An investment adviser or federal covered adviser shall file Form ADV-W [17 CFR 279.2] to withdraw an investment adviser license with the Department (or to withdraw a pending application).
Once an investment adviser has filed a Form ADV [ 17 CFR 279.1] (or any amendments to Form ADV) electronically with the IARD, any Form ADV-W must be filed with the IARD, unless a hardship exemption has been granted for such filing pursuant to § 156.
Each Form ADV-W filed under this section is effective upon acceptance by the IARD.
The Commissioner, in his or her discretion, may institute a disciplinary proceeding pursuant to Section 207 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 31-5602.07; D.C. Register at 47 DCR 7849) after the effective date of a termination or withdrawal of a license, as provided in Section 209 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 31-5602.09; D.C. Register at 47 DCR 7852).
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-B155