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Independent Perspective: Why Reza Zamani Chose Independence

Added on January 2019 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Going independent as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is a decision requiring considerable thought and planning. In this second of a three-part series, InvestmentNews Content Strategy Studio explores how one advisor — Reza Zamani, Senior Partner of Steel Peak Wealth Management in Woodland Hills, Calif. — decided to make the move, and how Schwab Advisor ServicesTM not only helped with the transition, but also continues to support Steel Peak's growth.

Featured Story: NexGen Advisor in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Looking for the Right Fit

Added on January 2019 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Greetings! NexGen advisor with back office experience desires field opportunity. Seeking a good fit and an authentic partnership with a tenured professional who values authenticity and service above all else.

Scams Continue in Year of 1,000 Data Breaches

Added on January 2019 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: While we near the end of a devastating year of personnel information exposures, through major data breaches and scams, the threats from a number of directions continues.

Biggest events for advisers last year

Added on January 2019 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: At the 2018 MarketCounsel Summit I was asked for the most important "breakthrough" moments for our firm. As we reach the end of the year, I believe we should reflect on the most important developments in the wealth management industry as a whole, and where we're headed in the months to come.

Why a Decline in Fines Doesn't Mean Relaxed Enforcement

Added on January 2019 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Fines from the two of the country’s leading financial regulatory bodies are down big. FINRA sanctions dropped from $173.8 million last year to just $64.9 million in 2018, and there were fewer fines overall. This trend was also true of the Securities and Exchange Commission, suggesting that regulators are taking a newly relaxed approach to the rules. Look behind the numbers, however, and the reality is just the opposite. 

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