Regulatory Alerts2026-07-14
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Final Order Denying Cowles' Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0024(6)
The Office of Financial Regulation denies Kristopher J. Cowles' petition for a variance or waiver from Rule 69W-600.0024(6), Florida Administrative Code, which requires proof of passing specific securities examinations for registration as an investment adviser representative. The denial is based on the determination that Cowles is not currently an applicant for registration and therefore not subject to the rule's examination requirements, rendering the petition unripe for evaluation. Cowles failed to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the 21-day deadline following the Notice of Intent, constituting a waiver of that right. The order provides Cowles with 30 days to file a notice of appeal for judicial review pursuant to Section 120.68, Florida Statutes.