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RIA Code Of Ethics: Important Nuances To Note In Relatively Straightforward Requirements

Nerd's Eye View

All investment advisers are fiduciaries that owe a duty of care and loyalty to their clients, and, in an ideal world, advisory firms and their staff would abide by these requirements without the need for a prescriptive code of ethics.

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 1-2)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Financial Planning Association and Money.com are planning to publish a “Best Financial Advisors” list based on advisors’ education, credentials, and experience, as well as harder-to-quantify (..)

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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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Top Strategies for Registered Investment Advisor Marketing

Midstream Marketing

RIAs need to update their marketing plans to stay ahead. RIAs must understand and follow SEC marketing rules to meet their ethical and legal needs. A strong marketing plan and effective advertising adviser practices related to Form ADV are essential for successful marketing practices.

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IAR CE: Continuing Education Requirements For Investment Adviser Representatives And How Different States Adopt NASAA’s Model Rule

Nerd's Eye View

In this post, Senior Financial Planning Nerd Ben Henry-Moreland discusses how IARs can determine whether they’re required to complete CE and, if so, how to go about it – since with the adoption of the Model Rule ramping up among states, more and more IARs will be subject to the new CE requirements.

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

We speak a secret language in financial planning. Translating from the secret language of financial planning, the sentence would read “Tammy specializes in insurance. The first step in the competency stairway is regulatory compliance. . Registration Standards for Financial Advisors. Conferred Degrees.