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[Series 65] 62, Custody Rules and Safeguarding Client Assets

Jun 15, 2026
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The broad definition of "custody" and how it's tested on the exam. - The critical role and requirements of a qualified custodian. - The purpose and exceptions to the annual surprise examination rule. - How custody is disclosed on Form ADV. - The concept of inadvertent custody and common exam traps associated with it. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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