Information on New IAR Continuing Education Requirements, FAQs
Investment adviser representatives must complete 12 hours of continuing education (IAR CE) requirements by December 31, 2025. This is an annual requirement pursuant to Colorado Securities Rule 51-4.4.1(IA).
Approved Courses
The Division is proud to be one of the first states to be an approved CE provider and to offer in-person CE courses. The Division recently offered two courses, Preparing For Launch: Your ADV Filing for Colorado Investment Advisers and 2025 Investment Adviser Examination Priorities, on March 12, 2025, in our offices.
During Preparing For Launch: Your ADV Filing for Colorado Investment Advisers, Division staff offered guidance on several key provisions of the Form ADV Part 1 and ADV Part 2 that are applicable to most licensees in their annual renewal process. Staff also focused on how and when to file. The 2025 Investment Adviser Examination Priorities course helped prepare IARs for upcoming examinations. It provided an in-depth analysis of common deficiencies and suggested ways to avoid them.
Division Course Available Online-2025 Investment Adviser Representative Examination Priorities: Learn more about what to expect during a routine examination while earn continuing education credit by taking the Division’s online course, 2025 Investment Adviser Representative Examination Priorities. This course addresses how IARs can prepare for routine examinations based on common deficiencies identified in recent exams. Specifically, the class focuses on suitability, contracts, invoices, and financial statements. The information highlighted during this course will apply to exams beyond 2025. Take the Division's course.
The Division will also announce additional IAR CE course offerings as they become available. For other approved courses, view NASAA’s list of approved providers and their courses.
Requirements, Guidance and FAQs
- The Colorado rule setting forth the 12 hours of IAR CE required per year and General FAQ.
- Slides from the Division's informational webinar presented earlier this year on the new Colorado IAR CE requirement and webinar-specific FAQ.
- FinPro is administering the IARCE tracking. Sign up for a FinPro account.
For additional questions, contact the Division at dora_SecuritiesWebsite@state.co.us or 303-894-2320.