On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it has rescheduled its compliance outreach program’s national seminar for investment advisers to Nov. 19, 2020. The SEC intends for its compliance outreach program to help Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and compliance personnel enhance their compliance programs for the protection of investors. The November 19 program will be offered as a live webcast.
On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 12:00 PM CDT, RIA Compliance Consultants, Inc. will host a compliance training webinar entitled, “Best Practices to Reduce the Risk of Arbitration and Litigation.” RCC is excited to have representatives from Unitifi and Lockton Affinity serve as panelists on this webinar. Patrick Griffin, an attorney from Kutak Rock, will also serve as a panelist during this discussion.
Investment Advisers Disclosing Disciplinary Events on Form ADV Part 3
September 22, 2020
Intended to be a concise and easily understandable disclosure for retail investors, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) implemented the Form CRS/Form ADV Part 3 relationship summary to help SEC registered investment advisers provide information to their retail investor clients about the relationships and services the investment adviser firm offers, fees and costs that retail investors will pay, specified conflicts of interest and standards of conduct, and disciplinary history. To learn more about the SEC’s requirements of Form CRS/Form ADV Part 3, please see our website page at https://www.ria-compliance-consultants.com/form-adv-part-3-faqs/ .
Compliance Concerns for Private Funds
September 15, 2020
On Thursday, September 24 RIA Compliance Consultants will host a webinar, “Compliance Concerns for Private Funds,” at 12:00 PM CT. During this compliance training webinar, RCC’s Senior Vice-President, Jarrod James, will be joined by Dan McMahon of Koley Jessen to discuss the SEC’s recent Risk Alert entitled SEC’s Observations from Examinations of Investment Advisers Managing Private Funds. We will also discuss the key differences between an Exempt Reporting Adviser filing (ERA) for private fund advisers and full registration as an investment adviser along with the private fund information both filing-types must provide on Form ADV.
NASAA Seeks Input on Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education Program
September 05, 2020
The North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. (“NASAA”) is currently seeking input from NASAA members (i.e., state and provincial securities regulators) and other industry professionals, including registered investment advisers and their representatives regarding potential content for classes in its proposed investment adviser representative continuing education program. NASAA intends to utilize survey responses for design and implementation of the proposed IAR continuing education program.
2020 Compliance Professional of the Year
September 01, 2020
RIA Compliance Consultants is pleased to 
announce Anthony Woodard as the winner of our 2020 Compliance Professional of the Year! Anthony serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC (PCIA). As CCO, his primary objectives are to ensure that PCIA is in compliance with industry regulations, to assess the firm’s exposure to risk, and to create and administer policies that effectively address such risks.
SEC Enforcement Action Against an Investment Adviser Over Limiting Wrap to NTF Funds
August 31, 2020
On July 28, 2020, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed an order instituting an enforcement action/administrative cease-and-desist proceeding against an SEC registered investment adviser firm for allegedly failing to disclose material conflicts of interest related to its mutual fund share class selection practices, receipt of revenue sharing, avoidance of transaction fees, receipt of compensation pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“12b-1 fees”), and failure to seek best execution.
SEC Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Dual BD/RIA for Revenue Sharing on Money Market Cash Sweep
August 24, 2020
On August 13, 2020 the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed an order instituting administrative cease-and-desist proceedings to a dually registered investment adviser firm/introducing broker-dealer firm for allegedly failing to disclose material conflicts of interest related to its mutual fund share class selection practices, receipt of compensation pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“12b-1 fees”), and money market revenue sharing agreements.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend RIA Compliance Connection 2020
August 11, 2020
Join RIA Compliance Consultants on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27 for our RIA Compliance Connection 2020 virtual conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts, engage with like-minded peers, and connect with the top leaders in the industry all in the name of the best interest of your clients. Need more convincing?
The North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. (“NASAA”) recently released a white paper detailing the results of a study conducted by its Senior Issues/Diminished Capacity Committee. While many investment adviser firms are increasingly aware of issues related to diminished capacity in clients, NASAA has found that not all registered investment advisers are prepared to identify and address diminished capacity among investment adviser representatives. As part of the study, NASAA surveyed a number of financial institutions and industry professionals including Bryan Hill, President of RIA Compliance Consultants, Inc.
