Answer:
One of the purposes of filing the annual updating amendment to the Form ADV Part 1A is to
C) verify that the investment adviser still qualifies for SEC registration
Explanation:
Filing the annual Form ADV Part 1A gives the SEC and the state securities authorities information about the investment adviser's business, ownership, clients, employees, business practices, affiliations, and any disciplinary events of the adviser or its employees. The form enables the SEC to register investment advisers and to obtain information from and about exempt reporting advisers.