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    The SEC's FY 2027 Exam Priorities: 6 Areas Every RIA CCO Should Review

    The SEC's FY 2027 priorities put economic conflicts, proxy voting, AI, Regulation S-P, valuation and private funds in focus. Here is what RIAs should review now.

    October 23, 2026
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    5 min read
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    SEC Examination Readiness: Where RIAs Fall Short

    What SEC exam readiness really means for RIAs: aligning policies, testing, records, disclosures and AI governance before the examination request arrives.

    August 21, 2026
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    9 min read
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    AI Exam Readiness 2026: How RIAs Should Prepare for AI-Focused SEC Reviews

    What SEC examiners are asking about AI in 2026, how to build an AI evidence file, and a tabletop checklist to prepare RIAs for AI-focused reviews.

    July 8, 2026
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    11 min read
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    SEC Examination Priorities 2026: What RIAs Must Prepare For

    Comprehensive analysis of the SEC's newly released 2026 examination priorities, focusing on AI governance, cybersecurity, and private fund oversight.

    January 20, 2026
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    12 min read
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    SEC Sweep Examinations: What Traditional RIAs Should Expect

    Analysis of the SEC's latest examination priorities targeting fee billing, portfolio management, and conflicts of interest at traditional advisory firms.

    October 22, 2025
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    11 min read
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    Preparing for Your First SEC Examination

    What newly registered RIAs should expect during their first SEC exam and how to prepare for a successful outcome.

    February 28, 2024
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    10 min read