Regulation and Compliance issues for Wealth Professionals can be challenging to navigate especially when the SEC is involved. Catch the latest news and analysis on compliance updates that impact financial advisors.
Financial advisor John Poulos was fired from Vanguard and stripped of his CFP designation after being arrested for a homicide near Bogota, Colombia. He was caught in Panama on his way to Turkey, according to reports.
In a decision this week, a district court judge overturned FAQs indicating that rollover recommendations for a 401(k) fall under ERISA, though attorneys believe the DOL will likely appeal.