Glossary · Compliance and regulation
Testimonial and endorsement
Under the SEC marketing rule, a testimonial is a client statement about their experience with an advisor, and an endorsement is a similar statement from someone who is not a client.
Both are permitted subject to conditions including disclosure of client status, any compensation paid, and material conflicts. Compensation is defined broadly enough to include non-cash benefits.
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