Compliance & Licensing – Equity Services, Inc

Field Notice 2025-07 Accounts Related to Marijuana & Psychedelic Businesses & Persons

Equity Services Inc. (ESI) is issuing guidance on handling accounts associated with Marijuana or Psychedelic Related Businesses (MRBs), and Marijuana or Psychedelic Related Persons…

Beth KnoxApril 1, 2025

Compliance & Licensing

2025 Detached Branch Examinations

Detached Office Examinations It’s time to begin your 2025 detached office examinations. Field Offices of Supervisory Jurisdiction (“FOSJ”) are responsible for examining all associated…

Mallorie ManoshMarch 25, 2025

Compliance & Licensing Technology

Field Notice 2025-05 Guidance Regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The development and evolution of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is a prevalent topic in current media, and a source of active debate. While such tools…

Beth KnoxMarch 18, 2025

Best Practices Compliance & Licensing Firm Update

Reminder: Streamlined Blotter Process Now Effective

On Monday, January 6th, 2025, changes were implemented to the Blotter process which help to streamline requirements and reporting. Each Field OSJ and Detached…

Mallorie ManoshJanuary 8, 2025

Advisory Solutions Compliance & Licensing

Reminder: Field Notice 2024-21: Investment Policy Exception Report Updates

Effective January 1st, 2025, ESI Financial Advisors (“EFA”) will change their notification process for accounts identified as being in violation of one or more…

Beth KnoxDecember 12, 2024

Best Practices Compliance & Licensing

Recent Field Notice: Update to 529 Municipal Securities Disclosure Form

Policy changes related to 529 accounts were recently announced in Field Notice 2023- 24. A key driver for the policy update was the expanded…

Beth KnoxDecember 3, 2024

Best Practices Compliance & Licensing Operations Prospecting & Marketing Training

AdTrax Tips & Tricks

Your questions and feedback compiled into Frequently Asked Questions! *A note for our agencies – Feel free to use these articles in your communications…

Mallorie ManoshNovember 5, 2024

Compliance & Licensing

Cash & Non-Cash Compensation Policies

Cash & Non-Cash Compensation Policies When arranging marketing events or attending product offeror meetings where any form of compensation or financial support is received…

Beth KnoxOctober 29, 2024

Compliance & Licensing

Deadline October 30th: Continuing Education Requirements

ESI has instituted one deadline for all assigned CE requirements: October 30th. You are personally responsible for completing your Continuing Education. Continuing education for…

Beth KnoxOctober 15, 2024

Compliance & Licensing Training

Two Months Left to Complete Continuing Education Requirements

ESI has instituted one deadline for all assigned CE requirements: October 30th. You are personally responsible for completing your Continuing Education. Continuing education for…

Mallorie ManoshSeptember 3, 2024

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