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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. accounting reports, client contract templates, and a surety bond) and filing an annual renewal fee near the end of the year.

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MiB: Robyn Grew, Man Group CEO

The Big Picture

The firm manages about $145 billion in client assets and is the world’s largest publicly traded hedge fund. She is also a member of Man Group’s senior executive governance committee. Previously she was COO, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Global Head of Legal and Compliance.

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 5-6)

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government's creditworthiness from an AAA rating to AA+. While the downgrade has made headlines and might be startling to advisory clients (particularly those with significant portfolio allocations to U.S.

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Tales from the Dark Side

The Big Picture

His counter has been that responsible brokers (like himself) run a transactional business for clients who want those services. He has high client retention and has generated respectable performance for those customers. I reminded him that the Buy-side is regulated by the SEC, while the Sell-side is self-governed by an SRO.

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When Does A Financial Coach Need To Register As An Investment Adviser? The “ABCS” Test To Determine Status

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Notably, while many financial coaches satisfy the majority of these requirements – they are in the business of offering advice to clients and are compensated as such – they often steer clear of making specific securities recommendations, focusing instead on areas like budgeting, debt management, savings, and retirement planning.

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