investment-suitability

Assess investment recommendations against FINRA Rules 2111 and 2090 suitability obligations.

164|33|Updated Feb 15, 2026
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Skill: investment-suitability
Source: https://github.com/JoelLewis/finance_skills/tree/main/plugins/compliance/skills/investment-suitability
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JoelLewis/finance_skills --skill investment-suitability

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps financial professionals and AI agents assess whether investment recommendations comply with crucial FINRA suitability rules, protecting both clients and firms from regulatory and financial risks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • FINRA Rule 2111 Analysis: Evaluates recommendations against reasonable-basis, customer-specific, and quantitative suitability obligations.
  • Product-Specific Guidance: Addresses suitability concerns for complex products like leveraged ETFs, variable annuities, and alternatives.
  • Use Case: A financial advisor is considering recommending a complex structured product to a client. They can use this Skill to ensure their due diligence and client profile assessment meet all regulatory requirements before proceeding.

Quick Start

Use the investment-suitability skill to assess if recommending a leveraged ETF to a moderate-risk client is compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions about investment-suitability

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I assess FINRA Rule 2111 suitability for investment recommendations?

To assess FINRA Rule 2111 suitability, evaluate recommendations against reasonable-basis, customer-specific, and quantitative obligations. This ensures investment products align with regulatory standards and the client's risk profile before proceeding.

What are the suitability requirements for recommending complex products like leveraged ETFs?

Suitability requirements for complex products like leveraged ETFs involve product-specific due diligence and customer profile assessments. Recommendations must meet reasonable-basis and customer-specific suitability obligations to comply with FINRA regulatory standards.

How do I evaluate quantitative suitability for broker-dealer compliance?

Evaluating quantitative suitability for broker-dealer compliance involves analyzing a series of recommendations to ensure they are not excessive or unsuitable for the customer. This prevents regulatory violations and financial risks during recommendation workflows.

When should I consider household-level suitability and institutional exemptions under FINRA?

Household-level suitability and institutional exemptions under FINRA apply when assessing combined financial profiles across accounts or determining if institutional clients qualify for specific regulatory relief. This ensures compliance across diverse recommendation scenarios.

Does FINRA Rule 2090 require specific customer profile data for investment recommendations?

FINRA Rule 2090 requires broker-dealers to know their customer, necessitating accurate customer profile data. This information is essential for analyzing customer-specific suitability obligations before making any investment recommendations.