FINRA’s guidance sheds further light on the new rule, which will permit firms to elect “non-branch” designation for a private residence where an associated person conducts specified supervisory activities.

By Marlon Q. Paz, Naim Culhaci, and Donald Thompson

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued much-needed guidance on residential supervisory locations (RSLs). The new guidance supplements its January 23, 2024, Regulatory Notice 24-02 (Reg. Notice 24-02) on new supplementary material .19 under FINRA Rule

The new rule establishes criteria for firms to elect “non-branch” designation for a private residence where an associated person engages in specified supervisory activities.

By Marlon Q. Paz, Naim Culhaci, Donald Thompson, and Jessmine Lee

On January 23, 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued Regulatory Notice 24-02 (Reg. Notice 24-02), announcing guidance and effective dates on two recently approved supplementary materials under FINRA Rule 3110:

  1. FINRA Rule 3110.19, enabling firms to