Where must a registered representative be registered?

A registered representative must be registered at any location they transact business to be compliant with regulatory requirements. This registration ensures that the representative is authorized to conduct securities-related business and is subject to the oversight of the appropriate regulatory bodies, such as FINRA.

This means that if a representative operates or communicates with clients in a specific location, registration is necessary for that site, especially if the business activity involves making recommendations or conducting transactions. It’s about having the proper license and registration to service clients legally in any region where business is conducted.

Options that suggest registration only at the main office or in the representative's home state are limited and do not address the full scope of where business may occur. Additionally, stating that registration must be in every state where they operate is overly broad since a representative may not need to be registered in every jurisdiction but only where they are actively transacting business. Thus, the most accurate position is that registration is required for any location where business is being conducted.