Bashful, Mr. Sleepy, Mr. Doc, Mr. Grumpy, Mr. Sneezy, and Mr. Happy are all employees of S. White Investment Advisers. Mr. Doc, Mr. Sneezy, and Mr. Happy give investment advice to the firm's clients and manage their portfolios. Mr. Sleepy greets clients and makes cold calls to solicit more business for the firm. Mr. Bashful performs general clerical services, such as filing. Mr. Grumpy is the office manager and is the direct supervisor of the other five employees. Which of S. White's employees must register as investment adviser representatives under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940?

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Mr. Grumpy, Mr. Doc, Mr. Sneezy, Mr. Happy, and Mr. Sleepy must register as investment adviser representatives under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Only Mr. Bashful need not register since he performs only clerical duties. Any employee who makes investment recommendations and/or manages client portfolios and any employee who solicits or offers investment advisory services must register. Anyone who is a supervisor to those performing these duties must also register.