Description: Requires investment advisers to register with the state and comply with rules that prioritize fiduciary responsibility and transparency in financial dealings.

Scope: Ensures that investment advisers act in the best interest of their clients by adhering to ethical standards and providing full disclosure of their financial advice.

Description: Exempts certain securities offerings from registration under federal law, based on the nature of the offering (e.g., private offerings) in South Carolina.

Scope: This exemption enables businesses to raise funds without having to register securities, providing flexibility while ensuring that proper disclosure and investor protections are followed.

Description: Enables South Carolina businesses to raise funds through crowdfunding with specific regulations and investor protection measures, such as limits on investments.

Scope: Allows smaller businesses to access capital from investors while providing protections like investor caps, disclosure rules, and safeguards against fraudulent schemes.

Description: Regulates the sale of securities within South Carolina and ensures investor protection through registration, disclosure, and anti-fraud provisions.

Scope: This Act provides a framework for registering securities and enforcing anti-fraud rules, empowering the South Carolina Securities Division to take legal action against violations.