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ERISA Compliance for Investment Advisors

By Emil Ali / January 27, 2021 / 0 Comments

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”) applies to investment advisors and other securities professionals who advise, manage, or trade in accounts that are considered subject to ERISA (i.e., employee benefit/retirement plans).  With the recent withdrawal of the Department of Labor (“DOL”) “rollover rule,” some investment advisors have forgotten their compliance […]

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SEC Marketing Rule for RIA Advertising and Solicitation

By Emil Ali / January 1, 2021 / 1 Comment

Learn about the new SEC Marketing (and solicitation) rule, and best practices for SEC investment advisers to adapt to the new rules. A must read for CCOs.

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What to Expect During an SEC Examination of an RIA Firm?

By Emil Ali / December 29, 2020 / 0 Comments

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations (formerly known as the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations), is responsible for examining registered investment advisers (RIA), investment companies, and private funds. In performing examinations, the SEC staff review disclosures, conflicts of interests, marketing, advertising, cybersecurity, business continuity, and other asset management priorities.  With […]

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