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SEC Releases Exam Schedules for Reg BI, Form CRS
By Melanie WaddellHere's what SEC examiners will look for in the year after the June 30 compliance date.
April 02, 2020
Advicent's Financial Planning Client Portal Is Now FreeCEO Angela Pecoraro says the firm wants to help advisors serve clients and manage their businesses during the pandemic.
April 02, 2020
FINRA Bars Ex-LPL Rep Over 'Reckless Misrepresentations'The former broker signed seven loan agreements for a client without the firm's authorization, FINRA says.
April 02, 2020
SEC Won't Extend Reg BI, Form CRS Compliance DateFirms facing disruptions due to COVID-19 "should engage with us," SEC chief Jay Clayton said.
April 02, 2020
$900M Merrill Team Goes Indie With Raymond James: Recruiting RoundupMeanwhile, UBS picks up a $160 million Morgan Stanley advisor and a Merrill Lynch duo with $116 million.
April 01, 2020
Need Help Making Payroll? Forgivable Loan Program Could Help AdvisorsBut the program, part of the stimulus package, is "not simple," MarketCounsel's Brian Hamburger says.
April 01, 2020
Cetera Offers Advisors Free Backup CFP ServicesThe IBD network wants advisors to have support if they become ill; it has also added other services to help clients during the pandemic.
March 31, 2020
Advisor Group Nabs LPL Exec to Lead Wealth UnitAdvisor Group's CEO talked to ThinkAdvisor about the hire of Gregory Cornick and the firm's recent downgrade by Moody's.