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Maryland Private Fund Manager / Exempt Reporting Adviser Compliance
Maryland is a state with strong senior-investor protections. FIN Group provides fractional CCO services, Form ADV (Part 1A only for ERAs) filings, annual reviews, and exam support for Private Fund Manager / Exempt Reporting Advisers operating here.
Who needs to register in Maryland
Any Private Fund Manager / Exempt Reporting Adviser with a principal place of business in Maryland, or with clients located in Maryland above the de minimis threshold, must register with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General — Division of Securities or — if eligible — with the SEC.
Maryland-specific nuance
Maryland charges $300 for RIA registration and enforces specific rules on annuity and insurance-linked marketing.
Regulator: Maryland Office of the Attorney General — Division of Securities
Annual obligations for Private Funds
The core federal calendar that applies on top of Maryland's requirements:
- File Form ADV Part 1A within 60 days of crossing $150M AUM threshold for full registration
- File Form PF for private fund advisers with $150M+ in private fund AUM
- Comply with the new Private Fund Adviser Rules (quarterly statements, annual audit, fairness opinions)
- Maintain a written compliance program addressing valuation, allocations, and conflicts
- Custody Rule (206(4)-2) compliance via qualified custodian and annual surprise audit
- Investor side-letter tracking and most-favored-nation disclosures
How FIN Group helps Maryland Private Funds
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