Legal Risk Management Tips
Recruiting and Interviewing Prospective Employees
In recent years, the industry has seen its share of ebbs and flows when it comes to employment, with the main contributor to its fluidity being the COVID-19 pandemic. As organizations continue to grow and hunt for stronger and skilled … Read More
The Power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Business
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) initiatives are an essential part of the fiber of any company. By embracing and implementing DE&I values at the organizational level, businesses have an opportunity to foster an inclusive culture and promote diversity of thought … Read More
Keys to Successful Exit Planning
What is Exit Planning? Exit Planning combines the plan, concept, effort and process into a clear, simple strategy to build a business that is transferable through strong human, structural, customer, and social capital. The future of you, your family, and … Read More
How to Address Change Management
If you speak to most business owners, there is one thing that most may agree with – as the world changes, so does your business. Change is created by many factors including response to new regulations; evolving customer demands; hiring … Read More
Industry Publications
Michelle Jacko Published in 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
Meeting Current and Future Challenges of Serving Aging Clients
Managing Partner Michelle L. Jacko’s article, "Social Media in 2021 – Are Advisers Subject to the Old Rules or New Rules? And What Then?," was published in the February 2021 issue of IAA’s Newsletter.… Read More
Social Media in 2021 – Are Advisers Subject to the Old Rules or New Rules? And What Then?
Managing Partner Michelle L. Jacko’s article, "Social Media in 2021 – Are Advisers Subject to the Old Rules or New Rules? And What Then?," was published in the February 2021 issue of IAA’s Newsletter.… Read More
Why Advisory Fees and Expenses Remain a Continued Regulatory Focus
Michelle L. Jacko wrote the article titled Why Advisory Fees and Expenses Remain a Continued Regulatory Focus which was published in the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) Currents’ January, 2021 issue. … Read More
Recent Blog Posts
Financial Planning 101: 5 Key Terms for Business Owners
A key component of exit planning is financial planning around your largest asset, your business. There are five key terms that business owners should know: (1) Wealth Management, (2) Portfolio Management, (3) Retirement Planning, (4) Risk Management, and (5) Estate … Read More
Grow or Exit: Understanding When it is the Right Time to Sell Your Company
As all business owner’s know, timing is important to maximizing profits. As business owners create and analyze their exit plan it is important to forecast the owner’s exit timeline. This timeline clearly impacts the amount of value-building initiatives that can … Read More
Understanding Your Value: 5 Key Components to Human Capital
When creating an exit plan and preparing to sell your business it is important to maximize the value of your intangible assets. One of the most value intangible assets of a business is human capital. The five key components … Read More
Video Library
Events
Michelle Jacko to Speak at 2022 NSCP National Conference
In just a few months, Michelle Jacko will be taking the stage as a featured panelist and moderator at the 2022 NSCP National Conference. Michelle, along with two other speakers, will be discussing the dynamic environment of today’s compliance programs … Read More
Charles Schwab Virtual Educational Event – SEC Hot Topics
Michelle L. Jacko will present on Charles Schwab Virtual Educational Event – SEC Hot Topics on March 31, 2022.… Read More
2022 NSCP Virtual Educational Seminar – Navigating the Various Standards of Care/Conduct
On March 16, 2022 Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will be speaking on “Navigating the Various Standards of Care/Conduct,” for the 2022 NSCP Virtual Educational Seminar.… Read More
2022 Investment Adviser Compliance Conference – Annual Reviews
On March 3, 2022 Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will be speaking on “Back to Basics Track: Annual Reviews,” for the 2022 Investment Adviser Compliance Conference. During this session, Michelle an her co-panelists will discuss, “How the process of assessing the adequacy of policies … 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.