Investor Definitions

Foreign Financial Regulatory Authority – SEC Filing Term

This term includes (1) a foreign securities authority; (2) another governmental body or foreign equivalent of a self-regulatory organization empowered…

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Foreign Exchange Derivative – SEC Filing Term

Any derivative whose underlying asset is a currency other than U.S. dollars or is an exchange rate. Cross-currency interest rate…

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FINRA CRD or CRD – SEC Filing Term

The Web Central Registration Depository (“CRD”) system operated by FINRA for the registration of broker-dealers and broker-dealer representatives. [Used in:…

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Filing Adviser – SEC Filing Term

An investment adviser eligible to register with the SEC that files (and amends) a single umbrella registration on behalf of…

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Felony – SEC Filing Term

For jurisdictions that do not differentiate between a felony and a misdemeanor, a felony is an offense punishable by a…

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Exempt Reporting Adviser – SEC Filing Term

An investment adviser that qualifies for the exemption from registration under section 203(l) of the Advisers Act because it is…

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Equity Derivative – SEC Filing Term

Includes both listed equity derivative and derivative exposure to unlisted securities. Listed equity derivative includes all synthetic or derivative exposure…

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Enjoined – SEC Filing Term

This term includes being subject to a mandatory injunction, prohibitory injunction, preliminary injunction, or a temporary restraining order. [Used in:…

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Employee – SEC Filing Term

This term includes an independent contractor who performs advisory functions on your behalf. [Used in: Part 1A, Instructions, Items 1,…

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Discretionary Authority or Discretionary Basis – SEC Filing Term

Your firm has discretionary authority or manages assets on a discretionary basis if it has the authority to decide which…

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