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On Wall Street September 1, 2011 Alan J. Foxman	To Share Or Not to Share (Revenue) I'm preparing to merge my small brokerage firm with a registered investment adviser. Do we have to wait for FINRA approval before we can close the transaction?
Registered Rep. August 28, 2007 John Churchill	SEC Principal Trade Proposal: A Stalling Tactic? A 2-year "interim rule" would allow large brokerage firms that also have many other business lines to meet their fiduciary obligations to customers while still engaging in principal trading activity -- selling customers products from their own inventory.
On Wall Street May 1, 2013 Alan J. Foxman	When It's Okay to Share Clients Our legal expert discusses things to consider before making a referral to a nonaffiliated third party.
Investment Advisor March 2006 Melanie Waddell	Piling On Keeping up with compliance chores will continue to occupy a substantial portion of advisors' time, as industry officials and observers are steadfast in their belief that regulatory scrutiny by the SEC and NASD isn't going away.
On Wall Street September 1, 2009 Alan Foxman	"Senior" Designations Can Be Touchy Subject For Your Firm Questions about "certified senior advisor" designation... Buying stock of companies in bankruptcy...
Investment Advisor August 2005 Thomas D. Giachetti	Come Right In Here are some issues pertaining to an advisor's compliance-readiness, including a list of some of the more substantive issues that are currently the focus of SEC examiners.
Financial Planning October 1, 2010 Brian Hamburger	Regulation Season A look forward at the real effects of regulatory change - and they could be as unattractive as they are expensive.
Registered Rep. February 1, 2006 Kristen French	Both Sides Now Brokers who hold dual licenses -- both the Series 7 and Series 65 licenses -- will have to take fiduciary responsibility on some accounts. But they can also sell investments, after they make it crystal clear that they're doing so.
Investment Advisor January 1, 2011 Melanie Waddell	FINRA Jockeys for SRO Spot as SEC Report to Congress Nears The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is engaged in a full-court press to convince the SEC that it should be the SRO for advisors.
Investment Advisor March 2010 James J. Green	B/D News Bulletins and news of interest to broker/dealers from FINRA and the SEC.
Financial Advisor May 2006 Andrew Gluck	New Rule Causes Software Schizophrenia New financial software programs for advisors reflect the difference between fiduciary and suitability requirements.
Investment Advisor February 2008 Thomas D. Giachetti	Is an IPS the Answer? Investment Policy Statements can be helpful, but remember, longer documents aren't always better.
Financial Advisor October 2004 Chaplin & Giachetti	Contingency Planning And Rule 206(4)-7 What must a financial advisor do to comply?
On Wall Street October 1, 2010 Chris Kentouris	Finra Wants More Details When Someone Gets Canned Advisors, take note: FINRA wants broker-dealers to provide more detail on the reasons for dismissing an employee in reports to the regulator.
On Wall Street September 1, 2010 Alan J. Foxman	Ponzi Schemes And Problems Paying Fines Q&A: What does it mean for advisors that records are now available to the general public online?... How will arbitration payments I must make but cannot afford right now affect my license?... more...
Financial Planning March 1, 2011 Larry Light	The Tradeoff Registered investment advisors may end up getting to know a new regulator, but the tougher fiduciary standard they live under will also be extended to cover their broker-dealer rivals.
Financial Planning March 1, 2011 Donald B. Trone	All for One... A uniform fiduciary standard of conduct, coupled with harmonized regulations, should dramatically improve the process for investors.
On Wall Street July 1, 2010 Alan J. Foxman	Dueling Investigators Advisor Q&A: Why must agencies duplicate investigatory efforts?... Should I worry about reps picking up bad habits from old firms?...
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Financial Planning September 1, 2008 Blaine Aikin	New Disclosure Regimen Planners are facing considerable competition from brokers in the arena of retirement plans, and the reality that brokers typically don't work as fiduciaries is a thorn in planners' sides.
Financial Planning June 1, 2010 Brian Hamburger	Going for Custody As of March 12, new rules for RIAs require special (and expensive) reports and audits for custodial accounts. Are you ready?
Financial Planning September 1, 2006 David Spinar	Even the Playing Field Congress needs to standardize the regulations for investment advisors and broker-dealers.
