The rules are amended to: 1) reflect the latest versions of materials incorporated by reference in the rules; 2) reflect the changes to the application filing process that are being proposed to Rule 69W-301.002, F.A.C.; 3) replace references to the National Association of Securities Dealers with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority; 4) remove the reference to the examination requirement for investment adviser principals; 5) reflect the statutory requirement for fingerprint submissions for any direct owner, principal, or indirect owner that is required to be reported on the Form BD, Uniform Broker-Dealer Registration, or Form ADV, Uniform Application for Investment Adviser Registration, under Section 517.12(7), F.S.; and 6) allow investment advisers under certain conditions to file unaudited financial statements with the Office in lieu the requirement for audited financial statements.