NH — State Profile

New Hampshire NASAA Model Rule Adoption

New Hampshire has adopted 7 of 9 tracked NASAA model rules.

Marketing Rule

Standards for advertising, testimonials, endorsements, and performance presentation. NASAA model proposed July 2025; TX adopted by reference to SEC rules.

Adopted

Custody Rule

Requirements for safeguarding client funds and securities, including qualified custodian requirements.

Adopted

Books & Records

Record creation, maintenance, and retention requirements for investment advisory firms.

Adopted

Ethics Rule

Code of ethics, personal trading, and conflict of interest requirements for advisory personnel.

Adopted

Registration Rule

Investment adviser and IAR registration, qualification, and reporting standards.

Adopted

IAR Continuing Education

12 credits per year: 6 Products & Practice + 6 Ethics. Tracked through IARD system.

Not Yet Adopted

Policies & Procedures

Written compliance policies and procedures tailored to the firm's advisory activities.

Adopted

Information Security

Written information security policies, risk assessments, incident response plans, and vendor due diligence.

Varies / Unverified

Brochure Rule

Firm brochure (Part 2A) and brochure supplement (Part 2B) delivery and update requirements.

Adopted

Adoption data sourced from NASAA model rule matrix, NV 2024 Legislative Survey, state regulator websites, and IARD fee schedules (March 2026). "Varies / Unverified" means the state may have equivalent requirements but adoption of the specific NASAA model rule text has not been confirmed in our current sources.

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