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Regulation BI’s Care Obligation – First Component

This course focuses on the first component of SEC Regulation BI’s Care Obligation: the obligation to understand the investment or investment strategy being recommended (“Reasonable Basis”).

In this course, learners will apply the SEC's guidance on understanding an investment or investment strategy and explore effective practices for ensuring that registered persons understand the investment or investment strategy.

2017055087003 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated CRD 7691 and BofA Securities, Inc. CRD 283942 AWC lp (2024-1727482819220).pdf

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2017055087003 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated, CRD No. 7691, and BofA Securities, Inc., CRD No. 283942 Respondents Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondents Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated ("Merrill") and BofA Securities, Inc.