# S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-407: SECTION 35-1-407. Succession and change in registration of broker-dealer or investment adviser

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-407

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-407
- **Heading:** SECTION 35-1-407. Succession and change in registration of broker-dealer or investment adviser
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 35-1-407

## Text

(a) A broker-dealer or investment adviser may succeed to the current registration of another broker-dealer or investment adviser or a notice filing of a federal covered investment adviser, and a federal covered investment adviser may succeed to the current registration of an investment adviser or notice filing of another federal covered investment adviser, by filing as a successor an application for registration pursuant to Section 35-1-401 or 35-1-403 or a notice pursuant to Section 35-1-405 for the unexpired portion of the current registration or notice filing. (b) A broker-dealer or investment adviser that changes its form of organization or State of incorporation or organization may continue its registration by filing an amendment to its registration if the change does not involve a material change in its financial condition or management. The amendment becomes effective when filed or on a date designated by the registrant in its filing. The new organization is a successor to the original registrant for the purposes of this chapter. If there is a material change in financial condition or management, the broker-dealer or investment adviser shall file a new application for registration. A predecessor registered under this chapter shall stop conducting its securities business other than winding down transactions and shall file for withdrawal of broker-dealer or investment adviser registration within forty-five days after filing its amendment to effect succession. (c) A broker-dealer or investment adviser that changes its name may continue its registration by filing an amendment to its registration. The amendment becomes effective when filed or on a date designated by the registrant. (d) A change of control of a broker-dealer or investment adviser may be made in accordance with a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-401 SECTION 35-1-401. Broker-dealer registration requirement; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-401.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-402 SECTION 35-1-402. Agent registration requirement and exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-402.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-403 SECTION 35-1-403. Investment adviser registration requirement; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-403.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-404 SECTION 35-1-404. Investment advisor representative registration requirement; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-404.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-405 SECTION 35-1-405. Federal covered investment adviser notice filing requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-405.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-406 SECTION 35-1-406. Registration by broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, and investment adviser representative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-406.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-407 SECTION 35-1-407. Succession and change in registration of broker-dealer or investment adviser.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-407.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-408 SECTION 35-1-408. Termination of employment or association of agent and investment adviser representative; transfer of employment or association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-408.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-409 SECTION 35-1-409. Withdrawal of registration of broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, and investment adviser representative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-409.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-410 SECTION 35-1-410. Examination and filing fee requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-410.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-411 SECTION 35-1-411. Postregistration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-411.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 35-1-412 SECTION 35-1-412. Denial, revocation, suspension, withdrawal, restriction, condition, or limitation of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T35_C1_A4_S35-1-412.md)

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