JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 21 -- The Mississippi Secretary of State issued the following news release:

Secretary of State Michael Watson announced three amendments to the Mississippi Securities Act Rules that modernize how state-registered investment advisers market their services, register their representatives, and view client accounts.

The amendments allow state-registered investment advisers to publish, circulate, and distribute advertising and marketing materials consistent with SEC rules. The change addresses the competitive disadvantage state-registered advisers previously faced compared to federal covered advisers under the SEC Marketing Rule.

The Securities Division also revised its restrictions on dual registration for investment adv...