Risk Management Updates
Under Rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Advisers (RIAs) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are required to conduct an annual review of their compliance program[1]. This review is designed to evaluate whether the … Read More Its common knowledge in the securities industry that an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is required to have a compliance program in place, which must be structured and maintained to prevent violations of applicable federal … Read More For investment advisers, compliance is more than just a regulatory requirement — it’s a critical safeguard for the firm’s integrity, client relationships, and long-term viability. From the moment a firm registers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it … Read More
The Adviser’s Guide to Effective Annual Reviews
Investment Advisers – Implementing Strong Compliance Testing and Surveillance Protocols
Strengthening Your Compliance Program: A Risk Management Perspective
Blog
On July 21, 2025, FinCEN announced its intention to postpone the effective date of the final rule requiring Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing for registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers … Read More Do you know what time it is? That’s right, it’s time to begin your ADV updates once again! For those firms with a fiscal year-end of December 31, it is time to start addressing the required Annual Updating Amendment of … Read More Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just getting started in the industry, one of the biggest hurdles you may encounter is aligning senior management with compliance. At Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc. (“Core Compliance”), we often hear “if … Read More
FinCEN Signals Two-Year Delay for Investment Adviser AML Rule
Navigating Form ADV with Ease – Reminders for Your Annual Filing
How to Start Aligning Your C-Suite with Compliance
CCO Buzz Podcast
On episode 105 of the CCO Buzz podcast, Sr. Compliance Consultant Matthew Rothchild takes a look at the SEC’s Risk Alert, Observations from Broker-Dealer Examinations Related to Regulation Best Interest (“RBI”) and discuss its applicability to Investment Advisers. On Episode 102 of the CCO Buzz podcast, Sr. Compliance Consultant Maggie Tavares joins us to talk about recent Risk Alerts focused on Private Fund Advisers. On episode 101 of the CCO Buzz, Managing Director of Consultation Services, Tina Mitchell, provides a year-end compliance checklist for Investment Advisers.
Ep. 105: Regulation Best Interest Considerations for Investment Advisers
Ep. 102: Compliance Priorities for Private Fund Advisers
Ep. 101: Preparing for Year-End: Investment Adviser Compliance Checklist
Publications
Core Compliance’s recent article, “2024 Year-End Checklist: Compliance Preparation for Investment Advisers,” was published in the November 2024 issue of the NSCP Currents Newsletter. In the article, we provide CCO’s with a detailed compliance checklist, along with compliance steps to … Read More CEO Michelle Jacko’s article, “Off-Channel Communication: How to Comply with Regulatory Expectations,” was published by SmartBrief in September 2024. In the article, Michelle discusses some of the recent enforcement actions related to off-channel communication, and considerations for investment managers … Read More CEO Michelle L. Jacko‘s article, “Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Going Independent,” has been published as an industry white paper in conjunction with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. The article outlines in 12 steps key factors for RIA’s who are … Read More
2024 Year-End Checklist Published in NSCP Currents
Off-Channel Communication: How to Comply with Regulatory Expectations
Michelle Jacko Published in Industry White Paper – Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Going Independent
Events
March 5-7 | 2025 Investment Adviser Compliance Conference | Washington, D.C. | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko CEO, Michelle L. Jacko, is thrilled to be returning to this year’s IAA Investment Adviser Compliance Conference! The event will take place from March … Read More November 19-21, 2024 | Schwab IMPACT 2024 | San Francisco, CA | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko CEO, Michelle L. Jacko, is thrilled to be returning to this year’s Schwab IMPACT Conference! Schwab IMPACT 2024 will take place from November … Read More October 27-30, 2024 | NSCP National Conference | Dallas, TX | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko We are excited to announce that Michelle L. Jacko will be speaking at the 2024 National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) Annual National Conference, from October … Read More
Michelle Jacko to Speak at 2025 Investment Adviser Compliance Conference
Michelle Jacko to Speak at Schwab IMPACT 2024
Michelle Jacko to Speak at 2024 NSCP National Conference