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    North Carolina Private Fund Manager / Exempt Reporting Adviser Compliance

    North Carolina is a top-10 state for RIA growth. 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.

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    Who needs to register in North Carolina

    Any Private Fund Manager / Exempt Reporting Adviser with a principal place of business in North Carolina, or with clients located in North Carolina above the de minimis threshold, must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State — Securities Division or — if eligible — with the SEC.

    North Carolina-specific nuance

    North Carolina charges a $200 RIA filing fee and requires a specific NC investment adviser supplement to Form ADV Part 2.

    Regulator: North Carolina Secretary of State — Securities Division

    Annual obligations for Private Funds

    The core federal calendar that applies on top of North Carolina'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

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