Finra Exam Series-63 Topic 3 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for Finra's Series-63 exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 3

Mr. Noah Scruples is a registered representative with CanDo Broker-Dealers. A client calls and wants Noah to purchase shares of a mutual fund the client has read about. CanDo is not authorized by this particular fund to effect purchases or sales of the fund shares.

Can Noah execute the order anyway?

ANo. This would be considered money laundering, which is highly illegal.

BNo. This is a prohibited practice known as selling away.

CNo. This is a prohibited practice known as front running.

DYes. Since this is an unsolicited trade, Noah can execute the transaction on behalf of his client.

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Suggested Answer: B

No. If CanDo is not authorized to effect purchases and sales of the fund, Noah would be engaged in the prohibited practice known as selling away if he were to execute the order. If his broker-dealer is not authorized to trade a security, Noah can't either.

by Isabella at Jun 14, 2025, 04:17 AM

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Ardella

7 days ago

Money laundering? Ha! I thought this was supposed to be a simple mutual fund purchase. Noah's got to keep it clean and legal.

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Melina

10 days ago

Front running? That sounds like some kind of stock market shenanigan. Noah better steer clear of that.

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1 months ago

No way, that's definitely selling away! Noah can't do that, it's against the rules.

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Benton

20 days ago

A) No. This would be considered money laundering, which is highly illegal.

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