Discussing money management and investing strategies might not seem romantic, but managing a relationship is hard enough without having to fight about money. If you’re thinking of marriage or a long-term partnership, it’s important to discuss financial goals, savings, investment strategies and risk tolerance levels.
Did you know that you can set aside pre-tax dollars for “qualified medical expenses” to pay for outlays not covered by your health insurance plan? Health savings accounts (HSAs) are investment accounts and contributions don’t count toward your adjusted gross income at the end of the year, but there are rules.
FINRA’s Advertising Regulation Conference offers a comprehensive agenda designed for new and experienced communications compliance and marketing professionals. Industry and regulatory speakers facilitate interactive discussions of communications topics including new rules, effective practices, regulatory priorities and emerging technologies.
The Small Firm Conference focuses on small firms’ practices and tips for complying with FINRA rules. Throughout the event, attendees have the opportunity to discuss small firm topics with FINRA senior staff.
FINRA departments also create specific subject-matter committees as needed to consult on various issues. The composition of the committees and their meeting frequency depends upon FINRA’s consultation needs related to the subject matter.
Form CMA is organized by 14 standards for admission as set forth under Rule 1014(a) and specifies the documents and information required to support each standard. The items listed in this checklist are also organized by standard and focus on the standards and their related documentation and information that an applicant may inadvertently overlook when submitting the application. Firms should treat this checklist as a starting point for preparing Form CMA. Firms are advised to review the rules applicable to a CMA, including Rules 1014 and 1017, together with Form CMA. During the course of the review process, FINRA may request additional documents and information as necessary to render a decision on the application.
This Guidance assists member firms with continuing membership applications (CMAs) as part of the implementation of a succession plan or an exit from the broker-dealer securities business (which may or may not be connected to a succession plan).
