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SEC Proposes Enhanced Examination Resources For RIAs in Light of Industry Growth

Posted on July 25th, 2023 at 8:42 AM
SEC Proposes Enhanced Examination Resources For RIAs in Light of Industry Growth

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, has presented a solution to address the challenge of overseeing the growing number of registered investment advisors (RIA) within the Division of Examinations.

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Proposal to Prohibit Non-Compete Clauses May Impact Mergers and Acquisitions of RIAs

Posted on January 18th, 2023 at 3:06 PM
Proposal to Prohibit Non-Compete Clauses May Impact Mergers and Acquisitions of RIAs

A federal prohibition on noncompete clauses may impact future mergers and acquisitions of investment advisory firms as well as how financial advisors transfer to new firms. 

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Former Rockefeller Advisor Lands at Colorado RIA After Unauthorized Trading Allegations

Posted on September 7th, 2022 at 2:08 PM
Former Rockefeller Advisor Lands at Colorado RIA After Unauthorized Trading Allegations

A former Rockefeller Capital Management advisor, Brent Hablutzel, has joined an LPL Financial-affiliated firm after his termination in July over allegations that he completed several unauthorized trades on behalf of his clients. 

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May 12, 2025
FINRA Clarifies Proposed Changes to Outside Activities Rule

FINRA released a statement this week addressing misconceptions surrounding its proposed updates to the rules governing outside business activities by associated persons of broker-dealers.

May 9, 2025
FINRA Suspends Former Wells Fargo Advisor Over Unauthorized Transfer in Elderly Client's Account

FINRA has fined and suspended former Wells Fargo financial advisor Jarrett Thomas after he executed a $50,000 transaction for an elderly client despite being informed that she was no longer capable of managing her finances.

May 8, 2025
All 50 States Now Aligned on Annuity Sales Standards

The annuity industry officially has secured uniformity in sales regulations across all 50 states.