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How To Survive Your First SEC Audit: Preparing For The SEC Examination And Complying With The Information Request Letter

Nerd's Eye View

At the core of the examination, though, is a review of the firm's compliance policies and procedures and code of ethics, including not just a copy of the 'paper' compliance manual but also how the practices and controls the firm puts into place ensure it adheres to its compliance program.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 1-2)

Nerd's Eye View

Going beyond FPA’s existing PlannerSearch tool, the narrowed-down list is meant to help consumers identify a focused subset of the most reputable planners.

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The SEC Playbook For Newly-Registered Advisers: Preparing For The SEC Examination And Complying With The Information Request Letter

Nerd's Eye View

At the core of the examination, though, is a review of the firm's compliance policies and procedures and code of ethics, including not just a copy of the 'paper' compliance manual but also how the practices and controls the firm puts into place ensure it adheres to its compliance program.

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#FA Success Ep 330: Raising And Lowering Fee Minimums To Manage Growth Pace And Advisor Capacity, With Ari Weisbard

Nerd's Eye View

that oversees $143 million in assets under management (AUM) for nearly 75 client households. Welcome back to the 330th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Ari Weisbard. Ari is Managing Partner of Values Added Financial, an independent RIA based in Washington, D.C.,

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#FA Success Ep 372: Quadrupling Revenue By Restructuring Your Business Model To Reflect Your Entire Value To Clients, With Melody Townsend

Nerd's Eye View

Melody is the president of Townsend Financial Planning, an RIA based in Lexington, KY, that oversees $112 million in assets under management for 160 client households. Welcome back to the 372nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Melody Townsend.

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Don't get an "F" on FBAR

Brown Advisory

When clients have assets in multiple countries, this task can become more complicated—not just in terms of long-term thinking, but also in ensuring they are compliant with all those countries’ tax codes. taxpayer must file an FBAR in any year that they have assets in financial accounts outside the U.S.

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CFP Board’s Crypto Guidelines Offer a Word of Caution

eMoney Advisor

When it comes to CFP® professionals and cryptocurrency, the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct dictates that CFPs® should treat crypto-related assets the same as any other form of financial asset. The CFP Board stated the risks as follows in its communication. Crypto in the News.

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