Best Practices
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April 2026 Compliance News: Post-Filing Priorities for RIAs
Post-filing priorities for advisers, including Form ADV reconciliation, brochure delivery, fee billing testing, and annual review planning.
Digital Marketing Compliance: Social Media Rules for RIAs
Updated guidance on testimonials, endorsements, and performance advertising across social media platforms under the Marketing Rule.
Annual Compliance Program Review: A Comprehensive Framework for RIAs
Complete outline for conducting effective annual compliance reviews that satisfy SEC Rule 206(4)-7 requirements and strengthen your compliance program.
Annual Compliance Review: 2025 Year-End Checklist
Comprehensive framework for conducting effective annual reviews, including new testing protocols, documentation requirements, and board reporting best practices.
Third-Party Service Provider Due Diligence Updates
Enhanced SEC expectations for vendor oversight, cybersecurity assessments, and ongoing monitoring of outsourced compliance and technology providers.
ESG Disclosures and Greenwashing: SEC Enforcement Trends
Recent SEC actions targeting misleading ESG claims and how RIAs can ensure authentic, compliant sustainability disclosures in 2025.
Outsourced CCO Models: When and How to Implement
Strategic guide to evaluating fractional CCO services, comparing costs versus in-house compliance teams, and ensuring regulatory adequacy.
Cybersecurity Compliance: 2025 Best Practices for RIAs
Essential cybersecurity protocols, incident response plans, and SEC examination focus areas for investment advisors in the current threat landscape.
The CCO's Annual Compliance Review Checklist
A comprehensive framework for conducting thorough annual compliance reviews that satisfy regulatory requirements.