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The applicant must determine if it will be a state registered advisor or registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The registration process for an Investment Advisor generally takes between 45 to 90 days depending on the complexity of the business plan and the jurisdiction where it is filed. Application for registration is made by filing a Form ADV, Forms U-4 for all persons providing investment advice and paying the applicable fees. Individual states may require additional forms for registrations. Once a complete filing is submitted, the SEC has 45 days to declare that applicant's registration effective. Individual states may take longer depending on their individual registration requirements. <br /> <img src="../NewLayout/shim.gif" width="10" height="7" /><br /> <strong>The critical elements to submitting a successful investment advisor registration: </strong><br /> <img src="../NewLayout/shim.gif" width="10" height="2" /> <table width="450" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"><ul> <li>A complete Form ADV Part I (a description of the advisor's business); </li> <li>A detailed and accurate Form ADV Part II and Schedule F (a written disclosure brochure about the advisor's business practices); </li> <li>A detailed Schedule H for advisors offering wrap fee accounts; and</li> <li>Timely licensing of all persons involved in providing investment advice. </li> </ul></td> </tr> </table> <img src="../NewLayout/shim.gif" width="10" height="7" /><br /> In addition to the registration process, SEC registered advisors and most state advisors must develop a written compliance program and a Code of Ethics. 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