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This document serves as an application for investment adviser registration and includes pertinent information about the firm, its business activities, and regulatory compliance requirements. It outlines identifying information, details about the advisory business, regulatory assets under management, and related legal and organizational structures.
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Obtain the Form ADV from the appropriate regulatory agency or website.
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Read the instructions carefully to understand the sections that need to be filled out.
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Provide the required background information including your business name and address.
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Fill out information about your business's ownership, structure, and control.
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Disclose the types of services offered and any fees charged.
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Include details regarding the professionals in your firm and their qualifications.
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Review the compliance history of your firm and disclose any disciplinary actions.
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Complete and sign the declaration section to affirm the truthfulness of the information.
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Submit the completed Form ADV electronically or by mail according to the instructions.

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Investment advisers who manage client assets.
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Any financial professionals seeking to register with regulatory bodies.
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Firms providing advisory services to clients.
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Individuals looking to legally comply with investment advisory regulations.
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Form ADV is a regulatory document used by investment advisers to register with state regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Investment advisers who manage assets or provide investment advice to clients are required to file Form ADV.
To fill out Form ADV, investment advisers must provide detailed information about their business, services, ownership, clients, fees, and any disciplinary history, typically using the online filing system provided by the SEC.
The purpose of Form ADV is to provide potential clients with pertinent information about the adviser's qualifications, business practices, and financial condition to facilitate informed decisions.
Form ADV requires reporting information such as the adviser's name, business structure, ownership, services offered, fees, client types, and any disciplinary actions.
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