If you’re interested in finally sharing testimonials from satisfied clients, here’s everything you need to know. Many consumers now rely on customer reviews to choose everything from their plumber to ...

In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized amendments to its advertising and solicitation rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Those finalized ...

The SEC’s new Marketing Rule compliance date was November 4, 2022. As part of the Marketing Rule, the SEC expanded advisers’ ability to use client testimonials in marketing materials. With these new ...

SEC staff discovers some financial advisors are not including testimonial disclosure requirements despite marketing rule ...

Most consumers rely on online reviews when making purchasing decisions – and for good reason. Online ratings and reviews are free and easily accessible. They can also give other customers an idea of ...

With the deadline for the SEC's new marketing rule fast approaching, many industry officials are expressing confidence that financial planners are well prepared for compliance. Processing Content But ...

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has voted to amend its Rule G-40 to allow municipal advisors to use testimonials in advertisements and Rule A-12 to make changes to Form A-12 on registration.

Smaller state advisers want to be able to post client endorsements and quote them in ads when bigger SEC-registered firms get the green light. By Mark Schoeff Jr. State-regulated investment advisers ...

Alexander Holden has received funding from the Australian Skeptics supporting research into health advertising. He has also received research funding from the Dental Council of NSW and NSW Health.