15 U.S. Code § 80b–2 - Definitions (11) “Investment adviser” means any person who, for compensation, engages in the business of advising others, either directly or through publications or writings, as to the value of securities or as to the advisab

Investment advisory contracts 15 U.S. Code § 80b–5 - Investment advisory contracts (a) Compensation, assignment, and partnership-membership provisions No investment adviser registered or required to be registered with the Commission shall enter

15 U.S. Code § 80b–4a - Prevention of misuse of nonpublic information Every investment adviser subject to section 80b–4 of this title shall establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed, taking into considerat

Registration of investment advisers-Registration and examination of mid-sized private fund advisers 15 U.S. Code § 80b–3 - Registration of investment advisers (n) Registration and examination of mid-sized private fund advisers