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During a brokerage meeting in Rockford, Riley Keller holds an Illinois managing broker license and asks whether the licensee may act as the person's own sponsor. What is the best answer under current Illinois law or practice?

Correct Answer

C) Yes. A managing broker may act as the person's own sponsor.

Illinois specifically allows a managing broker to act as the person's own sponsor.

Answer Options
A
No. Only an entity can ever serve as a sponsor in Illinois.
B
No. A managing broker must first hold a sponsoring broker certificate from PSI.
C
Yes. A managing broker may act as the person's own sponsor.
D
Yes, but only after practicing as a managing broker for two renewal cycles.

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