Business PracticesQuestion 64 of 100
An agent tells a prospect, 'My state registration means the Administrator has reviewed my qualifications and approved the investments I recommend.' This statement is:
a.Accurate, because registration requires an examination
b.Accurate for exempt securities only
c.Accurate if the firm is also registered
d.Prohibited, because it is unlawful to represent that registration means the Administrator has approved the registrant's qualifications or the merits of any security
Explanation
The act expressly makes it unlawful to represent that registration, or the effectiveness of a securities registration, means the Administrator has passed on the merits of a security or the qualifications of the person. Registration is a disclosure and compliance filing, not an endorsement. That is true whether or not an examination was required and regardless of the firm's status or the type of security.
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