This is one of three major takeaways Hearsay Systems found in its fifth Social Selling Content Study.

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

As the balance of power shifts from employers to employees, plan advisors can use benefits to recruit and retain workers.

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