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A Guide To Conducting And Documenting An Annual Compliance Review Under New SEC Amendment

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However, this "Compliance Rule" did not technically require that the annual compliance review of policies and procedures be conducted in writing, even though advisers were required to maintain records if they did document such reviews in writing! the SEC's new marketing rule). the SEC's new marketing rule).

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Compliance Calendar For A Solo RIA: Staying On Top Of Compliance Tasks While Serving Clients

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One of the most intimidating aspects of launching a solo advisory firm is the question of how to manage compliance. Creating a compliance calendar for a solo RIA can help to systematize and manage compliance tasks, requirements and deadlines.

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Crafting An Annual Compliance Calendar For A (Solo) RIA: Staying On Top Of Compliance Tasks While Serving Clients

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One of the most intimidating aspects of launching a solo advisory firm is the question of how to manage compliance. The 1st category of tasks that advisory firms must handle involves renewing their registration with the applicable state(s) in which they do business each year, which typically involves submitting select documents (e.g.,

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Hiring Your First Employee: What You Need To Know To Cover Your Compliance Obligations

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If they want to continue to grow and increase their capacity, they'll need to make several important decisions and address a plethora of legal and compliance requirements not only to avoid potential legal issues but also to ensure that their business will continue to operate smoothly.

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Anatomy Of An RIA Sale, Merger Or Acquisition: 5 Important Legal & Compliance Steps

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In this guest post, Chris Stanley, investment management attorney and Founding Principal of Beach Street Legal, discusses in depth the various stages of buying, selling, and merging an investment advisory and financial planning business.

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Upfront And Ongoing RIA Compliance Obligations Of State Vs SEC-Registered Investment Advisers

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In the United States, Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) are required to register in one of 2 ways: with the Federal government (namely the SEC) or with one (or more) state securities regulatory agencies. Notably, along with certain standardized forms (e.g., Read More.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (August 2023)

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This month's edition kicks off with the news that estate planning platform Wealth.com has launched Ester, an AI-driven 'legal assistant' that uses machine learning to help advisors quickly review and extract the key information from clients' estate planning documents, as it joins FP Alpha in the competition to become 'Holistiplan for estate planning (..)