Patrick Churchville previously pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in the scheme that resulted in more than $27 million in losses to private funds his firm controlled, according to the SEC.
Kahn Advisory Services and founder Joseph Kahn will pay more than $1 million after allegedly misstating facts about the commission rates of its affiliated broker/dealer.
Commissioners voted to require RIAs touting ESG strategies provide more rigorous FORM ADV disclosures; it will separate the 'wheat from the chaff,' say compliance observers.