Mark Schoeff Jr.

Mark Schoeff Jr. is a senior reporter at InvestmentNews. Based in Washington, D.C., he covers legislation and regulations affecting retail investment advisers and brokers. Prior to joining InvestmentNews in 2010, he wrote about employment and labor law for Workforce Management, a magazine that was published at the time by Crain Communications. He is a member of the National Press Club board. Before migrating to the editorial side of the journalism ecosystem, he served as press secretary for the late Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana and as director of external relations for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a think tank in Washington. In a region where people keep their hometown loyalties intact, he has lived in the Washington area long enough to become an actual fan of the Nationals, Wizards, Capitals and the Washington Football Team. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree from George Mason University.

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Wealth firms must prepare for demise of non-competes, despite legal challenges to FTC rule
GO RIA COMPLIANCE APR 24, 2024
Wealth firms must prepare for demise of non-competes, despite legal challenges to FTC rule

A growing sentiment against restricting employee moves could affect non-solicitation, too.

FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal

While the CFP Board supports the proposal, the FPA has expressed concerns about the DOL rule potentially raising compliance costs for members, increasing the cost of advice and reducing access to advice for some.

Braxton encourages RIAs to see investing in diversity as a business strategy
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2024
Braxton encourages RIAs to see investing in diversity as a business strategy

‘If a firm values its human capital, then it will make an investment to make sure that their talent can flourish for the advancement of the bottom line,’ says Lazetta Rainey Braxton, co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners.

Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2024
Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say

'I’d love to see the [full] SALT deduction come back but not if it means rates go up,' one advisor says.

Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2024
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award

Deborah Adeimy claimed firm blocked her from running in GOP primary, aide says 'we're unclear how award figure was calculated.'

GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 06, 2024
GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles

It’s more likely the GOP will make a point about their frustrations with the SEC than actually get the bill through the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Investor advocates call on SEC to end RIAs' use of mandatory arbitration
NEWS RIAS FEB 01, 2024
Investor advocates call on SEC to end RIAs' use of mandatory arbitration

'Investors are forced into an arbitration process that’s unfair – a process that too often leaves retirees ripped off by unscrupulous RIAs and then priced out of  justice by forced arbitration clauses inserted by folks who are fake fiduciaries,' PIABA president says.

Survey finds CFPs are in the money
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2024
Survey finds CFPs are in the money

'You get all these altruistic benefits and the financial benefits,' says CFP Board chair Matthew Boersen.

State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2024
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors

This idea may result in investors paying higher fees without requisite returns, argues state regulator.

FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2024
FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’

FSI says regulator must start giving accused fair notice that behavior is out of compliance.