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

Nerd's Eye View

But for many years, advisers looking for guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding what kind of performance advertising was permissible had to rely on fairly general guidelines and SEC staff statements in the form of “no-action” letters.

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Form ADV Part 1: Common Missteps And Best Practices For RIAs

Nerd's Eye View

For example, in certain contexts, the terms “you” and “your” can refer solely to the advisory firm itself, while in others, the terms can encompass any of the firm’s related persons (e.g., directors and officers, partners, and employees of the firm).

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Getting Found – Your Google My Business Listing and the New SEC Marketing Rule

Midstream Marketing

Yes… but if that’s the path you want to go down, the Securities and Exchange Commission would like to have a word with you. You may have heard of this referred to as the "Marketing Rule," as that is primarily what it has been focused on for so many years. What is Google My Business and Why is it Important?

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How to sniff out a lying grifter in a Form ADV

Sara Grillo

Any financial advisor who is registered as an advisor with a regulator has to fill out this form for initial approval by either a state or a Federal (the United States Securities and Exchange Commission) regulator. If the person is an insurance agent or solely a broker selling commission-based products, they will not have to file a Form ADV.

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Top 10 Tips for Financial Advisor Marketing Campaigns

Midstream Marketing

This program can encourage your clients to refer others. You can think about offering rewards for people who refer others to you. It is nice to show gratitude to clients who refer others. Make it simple for clients to refer people to you. Provide clear steps for referring others. This is not just a choice.

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10 High-Income Tax Planning Strategies to Complete Before 2025: A Year-end Checklist

Harness Wealth

Note that gifting private company stock may require a professional appraisal to establish fair market value and ensure compliance with IRS regulations. Before making any moves, consult with a tax advisor to understand the implications and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. What is the Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption?

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The Ultimate Guide to Tax-Loss Harvesting

Harness Wealth

Transaction costs: Frequent trading to harvest losses can result in higher costs, including brokerage fees and commissions, and an increased risk of tracking errors. When you have limited expertise: tax-loss harvesting requires careful monitoring and compliance with IRS regulations. Is tax-loss harvesting right for you?

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