Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Notes Receivable from Financial Advisors

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Notes Receivable from Financial Advisors
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]  
Notes Receivable from Financial Advisors
Notes Receivable from Financial Advisors

From time to time, the Company’s subsidiaries may make loans to their financial advisors. These loans are primarily given to newly-recruited advisors to assist in the transition process. The notes receivable balance is comprised of unsecured non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing loans (interest of up to 10.0%) to the financial advisors. These notes have various schedules for repayment or forgiveness and mature at various dates through 2025.

The notes are amortized over the forgiveness period, which generally ranges from 3 to 5 years. Receivables are continually evaluated for collectability and possible write-offs and an allowance for doubtful accounts is provided where a loss is considered probable. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the allowance amounted to $1,528 and $1,208, respectively.

Due to the adoption of ASC 606 on January 1, 2018, the Company reclassified notes receivable balances on forgivable loans of $40,566 to contract acquisition costs, net in the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 4 for further information.