Sun-Sentinel

  • 6 Strikes That Cost Companies Millions

    By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  September 28, 2012

    The NFL’s lockout of its referees didn’t cost the league much money, but the companies involved in these six strikes weren’t so lucky.

  • Code of Ethics Rule

    By Les Abromovitz  |  January 1, 2012

    The Code of Ethics Rule, found in Rule 204A-1, uses severe consequences for violation to help ensure investment advisors will do the right thing.  

  • Scope of the Fiduciary Duty Owed by Investment Advisors

    By Les Abromovitz  |  January 1, 2012

    A fiduciary obligation goes beyond the suitability standard typically owed by registered representatives of broker-dealer firms to clients. The relationship is built on the premise that the advisor will always do the right thing for the person or entity receiving advice.

  • The New and Improved Form ADV

    By Les Abromovitz  |  January 1, 2012

    Whether an RIA is describing its investment strategy in advertisements or in the new Form ADV Part 2, it is important the firm articulates material risks faced by advisory clients and avoids language that might be construed as a guarantee.

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