You are still required to file your individual registration documents with your state jurisdiction, in most states a Form U4, and be approved by that jurisdiction before you can sign any clients or provide any advice for a fee. The Series 65 by itself does not give you the right to give advice or charge fees, etc. Unfortunately, you cannot “hang” any previous licenses as part of your registered investment advisory firm (e.g. The Series 65 is solely an examinations that is a pre-requisite for becoming a representative of an registered investment advisor (RIA) firm. Investment Advisor Representative Exam and Registration Requirements
