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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

Even firms with robust compliance programs that do a good job following their required policies and procedures can struggle with examinations if they don't have the information that examiners will ask for readily available.

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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

Even firms with robust compliance programs that do a good job following their required policies and procedures can struggle with examinations if they don't have the information that examiners will ask for readily available.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 1-2)

Nerd's Eye View

House of Representatives and is now being considered in the Senate would increase the number of firms classified as “small entities” and would require the SEC to assess the impact of proposed regulation on this newly enlarged class of investment advisers (which tend to have fewer compliance staff and resources available compared to larger (..)

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Here are some examples of things Ethical Financial Advisors do

Sara Grillo

So here’s a blog about some things that ethical financial advisors do in the hopes they will serve as an example of right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter. The following case studies serve as examples of ethical actions taken by financial advisors.

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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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How to sniff out a lying grifter in a Form ADV

Sara Grillo

If they tell you they charge a percentage of assets under management, and you see that they also charge commissions, that should indicate that they either weren’t be that honest intentionally or weren’t careful about how they explained their fees to you, both of which are of concern. Ethics matter.

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What type of financial advisor is right for you? Questions you should ask.

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Fee-Only financial advisors are most often compensated as a percentage of assets (AUM), though also may be paid hourly, as a retainer, or as a flat fee, depending upon the planner you choose. How we are Compensated At Walkner Condon we use the assets under management (AUM) model. We use them as the custodian for our clients’ assets.