Mutual Funds

Respondent advised clients to purchase or hold4 mutual fund share classes that charged 12b-1 fees when lower-cost share classes of those same funds were available ...

some mutual fund share classes charge 12b-1 fees to cover fund distribution and sometimes shareholder service expenses. These recurring fees, which are included in a ...

These proceedings arise out of breaches of fiduciary duty and inadequate disclosures by registered investment adviser Spire Wealth Management, LLC in connection with its mutual ...

Respondent self-reported to the Commission the violations discussed in this Order pursuant to the Division of Enforcement’s (the “Division”) Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative (“SCSD ...

some mutual fund share classes charge 12b-1 fees to cover fund distribution and sometimes shareholder service expenses. These recurring fees, which are included in a ...

Respondent failed to disclose in its Form ADV or otherwise the conflicts of interest related to (a) its receipt of 12b-1 fees, and/or (b) its ...

These recurring fees, which are included in a mutual fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, vary by share class, but typically range from 25 to ...

Respondent self-reported to the Commission the violations discussed in this Order pursuant to the Division of Enforcement’s (the “Division”) Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative (“SCSD ...

Respondent, its related/affiliated broker, and its associated persons received 12b-1 fees in connection with these investments. Respondent failed to disclose in its Form ADV or ...

Respondent did not disclose adequately to its clients either in its Forms ADV or otherwise its and its associated persons’ conflicts of interest related to ...