SEC Sanctions RIA and its CEO for Failing to Supervise and Unreasonably Delegating Supervisory Responsibilities

A recent enforcement action has significant implications for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs), especially for those with multiple Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) and offices. The case illustrates the SEC’s expectations of firms related to their...

The SEC Disciplines RIA for Custody Rule and Liability Disclaimer Violations

On September 3, 2024, the SEC announced that it had settled charges against a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) that failed to comply with requirements pertaining to the safekeeping of client assets. The SEC also alleged that the RIA used impermissible liability...