SEC Rule 204-2, requiring registered investment advisers to create and maintain specific records related to their advisory business. Required records include journals, ledgers, client correspondence, trade records, compliance documentation, and marketing materials.
Records must generally be maintained for five years, with the first two in an easily accessible location. While ERAs face lighter requirements, maintaining comprehensive records is standard practice.
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