on No: 9Rich Writewell wants to begin publishing an independent weekly financial newsletter that will...

Rich will have to register as an investment adviser since his publication will include investment recommendations.

Rich will have to register as an investment adviser only if he sells this newsletter to the public. If the publication is to be distributed free of charge, he will not have to register.

Rich may be exempt from registering as an investment adviser if he is a lawyer, accountant, engineer, or teacher. Otherwise, he will have to register.

Rich will not have to register as an investment adviser since he is publishing a legitimate financial newsletter for distribution to the general public.