PE Background Check For Series Registrations?

Do PE firms’ background checks look into your series registrations or need a u-5? Also, what if they have since expired but they were listed on your resume still? Would it not make a difference if they don’t require them not being a bank?

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Chargers9933, bummer your thread hasn't had a response yet. Maybe one of these threads could point you in the right direction:

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