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Ohio Prohibits Mortgage Brokers & Loan Officers From Obtaining Referral Fee From Affiliated Registered Investment Adviser

July 01, 2007

In the most recent quarterly Ohio Securities Bulletin, the Ohio Division of Securities, which is the regulator of state registered investment advisers in Ohio, noted a recent position taken by its sister division, the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions, which regulates banks and mortgage brokers, since it may have implications to registered investment advisers registered affiliated with banks or mortgage brokers in Ohio.

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Client Referral Sources: Don’t Forget About the Regulations

September 03, 2005

A recent article in Investment Advisor magazine discussed the benefit of using clients as referral sources and the growing practice of using other professionals, such as CPAs and attorneys, to help land clients as well. This article brings to mind the importance of understanding SEC Rule 206(4)-3. (A state registered investment advisor should refer to the state rule on the subject.)

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