SEC

The regulator’s move follows a Financial Planning investigation into whistleblowing by former JPMorgan financial advisor Johnny Burris.

The demands come following a Financial Planning investigation revealing how JPMorgan’s Chase Private Client group used false evidence to get rid of an advisor.

The rule unfairly gives brokers a leg up in the marketplace, harming the network’s 1,000 independent advisors, the firm claims.

They’re grinding forward with changes, even as complicating factors emerge ahead of when the rule takes effect next year.

Elias Herbert Hafen, “every client’s worst nightmare,” could face years in jail. The wirehouse says it is repaying clients.

Even though many of its members weren’t satisfied by the SEC’s rule, NASAA praises the inclusion of a requirement to consider costs in a recommendation.

Following a plea agreement, Bradley Mascho is sentenced for his role in defrauding investors of more than $20 million.

The IBD trade group launched a public campaign after more than 80 cases this year alleging inadequate disclosure of mutual fund fees and compensation.

Over a nine-year period, he allegedly defrauded clients of more than $2.1 million.

The SEC published more than 1,300 pages of regulatory information. Here's what advisors need to know.