I had a PA State Securities Examiner stop at my office this past week. I was somewhat apprehensive since I am a fairly new RIA . Because of RIA Registrar, my time with the examiner was actually a pleasure. Everything you had me do - setting up files and knowing what the files are for - made it great. I was so prepared that the examiner asked who was helping me. I had explained the service you provide and how it helps me do what I need to do on a timely basis. I was with the examiner about five hours, and everytime he asked for something, I had it in his hands in seconds. I can't tell you how great a feeling it was to be in control. Bottom line, thank God I use RIA Register. I can sleep at night knowing that they can examine my files anytime and I won't be in the hot seat.

The examiner thought my compliance manual was the best he has seen in a long time because it was specific and it had some wording that the State of PA likes to see!

- John O., Pennsylvania
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RIA Registrar

4570 Churchill St, Ste 100
Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
Tel (800) 441-1219
Fax (651) 379-8048
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Meet the RIA team State and SEC Registration RIA Program Overview

RIA Registrar provides a turn-key solution to become a state or SEC registered investment advisory firm. Filings vary based on your respective state statutes and regulations and can be overwhelming requiring significant industry knowledge, time, and attention to detail. Failure to comply or undisclosed conflicts can be damaging to your advisory practice and may have lasting negative affects.

Learn about our turn-key registration services:


Series 65 Waiver

Submit an exemption in lieu of the Series 65 for an approved professional designation.

Series 65 Licensing

Complete the Form U10 to open your Series 65 exam window and schedule you Series 65 test date at your preferred testing center.

Form ADV part II/F

Prepare and download ADV Part II and Schedule F. All disclosures are based on your desired business model.

Form U4

Prepare and electronically file (Web CRD) the Form U4. Register each IAR applicant to the affiliated firm.


Regulatory Liaison

Serve as your liaison with the securities regulators. Correct any deficiencies as identified to expedite approval.


Form ADV part I

Prepare and e-file ADV Part IA, Part IB, Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule C, Schedule D and if applicable DRPs.

IARD Service Bureau

Serve as IARD/Web CRD service bureau for your firm during the registration process and thereby electronically file applicable application documents on behalf of your firm.

Entitlement Forms

Create your required user account and access (entitlement) for e-filing on the IARD/Web CRD system (a system sponsored by NASAA and the SEC).

Incorporation (LLC, S Corp, Etc.)

Complete all required filings, documentation and IRS registration.

Required Documents

Provide required documents specific to state regulations.

IARD/State Fees

Faciliate accurate funding to account for required state fees.