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 commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2019
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly

Her position indicates Regulation Best Interest and the larger rule could become final sooner rather than later, but potential litigation looms.

New CFP Board ads feature lesbian couple
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2019
New CFP Board ads feature lesbian couple

The board is trying to attract a more diverse clientele to CFPs

Limited deduction rubs SALT into taxpayer wounds
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 08, 2019
Limited deduction rubs SALT into taxpayer wounds

Financial advisers bear bad news related to the state and local tax deduction that could surprise clients.

Maryland bill would impose fiduciary duty on brokers, insurance reps
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2019
Maryland bill would impose fiduciary duty on brokers, insurance reps

New legislation would require financial professionals to act 'without regard to' their own financial gains.

Retirement savings bill re-introduced in House with bipartisan backing
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2019
Retirement savings bill re-introduced in House with bipartisan backing

RESA measure would help small businesses offer 401(k) plans, ease use of annuities.

Trump State of the Union: What advisers want to hear
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2019
Trump State of the Union: What advisers want to hear

Some say he should take credit for the economy, others want him to reach across the aisle on taxes and health care.

He marries math skills with the gift of gab
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2019
He marries math skills with the gift of gab

Adviser predicts advisers of color will increase as minority populations grow bigger and wealthier.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2019
New diversity push at Edward Jones stirs up controversy

An incentive program to encourage retiring advisers to turn their clients over to women and minority advisers is being both praised and criticized.

Finra initiative cracks down on firms recommending costly 529 share classes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 28, 2019
Finra initiative cracks down on firms recommending costly 529 share classes

Regulator gives firms until April 1 to report themselves, avoid fines; restitution still required

Time runs out on bills to ease small broker audits, highlight regulatory impact on small advisers
NEWS RIAS DEC 20, 2018
Time runs out on bills to ease small broker audits, highlight regulatory impact on small advisers

Advocates for the measures vow to fight again next year, tout bipartisan support in Congress