transferring between two rrsp accounts while a us resident

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nquery
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transferring between two rrsp accounts while a us resident

Post by nquery »

Hopefully an easy question:

If I have two rrsp accounts - let's say an sdrsp at TD Waterhouse and another through my SEC licensed broker - are there any restrictions on transferring investments between the two accounts after I have moved to the US?
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Post by nelsona »

In non-RRSP world, the broker would have to have a pre-existing relationship with you (and be licensed in your state).

No such pre-existing relationship is needed for RRSP. This becomes purely up to the recieving broker. As long as he is licensed in your state, he can accept the transfer.
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