The firm announced four new hires for the region, including additions from TIAA, First Republic Bank and JPMorgan Chase. Most of the new hires will operate out of New York City.

The additions would bring the total number of advisors to 6,000 from about 4,700.

The charges come as investment advisors increasingly use ESG metrics to appeal to investors, according to SEC Enforcement Division Deputy Director Sanjay Wadhwa.

Casey Franz replaces Kabir Sethi as its new head of platforms and capabilities.

President Melanie Senter Lubin said the rule would offer state regulators additional means to take action against registrants that don't pay up.

SEC Enforcement Division Director Gurbir S. Grewal said the enforcement action indicated that 'AML obligations are sacrosanct' for registrants.

With years of experience serving smaller RIAs, Eugene DeRango will lead sales and client acquisition efforts at Axos Advisor Services.