Final answer:
None of the four options provided would automatically exempt a person from statutory disqualification within the context of securities regulation. Three out of the four options are clear grounds for statutory disqualification, as they are associated with dishonesty or criminal behavior in connection to the securities industry or professional conduct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked which of the provided options would not subject a person to a statutory disqualification. A statutory disqualification is a disqualification enacted by a legislature, which dictates that an individual is prohibited from performing certain actions or holding certain positions, often within a professional or official capacity. To address the examples provided:
- Convicted of felony assault in a fight eight years ago: A felony conviction can lead to statutory disqualification, especially if related to assault, due to the nature of the crime.
- Making a false statement on the U4 form: This could likely lead to statutory disqualification, as honesty is paramount in the securities industry, and false statements can bear legal consequences.
- A charge of a misdemeanor involving securities fraud eight years ago: Securities fraud, even as a misdemeanor, pertains directly to the securities industry and therefore can result in statutory disqualification.
- Being barred from the industry by the securities administrator of Wyoming: If a person has been barred by a securities administrator, they are already subject to statutory disqualification.
In contrast to the examples above, Section 3 of the 14th Amendment provides that no person who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the U.S., or given aid to its enemies, shall hold any office under the United States, barring prior congressional approval by a two-thirds vote. Therefore, this does not directly apply to the provided examples and would not be a reason for statutory disqualification in the context given.