This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- The five-year record retention rule and the specific two-year accessibility requirement.

- Key records advisers must maintain, including financial statements, client agreements, and communications.

- The strict standards for electronic recordkeeping, specifically the WORM (Write Once, Read Many) format.

- Common exam traps, such as the fiscal year start date for retention and the requirement to keep performance ad backup data.

- That failure to maintain records is a standalone violation, regardless of client outcomes.

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