Pennsylvania Investment Adviser Surety Bond

The State of Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, Bureau of Securities Division of Licensing, Compliance and Examinations, registers various securities licensing related professionals which includes Investment Advisers. The department also oversees compliance and securities professional’s examinations. The Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 sets forth that investment advisers must meet the conditions of the Act which includes registration.

Surety Bond and Registration Requirements:

1. Payment of a filing fee and application for registration through IARD with any required attachments.
2. Sample copies of a written client contracts and/or agreements.
3. Applicants with custody of client funds or receives six months or more advisory fees and has more than $1,200 per client must provide an audited balance sheet not more than 45 days old. If applicant has discretionary authority of client funds, an unaudited balance sheet less than 45 days old is required.
4. A surety bond is required if the minimum net worth is less than $35,000 and there is custody of client funds or securities. The amount of the surety bond is based on the deficiency of rounded up to the nearest $5,000.
5. Maintain a minimum net capital of $25,000 at all times.
6. De Minimis: out-of-state applicants are not required to register until there are five clients or more. In-state applicants with less than six clients that do not hold itself out the public as an investment adviser are also exempt.

How Much Will This Bond Cost?

The premium that you pay for a Pennsylvania Investment Adviser Surety Bond is dependent on credit and the bond amount required. Our rates start at 1.5% of the bond amount. Contact our Surety Bond Specialists for a free quote.

Did You Know?

The Pennsylvania Bureau of Securities offers exam guidance so that investment advisers are prepared for compliance examinations.

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