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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NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2013
Finra's broker-comp proposal raises hackles

Two large industry groups have slammed a Finra proposal that would require greater disclosure of incentive bonuses.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 17, 2013
Finra collecting conflict data from 14 firms

Looking to find practices that might put investors at risk

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 17, 2013
White: I'll crunch numbers before shaping fiduciary rule

RETIREMENT TAX MAR 17, 2013
Camp's tax proposal enters revenue-neutral territory

Ways and Means boss backs comprehensive reform — but not hiking rates

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 13, 2013
Familiar with the turf, adviser courts female entrepreneurs

Ex-Edward Jones rep understands trials and tribulations of small-business owners; 'Finance 'n Stilletos'

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 13, 2013
Therapist gets sound counseling from adviser

Thorne relies on Harris for analysis — of investments; 'not business-savvy'

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2013
SEC idea for harmonization a 'disaster' for advisers, says industry advocate

The Securities and Exchange Commission may move ahead with "harmonization" of broker and investment-adviser rules before deciding whether to propse a rule that would raise investment-advice standards for brokers. That is creating concern in the adviser community.

NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2013
Senator pushes SEC's Walter on fiduciary rule

New Senate banking committee leader says uniform fiduciary duty should be a priority.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2013
SEC harmonization effort 'disaster' for advisers, industry advocate says

Agency is signaling that it first may adjust the rules governing brokers and investment advisers

NEWS RIAS MAR 08, 2013
Regulators bare their teeth on excessive fees

Moves this week by Finra and the SEC signal watchdogs are ready to pounce on anyone overcharging clients.