Answer:
3 years
Explanation:
Under the NASAA Model Rule covering Investment Adviser records, the adviser's articles of incorporation must be retained for a total of 3 years. As stated in Rule 203(a)-2
"Partnership articles and any amendments, articles of incorporation, charters, minute books, and stock certificate books of the investment adviser and of any predecessor, shall be maintained in the principal office of the investment adviser and preserved until at least three years after termination of the enterprise."
