The New York Cover sheet To Accompany Investment Advisor Forms is a document used by financial advisors in the state of New York to provide information about an advisor’s business activities and interests. The cover sheet is used to ensure that the investment advisor is registered with the New York State Department of Financial Services. The cover sheet can also be used to provide additional information, such as the name and contact information of the investment advisor, the nature of the services provided, the entity/individuals for whom services are provided, the location of the office where the services are provided, and any other information required by the department. There are two types of New York Cover sheet To Accompany Investment Advisor Forms: the Investment Advisor Registration Cover sheet and the Investment Advisor Exemption Cover sheet. The Investment Advisor Registration Cover sheet is used by those who are registered with the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Investment Advisor Exemption Cover sheet is used by those who are exempt from the registration requirements.