2021 Examination Priortities

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The market for investment products and services is very competitive. Consumers now look to their advisers to not only provide return on their investment but to do so in a way that is consistent with their personal ethos. To meet this demand, many investment advisers have turned to incorporating environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) factors

Robo-advisory firms often build client portfolios with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds.  This makes practical sense – these instruments allow advisers to efficiently meet a wide range of client investment objectives.  Nevertheless, as mentioned in our last post, the SEC’s Division of Exams (EXAMS) has made it a priority this year to focus