Added on March 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: The Securities and Exchange Commission delivering on a uniform fiduciary rule for brokers and advisors is likely an “unattainable” goal, as the two divisions charged with writing the rule have “different interests” regarding the rule’s outcome and the agency’s commissioners disagree on whether such a rule is necessary, Bob Plaze, a former SEC executive, said Thursday.
Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: By now, the awareness to better define and document protection of critical information, strengthen data security procedures as well as integrate incident response plans is well understood at all levels of business. Recent breaches (Target, Disney, OPM) only confirm such and lead to significant legislative and regulatory actions including those recently by FINRA and the SEC.
Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: The market for breakaway advisors “has never been more ripe,” but that’s not due to the Department of Labor’s fiduciary proposal, says Brian Hamburger, managing director of MarketCounsel, a consulting firm that helps those advisors set up their own RIA shops.
Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Company chiefs should highlight the advantages of independence and be prepared to reassure staffers who are uneasy (requires Wall Street Journal Online account to read full article)
Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Once you’ve decided to go independent, the next question is whether to set up your own RIA or join an existing firm. It’s worth making the effort to explore both options to ensure that you’re solving today’s needs without compromising your career goals in the coming decades.
