The Accidental Custodian: Advisors

Summary Advisors: If you think you do not have custody of client assets, you should read this. In trying to help your clients, you may inadvertently violate SEC custody rules. The SEC last month released guidance and clarification as to when advisors have custody...

How Advisors Can Build Client Trust

By John Lohr A long time ago in a Galaxy far far away I ran training for the Consulting Services Division (CSD) for EF Hutton.  I was also the head of the Portfolio Management Group (HPM).  When Shearson bought Hutton in 1988, I went up to NY to meet with their head...