The agency made the decision due to the spread of the coronavirus, one day after the SEC encouraged employees at its Washington, D.C. headquarters to work from home.
Advisors are limiting travel, telling employees to work from home and cancelling events, all while balancing the need to be open and responsive to clients.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said Monday that it would give firms more flexibility in supervising employees working remotely and in relocating personnel to temporary locations.