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Calculating Assets Under Management vs. Assets Under Advisement

In recent years the SEC has been paying close attention to discrepancies in Form ADV filings and...
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Continuing Education – Regulatory Element vs. Firm Element

FINRA Rule 1250 requires registered persons to participate in Continuing Education (“CE”). The term...
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Trump Administration Memo Leaves DOL Fiduciary Rule Open, Delay Likely

On Friday, February 3, the Trump Administration issued a memorandum which is likely to delay...
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Family Office and Wealth Planning Services

Last month we discussed how a Family Office is exempt from the definition of “investment adviser”...
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What is a Family Office?

The term “family office” has multiple meanings in the securities universe. Here we discuss the...

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Make It a Priority to Read the SEC’s 2017 Examination Priorities

On January 12, 2017, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) announced...
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Compliance Priorities in the New Year

As 2016 came to a close, a few investment advisers finally found time to follow up on compliance...
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Private Fund Marketing and Broker Dealer Registration

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has disciplined firms and individuals for...
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Holiday Gift Giving and Receiving – Is it Compliant?

Ho Ho Ho…Tis the season. It’s that time of year again – the holiday season is officially upon us....

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