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Navigating the SEC's Marketing Rule

By Colleen Corwell, Shannon Nolan and Nikolas Simonlacaj
October 01, 2024

In 2020, the SEC formalized Rule 206(4)-1 (the Marketing Rule) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) with the goal of codifying the multiple sources of guidance and case law that had accumulated over the years regarding the promotion of services under the previous regime. Since its implementation, investment advisers have faced challenges due to the regulation's ambiguity. Despite the Staff's initial release of a two-item FAQ to clarify the adoption time frame and reporting period for the Marketing Rule, many substantive questions remained well after the November 2022 compliance date.

Who Is Impacted?  

Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) are directly impacted by the Marketing Rule. The Advisers Act defines investment advisers as any person or firm that is engaged in the business of providing advice to others or issuing reports or analyses regarding securities for compensation. The Marketing Rule sets standards for how RIAs market their services, including presenting performance data, substantiating claims and ensuring advertisements are "fair and balanced."

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