February 24, 2017
The internet provides a huge and growing frontier for criminals, and your firm is always at risk for an attack. Poor data and network management, lax protocols, and lack of knowledge can […]
February 7, 2017
In the weeks since the new administration has taken office, the news cycle has been filled with talk about executive orders and memos, controversy and, most of all, uncertainty. Many industries have […]
January 23, 2017
When starting an RIA, one of your surest paths to success is to understand compliance. Familiarizing yourself with the ins and outs of SEC and state RIA compliance will help to establish your […]
December 8, 2016
The Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule is set to start a year-long rollout in April 2017, placing fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of the client on the shoulders of […]
November 14, 2016
It’s inevitable: your RIA firm will be audited. The SEC and state regulators have been steadily increasing the number of RIA audits each year, and if your firm hasn’t been visited yet, […]
October 26, 2016
SmartRIA’s founder Roger Kiger was featured today in an interview on Financial Advisor Magazine’s blog. The interview explores how Mr. Kiger went from principal of a wealth management firm to a technology […]
October 12, 2016
RIA compliance can be so difficult to navigate that it’s easy to lose sight of what it’s all about. Compliance isn’t busywork to keep the SEC off our backs; it’s a safeguard […]
September 28, 2016
Since the U.S. Department of Labor passed its new Fiduciary Rule back in April, the investment industry has been rife with discussion and speculation. Will it change the way we do business? […]
September 14, 2016
The regulations and requirements for registered investment advisors have changed a lot in the last decade, and RIA compliance continues to evolve. But what are the types of RIA compliance, and how […]
