The Playing Field

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  While Bachus Pushes Advisor SRO Bill, Sen. Johnson Isn't Quite Ready

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  September 21, 2011

  Bachus has warmed up to more SEC funding because he sees that it would help the SEC with its oversight of any advisor SRO.

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  Adviser Versus Advisor: Does It Really Matter How You Spell It?

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 18, 2011

  While the two spellings may be interchangeable, wirehouses may be using one to circumvent fiduciary responsibility.

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  Hearings Abound in March on Tax Code Reform, SEC Funding, GSEs, and DOL's 'Fiduciary'

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  February 23, 2011

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  With Lack of Funding, Congress Is 'Pulling the Rug Out' From Mary Schapiro

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  February 8, 2011

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  SEC's Rominger Will Play Big Role in Fiduciary Outcome; GOP Wants More Info From CFPB

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  January 20, 2011

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  Did Rep. Spencer Bachus Really Say That?

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  December 15, 2010

  Just a day after being elected to chair the House Financial Services Committee, Bachus says that "...Washington and the regulators are there to serve the banks."

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  Bush Tax Cut Deal: Assessing Obama's 'Grand Compromise' With GOP

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  December 7, 2010

  While Obama says the plan provides a "framework" for a bipartisan deal, he must now convince angry Democrats to go along.

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  Lame-Duck Priorities: Bush Tax Cuts, AMT, Form 1099 for Small Businesses

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  November 16, 2010

  The probability is that all--or most--of the Bush tax cuts will be extended, but also look for AMT relief and a possible repeal of Form 1099 income reportign rules for small businesses.

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  The Next Wave of Congressional Chairmen

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 28, 2010

  The more conservative Tim Johnson will replace retiring Senate Banking chairman Christopher Dodd. Johnson's major priority for the next Congress is implementing Dodd-Frank.

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  Consumer Bureau Could Regulate Advisors, Too

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 13, 2010

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could reach into advisors' financial planning-related activities