Illinois License Law
What must an Illinois managing broker do if a sponsored broker is found to have misappropriated client funds?
ACover the shortage from personal funds and say nothing to protect the broker
BImmediately notify IDFPR, cooperate with the investigation, and take appropriate supervisory action✓ Correct
CAllow the broker 30 days to repay the funds before notifying IDFPR
DSimply terminate the broker's sponsorship without reporting to IDFPR
Explanation
If a managing broker discovers that a sponsored broker has misappropriated client funds, the managing broker has an obligation to notify IDFPR immediately, cooperate with the investigation, and take appropriate corrective action. Covering up the misappropriation or failing to report it would itself be a serious violation that could result in the managing broker's own license suspension or revocation.
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