IARD

What is IARD in the context of a Registered Investment Advisor (“RIA”)?

Definition: IARD is an acronym for Investment Adviser Registration Depository.

When used in an RIA context: “The financial advisor hired a compliance consulting firm to help them create and file their RIA registration documentation through the IARD system.”

See also: Investment Adviser Registration Depository, FINRA

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