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Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
William Francis Galvin


Registration Fees

Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Registration and Transfer Fees

Initial Fees
Initial registration fee for broker-dealer$450
Initial registration fee for agents of broker-dealers and issuers$75
Initial registration fee for investment advisers$300
Massachusetts Notice Filing (SEC Registered IA)$300
Initial registration fee for investment adviser representatives$50
Exempt Reporting Adviser$300
Transfer Fees
Investment Adviser Representatives transfer fee per IAR$50
Broker-dealer Agent transfer fee per Agent$75

Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Renewal Fees

Renewal Fees
Renewal registration fee for broker-dealer$450
Renewal registration fee for agents of broker-dealers and issuers$75
Renewal registration fee for investment advisers$300
Massachusetts Notice Filing (SEC Registered IA)$300
Renewal registration fee for investment adviser representatives$50
Exempt Reporting Adviser$300

* All fees are nonrefundable, with one exemption: renewal fees will be refunded for agents and investment adviser representatives identified on the CRD/IARD as active military as of the last day of the year.