On November 12, 2024, Joe Puglisi, Managing Director at Integrated Solutions, participated in the NYSSCPA (New York State Society of CPAs) Broker Dealer Technical Session as part of a distinguished panel of industry experts. The session, which focused on the latest challenges and developments in the brokerage sector, brought together auditors, Financial Operations Principals (FINOPS), and other professionals to discuss key issues facing broker dealers today.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Accounting and Auditing Matters for Broker Dealers: The panel covered important updates on accounting and auditing issues affecting broker dealers, including the challenges firms are encountering in meeting the evolvi...

On November 4, 2022, the amended Rule 206(4)-1 (the “Marketing Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) goes into effect. The new Marketing Rule amends and merges two previous rules, the “advertising rule” (the former Rule 206(4)-1) and the “solicitation rule” (the former Rule 206(4)-3), into one overarching rule that regulates the marketing of investment advisers. In addition, Rule 204(2) “Books and Records” as well as Form ADV have been amended to address the changes. This memorandum will specifically address the impact of the New Marketing Rule on broker dealers marketing investments to potential investor...

FINRA recognizes the current economic turbulence the spread of COVID-19 has caused small firms, in particular. With that in mind, FINRA is providing temporary relief for small firms with respect to 2020 Gross Income Statements and Personal Assessments (Annual Assessments).

Generally, payment of Annual Assessments is due in full within 30 days of receipt or in four quarterly installments. In 2020, FINRA is permitting small firms—identified under the FINRA By-Laws as having no more than 150 registered persons—to treat 2020 Annual Assessments as billed as of August 1, 2020, rather than as due upon receipt in April. Further, small firms that choose to do so will be allowed to pay 50 p...