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For those of you who might stumble upon this thread, after contacting FINRA directly I found that a license is in fact required. (Series 34) Thanks for the responses, guys! More info: http://www.finra.org/Industry/Compliance/Registration/QualificationsExams/RegisteredReps/Qualifications/p011096

To clarify, I am asking about only spot forex, not futures, options, or any other instruments.

If I were to trade spot forex (and only spot forex) for a RIA, would I be required to hold a series 6, 7, or any other licenses? I have looked around a good deal online and the only mention I can find in FINRA's documentation relating to forex deals with forex options, which I will be avoiding...

If I were to trade spot forex (and only spot forex) for a RIA, which if any FINRA licenses would I be required to hold? Are there any that are suggested if not necessarily legally required? I have looked around online and not been able to find any definitive answers. Thanks.