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Guide to Broker-Dealer Registration |
 | | Brokers and dealers, and their associated persons, must comply with all applicable requirements, including those of the SEC, as well as the requirements of any self-regulatory organizations to which the brokers and dealers belong, and not just those summarized here. |
 | | The definition of "dealer" does not include a "trader," that is, a person who buys and sells securities for his or her own account, either individually or in a fiduciary capacity, but not as part of a regular business. |
 | | Analysts and Regulation AC Brokers, dealers, and persons associated with brokers or dealers that publish, distribute, or circulate research reports are required to include in those reports a certification that the views expressed in the report accurately reflect the analyst's personal views. |
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