Oregon Investment Adviser Bond
Overview
Oregon investment advisers registered with the state are required to carry a surety bond as a condition of licensure. This bond protects clients and the public from financial harm caused by fraudulent or dishonest acts committed by a licensed investment adviser operating in Oregon. It signals to regulators and clients alike that your practice meets the state's financial responsibility standards. Maintaining this bond keeps your registration active and your business operating legally.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are an investment adviser registered with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, this bond is a requirement you cannot skip. It applies to individuals and firms providing investment advice for compensation to clients in Oregon. Advisers who manage client assets, provide portfolio recommendations, or operate under a fee-based or commission-based model fall squarely within this requirement. If you are launching a new advisory practice or renewing an existing registration in Oregon, securing this bond is one of the first steps.
What is this Bond For?
Clients who hire an Oregon-registered investment adviser are placing significant financial trust in that adviser. This bond exists to give those clients a mechanism for recovery if an adviser acts dishonestly, misappropriates funds, or causes financial harm through fraudulent conduct. A valid claim against the bond results in compensation to the harmed party, up to the bond's limit. The adviser — not the surety — is ultimately responsible for repaying any paid claims.
When is it Required?
Renewal of your Oregon investment adviser registration brings this bond back into focus each cycle — it must remain continuously in force throughout your registration period. A lapse in bond coverage can trigger a registration suspension, putting your ability to legally advise clients at risk. New applicants must have the bond in place before the Division of Financial Regulation will complete the registration process. Do not wait until your registration renewal deadline to address this.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Oregon requirement administered by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation. It applies to any investment adviser registered at the state level who operates within Oregon, regardless of where individual clients are physically located. It is not a local city or county requirement — it is a condition of your Oregon state registration.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application for your Oregon Investment Adviser Bond, and your bond documents will be issued promptly upon approval. You can submit proof of bond to the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation without waiting on an agent or callback.
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