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Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD)

The Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database provides instant access to registration documents filed by more than 10,000 registered investment advisers. At present, IAPD contains Forms ADV (Part 1 only) for investment adviser firms that register electronically using the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD). It is expected that IAPD will expand to encompass all registered investment advisers-individuals as well as firms-in every state.

All information filed by advisers on Part 1 of Form ADV is available on IAPD, except for certain identifying information (e.g., social security numbers, home addresses, and contact information for employees). Currently, Part 2 of Form ADV is not filed electronically through IARD. Registered investment advisers are not required to submit a copy of Part 2 of Form ADV to the SEC.

The IAPD website is available 24 hours a day, free of charge. Investors without Internet access can get copies of Part 1 of the current (as well as historical) Form ADV by accessing How to Request Public Documents. In addition, at the SEC’s headquarters, you can visit our Public Reference Room from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to obtain copies of SEC records and documents.

Even if an investment adviser is no longer registered with the SEC, the information on the adviser will remain in IAPD for two years. You should click on the heading "Registration Status" to verify that your adviser is actively registered.

Investors also can obtain copies of investment adviser registration forms by contacting the appropriate state regulator (that is, the state where the investment adviser conducts business).

http://www.sec.gov/answers/iapd.htm

We have provided this information as a service to investors.  It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of SEC policy.  If you have questions concerning the meaning or application of a particular law or rule, please consult with an attorney who specializes in securities law.


Modified: 08/01/2008