Hello, I am looking to hire an IAR that is not a US citizen. Anyone can take the series 65, so I know he's already completed that. Therefore, am I able to register him under my firm or are there requirements about his citizenship and residency?
IAR: Investment Adviser Representative. If he/she is a US resident, that is certainly easier for background check. Basically, same thing than RIAs (fingerprints,...) Also if you have to register her / him at the SEC, even better (depending of AUM I think). So, I don't see why you couldn't. I would ask your Lawyer, just in case, not for the citizenship requirement, but for the residency.