Restrictions on writing a book?

[former_trader]

Especially in Canada.

[geo]

Anywhere FT, but particularly in Canada. Unless OP is some BSD with international name recognition, writing a book is a charitable venture. He’d make more flipping burgers.

[Buffettology88]

@Greenman72

Knowing which assets to invest in for growth and income is not the same as knowing how to plan for retirement.

Think about some of these real-life questions:

Greenmail, one as I stated before I work in the industry now. Two, I will not be getting that detailed. Focusing on certain areas. Plus your describing very specific situations, keep in my I’m writing a book not discussing a specific clients situation. - Which is better, a SEP-IRA or a Solo 401k?

• If I annuitize my IRA at 58, then can I take excess distributions without the 10% penalty at 60?
• Did you find the answer to the above in 72(t) or Revenue Ruling 2002-06?
• Do you have to take RMD out of a Roth 401k? (The answer might surprise you.)
• What are the consequences of taking Social Security now as opposed to waiting another year or two or three?
• If I die before my spouse, how does that affect her Social Security benefits?
• My wife is a teacher and doesn’t pay into Social Security. Is there any way to get SS benefits for her?
• My kids are 12 and 14. I’d like to set up an IRA for them, but they have no earned income. What can we do about this?
• Are my Social Security benefits taxable?

These are the relatively easy questions that any good CFP should be able to answer. (Score one for the CFP!)

[Buffettology88]

Greenmail. One, as I’ve stated I work in the industry. Two, I plan on focusing on certain areas. Your describing very specific situations, keep in mind I’m writing a book not discussing the details of a client’s situation.

[Buffettology88]

@geo

Writing a book is pretty much pro bono. Especially non fiction. You’ll be lucky to get $5 an hour for the time you put in.

Not doing it for money.

[geo]

^ Good. Its an expensive hobby. Good luck.

[theinvestorgator]

If you work for a FINRA member firm and hold yourself out as an employee of the firm in the book, it may also be considered a retail communicaton which would be subject to Rule 2210, and if you mention any products like mutual funds or ETFs you would have to file a copy with FINRA ($125 for the first 10 pages then $10 per page after that) and then make any edits they deem necessary.

As a Compliance Officer, I would definitely require you to make this an outside business activity where you would not be able to mention your affiliation with the firm.

[geo]

Compliance just shut you down!