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Investment Advisers Act of 1940: Federal law that regulates investment advisers. Critical if the advisory services involve investment advice or portfolio management.

Securities Acts (1933 & 1934): Federal laws governing securities trading and markets. Relevant if the advisory services involve securities-related advice or transactions.

Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation that affects financial advisors and introduces additional regulatory requirements.

Federal Trade Commission Act: Protects against unfair or deceptive practices in business and commerce, including advisory services.

State Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations that govern investment advisory services within each state's jurisdiction.

State Business Advisory Regulations: State-specific rules governing business advisory services and professional conduct requirements.

State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation.

Professional Licensing Requirements: State and federal requirements for professional licensing and certification of advisors.

FINRA Regulations: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rules governing financial advisors and securities industry professionals.

Fiduciary Duty Laws: Legal framework establishing the fiduciary responsibilities of advisors to act in their clients' best interests.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law governing the handling and protection of private financial information.

State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations regarding the collection, storage, and protection of client data.

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law governing employment relationships, important for determining advisor classification as employee or contractor.

IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal tax guidelines defining the classification and treatment of independent contractors versus employees.

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable.