SEC Rule 204-5

Requires an investment adviser to deliver Form CRS to each of its retail investors.

Rule Overview

Jurisdiction: United States

Regulator: SEC

Topic: Investor Protection

Overview
Further Reading

Form CRS must be delivered to each new retail investor before or at the time they become a client of the firm.

A current Form CRS must be delivered to each existing retal client before or at the time:

  • a new account is opened
  • a roll over of assets from a retirement account is recommended
  • a new investment advisory service is recommended or provided

The Form must be posted prominently on the firm’s website in a location and format easily accessibly by retail investors

Any changes to the form must be communicated to each retail investor who is an existing client withint 60 days.

Upon request form CRS must be delivered to each retail rinvestor within 30 days.