Financial Planning July 1, 2011 Donna Mitchell	Tweet Away It's been a struggle to get advisors to embrace social media because they don't fully recognize its business value.
Financial Planning March 1, 2007 Glenn G. Kautt	SEC Audit, Part Deux An SEC audit is like a visit to the dentist: The anticipation is scarier than the actual event, but a little pain is inescapable. Here is a recount from a financial planning firm's chief compliance officer of his recent audit experience.
Financial Advisor March 2008 David Lawrence	A Higher Standard It is incumbent on all financial advisors to acknowledge their potential role as a fiduciary and act accordingly where and when applicable. So, that leads to a question of just what a fiduciary does during a typical day.
Financial Planning November 1, 2011 David E. Adler	The ABCs of Planner Titles Do you know your REBC from your CEBS, your CIMA from your CMA, and your PFS from your RFC?
Financial Advisor March 2012 Gail Liberman	Social Media Hurdles Some advisors are using social media for marketing, but many haven't spent much time using it because of compliance issues.
Investment Advisor November 2006 Thomas D. Giachetti	Defining Fiduciary What is a financial advisor's true fiduciary duty?
Financial Advisor May 2011 Andrew Gluck	Finra Makes Its Move Who regulates financial advisors may shift. Here's a look at the positions various groups are taking on fiduciary standards.
On Wall Street December 1, 2010 Alan J. Foxman	When FINRA Intervenes Even non-member firms (such as registered investment advisors) can voluntarily agree to use either FINRA's arbitration or mediation services.
On Wall Street March 1, 2010 Mark Astarita	Advisors Allowed To Get Social Some firms will continue to ban social media, while others will use the necessary software to allow it-just don't make a recommendation on one of the sites.
Financial Planning May 1, 2012 Jennifer Woods Burke	Gotcha! Audits Get Tougher This year, the SEC and FINRA launched a webinar for firms detailing their expectations and reaffirming that whether a firm is large or small, regulators expect the same level of diligence when it comes to audits.
Investment Advisor July 1, 2011 Melanie Waddell	Fiduciary D-Day Arrives As the SEC launches into rulemaking, lots of 'thorny issues' will surface.
Investment Advisor July 2006 Thomas D. Giachetti, esq.	Expert's Corner: Passing Muster Is your electronic record keeping up to SEC snuff? Financial advisors should exercise discretion and diligence regarding electronic record retention and communication procedures. When in doubt, retain the hard copy original or make a phone call.
Registered Rep. December 1, 2006 Ann Therese Palmer	Know When to Hold 'Em, Know When to Fold 'Em Q: I've been a certified financial planner and investment advisor rep for six years. What are some do's and don'ts for a client-appreciation event that I might not know about?... A: here is nothing like a good poker game to raise all types of ethical quandaries for people in the securities business...
Registered Rep. December 1, 2006 John Churchill	Of Two Minds An internecine argument at the FPA gets to the heart of one of the industry's more vexing problems: Should brokers be able to position themselves as financial planners?
Registered Rep. November 4, 2009 Bill Singer	Rep. Bachus Slips One In (Not Everyone Is Cheering) Has Capitol Hill taken its legislative legerdemain to new depths?
Financial Planning January 1, 2007 Mike Suppappola	Compliance Tips Solicitation agreements have been around for decades. These relationships present myriad compliance issues, and advisors should keep in mind the following regulatory requirements.
Financial Advisor April 2004 David J. Drucker	Living With The Rules How to keep the SEC happy without going out of business.
Financial Planning May 1, 2008 Elizabeth O'Brien	Regulatory Tussle Independent broker-dealers and the Securities and Exchange Commission have found themselves in a tug-of-war over how best to serve clients when registered representatives depart one firm for another.
Financial Advisor November 2009 Jeff Schlegel	The Great Debate Financial services reform is coming. How will it impact advisors?
Financial Planning May 1, 2008 Rick Cortese	New Form ADV 2 On March 3, 2008, the SEC proposed amendments to Form ADV Part 2.
Financial Planning August 1, 2006 Marianne Czernin	Compliance Tips Spotlight on Your Email: NASD Rule 3010 requires all broker-dealers to develop appropriate supervisory policies that prohibit registered representatives from electronically corresponding with the public, unless the communications are subject to those supervisory and review procedures.
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