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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YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2014
New CFP Board chairman stands firm on fee-only definition, sets goals for group's growth

Stance puts organization at odds with NAPFA, an organization made up of fee-only planners that allows its members to own up to 2% of a financial company that charges commissions.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 20, 2014
SEC commissioners push back against systemic designation for mutual funds

Two on panel annoyed with regulatory action on "too big to fail"; Gallagher says asset managers shouldn't be considered systemically key.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2014
A fiduciary standard? Don't hold your breath

Securities and Exchange Commission member Daniel Gallagher doubts that his agency will propose its own rule to raise advice standards for brokers providing retail investment advice.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 20, 2014
Finra to examine broker-dealers for cybersecurity threats

Taking a lead from the SEC, the regulator seeks to understand dangers that lurk online. <i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=Events&amp;eventID=FSI2014&amp;bctid=3147642077001&amp;date=20140203&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Which firms are most at risk for cyberattacks?</a>)</i>

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2014
Rubio outlines Social Security reforms

Senator calls for changes that would encourage retirement-age workers to work longer

NEWS RIAS MAY 18, 2014
Federal judge allows fee-only case against CFP Board to proceed

Camardas can seek monetary damages and pursue anti-trust violations in case in which they are suing the CFP Board for sanctioning them.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2014
CFP board navigates rough seas

Roiled by controversies over compensation disclosure and an attempt to offer its own continuing-education programs, the CFP board is forced to adjust.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2014
Finra sends expungement rule to SEC; plaintiff's lawyer says won't have an impact

If approved, rule would prohibit investor complaints from being contingent on clearing a broker's record.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 14, 2014
IRI leadership feels good about 'trajectory' of DOL fiduciary rule

Board members point to SEC's elevation of issue as a top priority.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2014
Sheryl Garrett scoffs at argument against fiduciary duty

Founder of Garrett Planning Network says investors with low net worth can be served in a market where all advisers must act in their best interests.