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After an investigation into the self-disclosure of regulatory incidents, the board is looking to strengthen the review process and clear up public confusion.

With any level of success comes visibility, and with that comes a responsibility to lift up others.

As the season comes to a close, check out these recommendations for advisors and clients.

The stark figures show that only about one-sixth or fewer of the sector’s financial advisors are women.

Rather than learn from the mistakes exposed regarding false listings of advisors’ “fee-only” status, the board doubled down on looking the other way.

The certifying body says it will no longer rely on advisors’ reports and it is convening a new task force to modernize enforcement.

Advisors and their firms should be prepared for how they will respond to expanded fiduciary responsibilities under new standards.

The group cited "confusion" among certified planners sparked by passage of the SEC's less-strict Regulation Best Interest.

The suggestion comes amid opposition from brokerage firms to an expanded fiduciary obligation.

Should the board use 1% of its budget for its own oversight? A former board chairman responds to this proposal.