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Under FINRA rules, which of the following activities by a registered representative requires written notification to her firm?

1) Volunteering as a youth soccer league coach
2) Gambling resulting in winning in excess of $10,000
3) Driving part-time for a transportation network company on weekends
4) Selling non-property investment company securities products through their firm

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Under FINRA rules, a registered representative must notify their firm about engaging in an external business or financial activities that could conflict with their responsibilities or impact their financial situation. Gambling winnings over $10,000 and part-time driving for a transportation service would require notification, while volunteering as a coach typically would not unless there's compensation involved or a conflict of interest.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under FINRA rules, certain activities by a registered representative require written notification to their firm. These rules are in place to ensure transparency and manage conflicts of interest. Specifically, a registered representative must provide written notification for activities such as:

  • Operating or having an interest in a business outside of their affiliation with the member firm, pertaining to the subject of securities or other investment-related activities.
  • Engaging in financial transactions that could raise concerns about their ability to fulfill financial commitments, including gambling if the amounts involved are significant.

Of the options listed, activities such as volunteering as a youth soccer league coach would generally not require notification unless it presents a conflict of interest or compensation is received. Winning in excess of $10,000 through gambling would require notification due to financial concerns this might raise. Driving part-time for a transportation network company would need to be reported as an external business activity, while selling non-property investment company securities products would depend on the firm's internal rules but typically is covered by routine reporting and supervision if done through the firm.

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