Correct/Complete Question:
An IAR (Investment Adviser Representative) is employed by a Registered Investment Adviser in a State. The IAR has a young, wealthy, client with an investment objective of aggressive growth. To meet the objective, the IAR engages in active trading strategies, using an outside broker to effect the trades at a discounted rate. The IAR receives a small payment from the broker for these trades. Which statement is TRUE?
A. Because the payment received by the IAR is small, there is no requirement to notify the client of the payment arrangement with the executing broker
B. Because the client has an investment objective of aggressive growth, requiring an active trading strategy, there is no requirement to notify the client of the payment arrangement with the executing broker
C. The IAR must notify the client of the payment arrangement with the executing broker
D. The IAR must notify RIA of the payment arrangement with the executing broker
Answer:
C, The IAR must notify the client of the payment arrangement with the executing broker.
Step-by-step explanation:
It is important that the IAR notifies the client of the payment arrangement with the executing broker. This is because the client has the right to know everything that is happening with his stocks that is being traded.
This also helps to put the IAR in good light.
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