Investment Adviser Compliance

Overview

Our investment adviser team provides comprehensive legal services to investment advisers and family offices navigating complex regulatory environments. We support investment advisers as they operate and grow their businesses — whether locally, nationally, or globally. We provide strategic guidance on developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures and ensuring adherence to new and existing SEC regulations, fiduciary duties, and disclosure requirements. Our team, which includes former in-house counsel and regulators, is experienced in guiding clients through SEC inspections and examinations and corporate reorganizations. We offer advice to investment advisers’ legal and compliance groups in their ongoing risk management assessments, counsel on privacy and security protocols, and operational matters.

Insights & Events

Latest

最新 October 2026

SEC Open Meeting Advances "Responsible Retailization" Agenda with Three Proposed Rulemakings

Each proposal is now subject to a 60-day public comment period.
8 min read
最新 October 2026

SEC Staff Issues Statement on Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Considerations for Private Assets

The Statement reinforces existing requirements for robust fair value measurement practices and appropriately tailored, transparent disclosure.
6 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap September 17, 2026

Growth Meets Governance: Navigating Regulation, Distribution, and Compliance in Interval and Tender-Offer Funds

UMB 2026 Client Conference
1 min read
最新 August 2026

CFTC Proposes to Reinstate CPO Registration Exemption for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers and Increase Small Pool Exemption Threshold

Comments are due 45 days after Federal Register publication
6 min read
最新 August 2026

Third Circuit Holds That 401(k) Fiduciaries' Good Process Defeats Claims of Imprudence

In re: Quest Diagnostics ERISA Litigation, No. 24-2866 (3d Cir. Jun. 22, 2026)
7 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap July 16, 2026

Two Trading Compliance Challenges: Valuation and Trade Errors

Comply Virtual Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP®) Symposium
1 min read
最新 June 2026

SEC Increases Investment Advisers' "Qualified Client" Dollar Thresholds

Assets-under-Management and Net Worth Tests Increase on June 29, 2026
2 min read
Podcast January 2026

SEC Marketing Rule Risk Alert and FAQs—Oh My!

The Securities Compliance Podcast | Compliance in Context
1 min read
发表文章 December 2025

ExxonMobil’s Retail Voting Program: Case Study in Private Ordering

The Investment Lawyer
1 min read
最新 November 2025

2026 SEC Examination Priorities

Additions and Exclusions Show Transition From Past Stated SEC Exam Priorities
4 min read
Insights
最新 October 2026

SEC Open Meeting Advances "Responsible Retailization" Agenda with Three Proposed Rulemakings

Each proposal is now subject to a 60-day public comment period.
8 min read
最新 October 2026

SEC Staff Issues Statement on Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Considerations for Private Assets

The Statement reinforces existing requirements for robust fair value measurement practices and appropriately tailored, transparent disclosure.
6 min read
最新 August 2026

CFTC Proposes to Reinstate CPO Registration Exemption for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers and Increase Small Pool Exemption Threshold

Comments are due 45 days after Federal Register publication
6 min read
最新 August 2026

Third Circuit Holds That 401(k) Fiduciaries' Good Process Defeats Claims of Imprudence

In re: Quest Diagnostics ERISA Litigation, No. 24-2866 (3d Cir. Jun. 22, 2026)
7 min read
最新 June 2026

SEC Increases Investment Advisers' "Qualified Client" Dollar Thresholds

Assets-under-Management and Net Worth Tests Increase on June 29, 2026
2 min read
Podcast January 2026

SEC Marketing Rule Risk Alert and FAQs—Oh My!

The Securities Compliance Podcast | Compliance in Context
1 min read
发表文章 December 2025

ExxonMobil’s Retail Voting Program: Case Study in Private Ordering

The Investment Lawyer
1 min read
最新 November 2025

2026 SEC Examination Priorities

Additions and Exclusions Show Transition From Past Stated SEC Exam Priorities
4 min read
Podcast August 2025

Gwen Williamson Discusses AI, Digital Assets, and SEC Priorities on the GRIP. Podcast

1 min read
最新 June 2025

SEC Policy Change for Closed-End Funds Will Enhance Individual Access to Private Markets Investments

Including for 401(k) and IRA Investors
7 min read

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