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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
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Building A Culture Of Compliance: Reframing Compliance

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

10.01.25
Marketing An Emerging Manager’s Most Valuable Differentiator
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Marketing An Emerging Manager’s Most Valuable Differentiator

By Bruce Frumerman, CEO, Frumerman & Nemeth Inc.

09.03.25
Growth Strategies For Smaller Boutique Investment Managers
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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
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AI Implementation: Overcoming Roadblocks

Asset management firms seeking growth will need to have an “AI strategy reckon­ing” at some point. And sooner is much better than later.

09.03.25
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Building A Culture Of Compliance: Educate

Becoming a skillful educator ben­efits not only your firm’s employees, but it also improves your understanding of the material as well as your communication skills.

09.03.25
Strategy Development In AI’s Wild West
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Strategy Development In AI’s Wild West

Right now, it’s the Wild West for AI strategic development. And I think that’s why in large part many asset management firms are a bit on edge.

08.06.25
Kites Dancing In Hurricanes: Finding Context In An AI-Mad World
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Kites Dancing In Hurricanes: Finding Context In An AI-Mad World

The daily drumbeat of news reminds us that the transformative power of AI is not something to be ignored.

07.02.25
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SEC Exam Preparedness: Thriving Not Surviving

SEC exams are an inevitable component of a Registered Investment Adviser’s (“RIA”) existence, and we have found that CCOs can reduce the stress associated with a potential exam if they know what to ex­pect.

07.02.25
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Guest Column: Revisiting Headwinds: A Path Forward For Emerging Managers

In a 2020 EMM article, we explored how consultant consolidation was creating significant challenges for emerging managers. Today, we revisit this issue to assess what has changed and offer updated strategies to navigate this evolving landscape.

01.08.25