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Jefferies was among a group of firms cited by the SEC in its recent sweeping investigations into illegal "off channel" communications.

The optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase 3 cents next year.

Donald Trump has promised lax regulation of cryptocurrencies, and in a month he'll be president. Should investors buy in?

Regulators accused UBS of not doing enough to monitor 22 brokers who generated commissions and sales concessions of syndicate preferred stocks.

Andrew Wynn, co-founder and co-CEO of Ascend, has been at the forefront of empowering insurance companies through cutting-edge, profit-enhancing technology. With over a decade of experience in technology and insurance industries, Andrew has developed a keen insight into the challenges faced by insurance professionals.

Andrew started Sheltr, acquired by Hippo, a homeowner's coverage insurtech. During his time there, he witnessed firsthand the inefficient and outdated payment and accounting workflows that exist within insurance. With this experience, he founded Ascend with his co-founder, Praveen Chekuri.

ESG and like investments have come under fire, but a US SIF report seems to see some positivity in the sector despite concerns about greenwashing and greenhushing.

The asset sales carry complexity requiring careful thought and expert advice, but they could prove beneficial to some wirehouse breakaways or RIA succession plans.

Jim Daniels has nearly 40 years of experience and leads UHY's Albany tax practice, which includes oversight of all tax engagements. He has an extensive background serving a variety of entities with tax compliance and planning related to corporate, individual, estate, and state and local taxes. He has vast knowledge of federal, state and local tax planning and multistate taxation.

Bryan Eberle is president of tax solutions at Nepsis, a national financial advisor and investment management firm.

He joined the firm prior to its acquisition of the full-service tax, accounting and consulting firm Sevenich, Butler, Gerlach & Brazil and was instrumental in planning for, and played a crucial role in, expanding Nepsis' tax program and merging the two entities.

The IRS and its partners shared a half-dozen ways to safeguard your firm and your clients during National Tax Security Awareness Week.