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Guardian Angel(es): Navigating Wealth Transfers, Private Markets

Q&A with Cameron Rogers, partner at the $2.3 billion An­geles Wealth Management.

02.04.26
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Compliance Column: Risk Alert - Marketing Rule Findings

The SEC issued a Risk Alert on Dec. 16 outlining observations from examinations focused on advisers’ compliance with the Marketing Rule. These findings align with what we continue to see during exam­inations – the Marketing Rule remains a consistent area of regulatory focus.

02.04.26
Compliance Column: Essential ADV Amendment Tips
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Compliance Column: Essential ADV Amendment Tips

ADV season comes around each year like clockwork, of­ten bringing the same kinds of questions and potential headaches. Every Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) is required to file their Annual ADV amendment within 90 days of their fiscal year end.

01.07.26
Guest Column: What 1100, 6 & 500 Have To Do With You Winning New Allocators
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Guest Column: What 1100, 6 & 500 Have To Do With You Winning New Allocators

How will you make yourself more compel­ling against much of your competition? This column from Bruce Frumerman posits three recommendations.

12.03.25
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Compliance Column: 2025 NSCP Conference Takeaways

Every year, the National Society of Compliance Professionals hosts a two-and-a-half-day conference providing a wealth of educational and networking opportunities.

12.03.25
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Guest Column: Investors Want Managers’ Writings — Are Yours Worthy?

Observations for money management firms relating to the importance of marketing the beyond-the-numbers intellectual acumen of the portfolio manager when selling investment products to institutional investors has resurfaced in the form of a new survey report of that very group of investors and their investment consultants.

11.06.25
Compliance Column: Amendments To Regulation S-P
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Compliance Column: Amendments To Regulation S-P

In 2024, the SEC adopted amendments to Regulation S-P. This is the rule that requires investment advisors to have written safe­guards in place to protect client information and provide those clients with a written pri­vacy notice.

11.06.25
Building A Culture Of Compliance: Reframing Compliance
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Building A Culture Of Compliance: Reframing Compliance

Column By Meghan Sundquist, Compliance Associate, SEC Compliance Solutions LLC

10.01.25
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Marketing An Emerging Manager’s Most Valuable Differentiator

By Bruce Frumerman, CEO, Frumerman & Nemeth Inc.

09.03.25
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Growth Strategies For Smaller Boutique Investment Managers

For smaller firms, the real challenge isn’t performance. It’s getting noticed. Allo­cators already have a long list of viable candidates. Why should they make room for one more?

09.03.25