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VA · HB479INTRO · 1 COSPONSOR

Securities Act; investment advisor advertising.

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Plain-English Summary

Securities Act; investment advisor advertising. Permits an investment advisor to solicit, disseminate, or otherwise use advertisements, including client testimonials and endorsements, provided such advertisements comply with the requirements for an advertisement solicited, disseminated, or used by a federally registered investment advisor under federal law.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects
W-2 worker (non-union)indirect

May be exposed to new or modified advertising from investment advisors, potentially influencing their investment decisions.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • W-2 worker (non-union)indirectMinor impactMedium certainty

    May be exposed to new or modified advertising from investment advisors, potentially influencing their investment decisions.

    Permits an investment advisor to solicit, disseminate, or otherwise use advertisements, including client testimonials and endorsements, provided such advertisements comply with the requirements for an advertisement solicited, disseminated, or used by a federally registered investment advisor under federal law.· Securities Act; investment advisor advertising.
What the Bill Does
  • Permits investment advisors to use advertisements, including testimonials and endorsements.
  • Requires these advertisements to comply with federal law requirements for federally registered investment advisors.
  • Removes state-specific restrictions on investment advisor advertising.
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