Commonwealth Faces Sweep Rate Lawsuit
Action Required: Review client cash management disclosures and sweep account interest rate policies with your firm's compliance department.
Commonwealth Financial Network is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that the firm kept interest rate payments on sweep accounts artificially low and disconnected from market rates. This highlights potential fiduciary and transparency risks regarding cash management practices that advisors should be aware of when selecting or reviewing custodian sweep programs.
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