The Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) CE requirement continues to gain momentum, with five new states adopting the model rule for 2025. This expansion brings the total to twenty-three jurisdictions, since the program’s inception in 2022.
New Jurisdictions Requiring IAR CE in 2025:
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands
To view states that have adopted IAR CE, click here.
The NASAA-developed model rule aims to enhance investor protection by ensuring IARs maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices. These requirements reflect the evolving financial services landscape and reinforce advisers’ commitment to serving their clients’ best interests. To meet this commitment, the program establishes specific continuing education criteria.
Under these requirements, IARs must complete 12 CE credits annually:
- 6 credits in Products and Practices
- 6 credits in Regulatory and Ethics
All participating jurisdictions require IARs to complete their NASAA-approved credits by December 31st of each year. Compliance with these requirements is essential for maintaining active registration status.
Simplifying CE Compliance
Whether you’re an individual adviser or managing a firm’s CE program, Quest CE offers streamlined solutions to help you meet these requirements efficiently. For individuals or firms with under 50 representatives, our IAR CE Express Setup provides a quick path to compliance. Larger firms with 50 or more representatives can benefit from our enterprise-level solutions, designed to manage CE programs at scale.
Visit here to learn more about our tailored IAR CE solutions or click here to browse our IAR CE catalog and get started on your compliance journey.
