Jones has seen $18 million of client assets move to a rival brokerage firm.
The question is how much mitigation and elimination of conflicts — versus disclosure — will really happen at firms and be required by the SEC.
The secretary of the commonwealth is proposing a fiduciary standard in response to an SEC investment-advice rule he views as too weak.
Arguments by Northeastern states in court hearing later this month deemed a long shot by legal experts
Company is offering clients complimentary, two-year membership to an identity theft protection and credit monitoring service.
Agency says Jovannie Aquino recommended series of frequent, short-term trades while charging commissions and fees for each trade.
Executive says clients prefer to work with investment advisers because of the transparency, greater choice in investment options and fiduciary status of the business model.
The question is no longer about a statute of limitations but whether the regulator has the power to seek disgorgement at all.
Donna Jean Flemming failed to implement adequate AML program, regulator says
The SEC rule takes the existing regulatory regime for broker-dealers to an entirely new level and preserves choice for investors.
New regulations prohibit arrangements in which residents get state tax credit in exchange for charitable contributions.
Some observers say the language waters down the fiduciary standard, while others say the word choice is inconsequential.
The outcome could have big implications for 401(k) disclosures made to employees.
Mark Trewitt sold private fund that collapsed; Clair Crossland sold risky investments
Advisers think the law, which goes into effect July 1, will result in higher costs for investors.
If brokers are not dually registered as advisers but use the term, they could run into trouble under new rule.
The insurance industry is largely regulated by states, and enforcement varies state-by-state.
Codifying the idea of putting a client's best interest first into regulation is important.
CFP Board's updated code of ethics and standards goes live in October.
Jason Nelson refused to take part in annuity sale inquiry.
