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[Series 65] 72, Advisory Contracts and Client Agreements
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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:
- Advisory contracts must be in writing and detail the services, term, fee formula, and any discretionary authority.
- A change in the majority ownership of an advisory firm is considered an "assignment" and requires client consent.
- Performance-based fees are prohibited unless the client is a "qualified client" with at least $1.1 million AUM or a $2.2 million net worth.
- Contracts cannot contain "hedge clauses" that require a client to waive their legal rights.
- Upon termination, clients are entitled to a pro-rata refund of any prepaid, unearned advisory fees.
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