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Why Advertising “Conflict-Free” Advice Could Violate The SEC’s Marketing Rule

Nerd's Eye View

Which, in turn, has led a small but growing number of RIA firms to describe themselves as "conflict-free" on their websites and advertising materials as a way to distinguish themselves from other firms that may have more directly conflicted business models.

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Performance Advertising Guidelines For Investment Advisers Under the SEC’s New Marketing Rule

Nerd's Eye View

For investment advisers looking to attract prospective clients, advertising the performance of their investment strategies would be a logical way to market their services (at least if they had strong historical returns!). Two final prohibitions under the Marketing Rule include restrictions on the use of predecessor performance (e.g.,

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Advertising for Financial Advisors: Strategies for Success

Midstream Marketing

This guide offers helpful tips to create a good advertising plan in the financial services area. Understanding Advertising For Financial Advisors For financial advisors, advertising goes beyond just sharing information. Good advertising helps you reach those who need help with their finances. It builds brand recognition.

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Top 20 Common Advertising Expenses for Small Business Owners

MazumaBusinessAccounting

You’re probably spending a fair amount of money on advertising your small business to potential clients and customers. Did you know most of your marketing and advertising can be written off as a tax deduction to lower your tax bill? When in doubt about a specific advertising expense and if it’s tax deductible, ask your accountant.

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: News Corp stock rises as results beat, despite ‘clearly insipid’ advertising backdrop

MarketWatch

News Corp NWSA , the parent of MarketWatch publisher Dow Jones, reported fiscal third-quarter results on Thursday that beat expectations, helped by revenue trends outside advertising and a “decidedly more positive” economic backdrop, and the media company said it expected to save more than it once expected from planned layoffs.

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IRS Debunks Heavily Advertised Trust Strategy for Income Taxes

Wealth Management

New Chief Counsel Memorandum deems promotional materials misstate and mischaracterize the technique's efficacy in certain circumstances.

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: Amazon is laying off workers in its advertising business: CNBC

MarketWatch

AMZN on Tuesday started to lay off workers in its advertising unit, CNBC reported, citing a memo to staffers sent by Paul Kotas, senior VP for advertising, IMDb and Grand Challenge. “As Amazon.com Inc.