The SEC chair told the House Appropriations Committee he would use the additional funds to keep pace with growing number of RIAs, scrutinize broker/dealers' Reg BI compliance, and get back to in-person examinations.

It's becoming harder than ever, but saving money early on is still the best way to guarantee a comfortable retirement.

The high percentage of blank responses in a section of Form ADV related to the SEC's new marketing rule could indicate that RIAs are still grappling with how to comply with the regulation, according to a new analysis from IndyFin.

Financial Services Institute CEO Dale Brown opposes the DOL decision, arguing the rule offers 'much-needed certainty' for advisors who opted to be independent contractors.