Iar Ce Requirements

# IAR Continuing Education (CE) Requirements ## Why This Matters on the Exam IAR CE requirements are a tested component of Section IV (Laws, Regulations & Guidelines), which carries 30% of the Series 65 exam weight (approximately 39 of 130 scored questions) [NASAA Series 65 Exam Content Outline, effective 2023-06-12]. Expect questions that probe whether you know *who* must complete CE, *what* it consists of, and *what happens* when it isn't completed on time. --- ## Overview: What Is IAR CE? NASAA adopted the IAR Continuing Education Model Rule to establish ongoing educational requirements for Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) — the individuals who are registered under investment advisory firms and directly interface with clients. Prior to this rule, there was no uniform, ongoing CE requirement for IARs the way FINRA's CE program governed registered representatives. The Model Rule changed that. IAR CE applies to IARs registered in states that have adopted the Model Rule. Because this is a NASAA model rule (not a federal requirement), adoption is state-by-state — but the trend is toward widespread adoption, and the Series 65 exam tests the framework as written. --- ## The Two Components of IAR CE IAR CE is structured as a two-part annual requirement: | Component | Description | Hours Required | |---|---|---| | Products & Practice (P&P) | Covers investment products, strategies, and advisory practices — the "how to do the job" content | 6 hours | | Ethics & Professional Responsibility (E&PR) | Covers ethical obligations, fiduciary duty, and professional conduct standards |…