EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 3 MIN
[Series 65] 58, Investment Advisers Act of 1940
from Open Exam Prep
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 three-prong test (ABC: Advice, Business, Compensation) for defining an investment adviser. - How the L.A.T.E. exclusion for lawyers, accountants, teachers, and engineers is tested on the exam. - The critical distinction between advice that is "solely incidental" versus a primary business activity. - The specific Assets Under Management (AUM) thresholds that determine federal versus state registration. - Common exam traps, such as special conditions that override AUM for SEC registration requirements. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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[Series 65] 58, Investment Advisers Act of 1940
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