Legal Risk Management Tips
What We Learned from the Recent SEC Risk Alert on Investment Adviser Examinations
In this months’ Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”) Risk Management Tip, we will provide a summary of the 2023 SEC Examination priorities which highlight those particular areas of focus by EXAMS this year. We will then explore the most recent SEC Risk Alert and discuss recent SEC guidance on how to better understand the SEC’s risk-based approach to examinations. Finally, we will also consider steps you can take to help prepare for and achieve a positive SEC examination experience.… Read More
SEC New Private Fund Adviser Rule: What You Need to Know
The proposed SEC rules to “enhance” the regulation of private fund advisers by increasing “transparency, competition, and efficiency may not be entirely unexpected, but their substance and implications appeared to target the fundamental elements of the private funds and disrupt the relationships with investors.… Read More
SEC Proposes Rules on the Use of Predictive Data Analytics
On July 26, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the cybersecurity risk rules relating to the reporting of incidents, processes, and procedures, as well as governance, in an ongoing effort to promote transparency and trust in US investment markets.… Read More
AI Regulation in Finance and Securities
As the time for speculative analyses comes to an end, governments and regulators are aware of the urgency in mapping out guidelines that address the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Finance and Securities sectors as concern over compliance and ethics continues to rise.… Read More
Industry Publications
The Power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Business by Alicia Bond & Michelle Jacko – NSCP Currents
Managing Partner, Michelle Jacko’s article, “How to Address Change Management,” was published in the September 2022 issue of the NSCP Currents Newsletter.… Read More
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Going Independent by Michelle Jacko – Industry White Paper
Managing Partner Michelle L. Jacko‘s article, “Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Going Independent,” has been published as an industry white paper in conjunction with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.… Read More
Exit Planning 101: Understanding Your Strategic Value
As business owners analyze and formulate their exit plan with their trusted advisors maximizing the value of his or her business is typically at the forefront of the discussions. Strategic value of a business is a simple calculation: cash + … Read More
How to Address Change Management by Michelle Jacko – NSCP Currents
Managing Partner, Michelle Jacko’s article, “How to Address Change Management,” was published in the September 2022 issue of the NSCP Currents Newsletter.… Read More
Recent Blog Posts
Jeremiah B. Pagano to Speak at Western CPE New Money Summit 2023
Jeremiah B. Pagano to Speak at Western CPE New Money Summit 2023… Read More
Michelle Jacko to speak on Compliance Best Practices & Trends at Raymond James “EMPOWER”
On October 18, 2023, Michelle Jacko will be at the Raymond James EMPOWER event held in Tampa, Florida where she will present on “Compliance Best Practices & Trends” a dynamic and important update for RIAs and other professionals in the … Read More
Michelle Jacko, Esq. to speak at Schwab Impact 2023
Jacko Law Group, PC managing partner and CEO Michelle Jacko will be speaking at the 2023 Schwab Impact Conference held in Philadelphia on October 26, 2023, where she will discuss, “How to Comply with the Latest SEC Rules and Prepare … Read More
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Events
Jeremiah B. Pagano to Speak at Western CPE New Money Summit 2023
Jeremiah B. Pagano to Speak at Western CPE New Money Summit 2023… Read More
Michelle Jacko to speak on Compliance Best Practices & Trends at Raymond James “EMPOWER”
On October 18, 2023, Michelle Jacko will be at the Raymond James EMPOWER event held in Tampa, Florida where she will present on “Compliance Best Practices & Trends” a dynamic and important update for RIAs and other professionals in the … Read More
Michelle Jacko, Esq. to speak at Schwab Impact 2023
Jacko Law Group, PC managing partner and CEO Michelle Jacko will be speaking at the 2023 Schwab Impact Conference held in Philadelphia on October 26, 2023, where she will discuss, “How to Comply with the Latest SEC Rules and Prepare … Read More
Michelle Jacko to speak at the 2023 NSCP National Conference
Jacko Law Group Managing Partner and CEO Michelle Jacko, Esq. will join other industry leaders at the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) 2023 National Conference. The event will be held in Dallas, Texas from October 16-19, 2023. Michelle Jacko … Read More
Media Mentions
SDBJ Selects Michelle Jacko for SD 500 Award
We are excited to announce that Managing Partner Michelle L. Jacko has been included as a finalist for the 2022 SD 500 Awards by the San Diego Business Journal (“SDBJ”). According to SDBJ, the SD 500 Award, “focuses on San … Read More
Jeremiah Baba Pagano Quoted in Barron’s Adviser
Attorney Jeremiah Baba Pagano was quoted in a Barron’s Adviser blog post titled “6 Missteps that Trip Up Brokers Who Leave Big Wall Street Firms,” on August 17, 2022. Within the post, Jeremiah explains how tax implications are often an afterthought … Read More
Michelle Jacko Selected by SDBJ for CEO of the Year Awards 2022
We are proud and honored to announce that CEO Michelle L. Jacko has been included as a finalist for the 2022 CEO of the Year Awards by the San Diego Business Journal. According to SDBJ, “Now in its 17th year, the CEO of … Read More
SDBJ Recognizes Michelle Jacko – Women of Influence in Law 2022
We are excited to announce that the San Diego Business Journal has recognized Managing Partner Michelle Jacko as a Women of Influence in Law for 2022! Congratulations Michelle! Click here to learn more and see the full list of honorees.