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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SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte barred for role in churning account of HSN's co-founder
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte barred for role in churning account of HSN's co-founder

Her lawyer accuses Finra of throwing book at her while letting Morgan Stanley off the hook.

Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors

Bill to include expertise, experience criteria faces difficult legislative prospects

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte barred for role in churning account of HSN's co-founder

Her lawyer accuses Finra of throwing book at her while letting Morgan Stanley off the hook.

Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors

Bill to include expertise, experience criteria faces difficult legislative prospects.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
Salary gains slow as firms anticipate dip

While revenue and profits continued to grow for advisory firms last year, most staffers have seen only limited increases in compensation as the industry braces for tougher times ahead.

FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 18, 2019
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference

Organization seeks more support from members for political efforts.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference

Organization seeks more support from members for political efforts.

FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future

The sector risks being left behind as client demands change.