The regulatory attorney and chairman of the Securities Practice Group gave a typically candid speech about SEC exams at the Raymond James Wealth Managers Conference.
When it comes to retirement, new research underscores how health care, medical expenses and longevity risks are top concerns of investors.
Expectations vs. reality: What investors think – and how advisers plan – for retirement income.
The exam proposal would apply to 'low-risk' branch offices, while the public database proposal would more closely resemble the SEC's Form ADVs.
Generate excitement beforehand, track your team's progress, and communicate every step of the way.
How to help clients navigate yearly changes that could affect their coverage and costs.
The agency said two people's personal data, including dates of birth and Social Security numbers, were stolen, as it continues to investigate the breach.
Katy Knox named president, replacing Keith Banks, who will become vice chairman of the global wealth and investment management unit.
A vow of silence on money issues negatively impacts our relationships and contributes to the financial literacy crisis.
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High earners could take advantage of a measure meant to help business owners, straining the IRS.
Recommendations to roll over retirement-plan assets, to transfer IRAs and advice generating additional payments like 12b-1 fees are trouble areas for RIA firms.
The financial effects of having children can last for the rest of your life, according to a new study.
Agency forecasts it will inspect at least 14% of registered investment advisers in current fiscal year, up from 10% in recent years, but still below the 50% rate achieved by Finra for B-Ds.
Hurricane damage to island may complicate settlement of claims on munis and closed-end funds.
Legislation would allow brokerages to produce fund reports not classified as sales offers.
Plaintiffs allege GE breached fiduciary duties by selecting proprietary funds.
Demand for mandatory pre-loan counseling outstrips supply as Oct. 2 looms.
There appears to be money for "pure" record keepers that don't use asset management fees as a crutch.
The regulator alleges the brokers recommended a pattern of high-cost frequent trading without telling clients that such a strategy was unlikely to produce profits.
