While on vacation in Colorado, Mr. Moneybags became interested in the stock of a company called
SafeAway, which designs and installs customized high-tech security systems in the multimillion dollar
mansions located in Colorado's pricier ski resort areas, such as Vail and Aspen. Upon returning to his
home in Boston, he calls his broker-dealer with an order to purchase 10,000 shares of the stock, which he
learned trades in the over-the-counter market. Fast Eddie, a registered agent with his broker-dealer,
discovers that SafeAway's stock is registered only in the states of Colorado and Wyoming. Neither Fast
Eddie nor his broker-dealer are registered to do business in either of those states. Under these
circumstances,
- A. Fast Eddie cannot effect Mr. Moneybags purchase of SafeAway stock since neither he nor his broker
are registered to do business in Colorado or Wyoming, and SafeAway stock is not registered for sale in
the state of Massachusetts.
- B. Fast Eddie can execute the trade for Mr. Moneybags since this would be considered an exempt
transaction because it is an unsolicited transaction.
- C. Fast Eddie should contact a broker-dealer that is registered in either Colorado or Wyoming and
negotiate a finder's fee for referring Mr. Moneybags to them.
- D. Fast Eddie can execute the trade for Mr. Moneybags since this would be considered an exempt
transaction because it is a private placement.
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Discussion
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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