purpose of FORM ADV is to provide information to clients and regulators about the investment adviser's business, including its practices, services, and fees.
FORM ADV requires reporting of various information such as the adviser's name, business address, ownership structure, services provided, fee schedule, and disciplinary history.
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