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Category Archives: securities compliance
Quantum Meruit and “Other” Compliance Challenges
When I was a compliance director, my biggest frustration was not being able to share certain legal information with the broker-dealer’s registered representatives and those who maintained independent RIAs. I understood the BD’s position, namely that volunteering such information potentially … Continue reading
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Creative Chaos – Creating a Win-Win Situation for Investors and Investment Advisers
Having been involved in the quality of investment advice arena for twenty-five years in some capacity (e.g., securities attorney, RIA consultant, B/D compliance director), I have seen numerous changes in both the industry and the surrounding legal/regulatory environment. There is … Continue reading
Posted in 401k, 401k compliance, 401k investments, compliance, fiduciary compliance, fiduciary law, investments, retirement plans, RIA, RIA Compliance, securities compliance
Tagged 401k, 401k compliance, 404c, 404c compliance, compliance, ERISA, fiduciary, fiduciary law, FINRA, investment advisers, investment analysis tools, RIA, RIA compliance, RIA risk management, risk management, securities compliance, suitability
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Beware the “We’re #1” Trap
Michael Kitces recently posted an article about a proposed publication that would provide client reviews of their financial advisors. For those of you who do not follow Michael, you should do so. Michael is recognized as an industry leader. I … Continue reading
Upon Further Review: Do We Already Have a Universal Fiduciary Standard?
The debate over a universal fiduciary standard for the financial services industry continues. To date, as John Adams lamented in “1776,” “piddle. twiddle and resolve, not a damned thing do we solve.” Several studies have conclusively shown that the American … Continue reading
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Has Schwab Opened Pandora’s Box for RIAs? – Part Two
In a recent post, I suggested that the recent court decision upholding Schwab’s class action waiver in customer’s contracts could have potential liability implications for RIAs and other fiduciaries that recommend or use Schwab, or for that matter any other … Continue reading
Fiduciaries, We Ain’t No Stinkin’ Fiduciaries: Help for Fiduciaries and Unsuspecting Fiduciaries
As a securities attorney that represents investors and provides consulting and compliance services to RIA firms, I can honestly say that one of the most common problems I encounter with RIA firms is a failure to develop an effective risk … Continue reading
The Active Management Value Ratio™- Revealing the Undisclosed Cost of Actively Managed Mutual Funds
Despite overwhelming evidence that actively managed mutual funds generally under-perform passively managed index funds, the evidence indicates that most investors continue to purchase and hold actively managed funds. Even when an actively managed fund does outperform its relevant index, the … Continue reading
Posted in 401k, 401k compliance, 401k investments, 404c, 404c compliance, compliance, fiduciary compliance, fiduciary law, investments, retirement plans, RIA Compliance, securities, securities compliance
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Five Legal Decisions Every RIA and Fiduciary Should Know
In his most recent book, “The New Wealth Management, “ respected industry expert Harold Evensky noted that investment advisers have an obligation to understand both their professional duties and their legal responsibilities. While compliance violations often result in fines, legal … Continue reading
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SEC Focuses on Compliance and CCOs
SEC alert demonstrates need for CCOs to focus on both compliance and risk management, both for firm and personal protection. http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20120205/REG/302059986
Running the Investment Compliance “Gauntlet”
As most people know, I focus on helping RIA professionals with both compliance and risk management issues. Far too many times I have performed compliance audits where the RIA has all of the required files and manuals, but a poor … Continue reading
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