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Why a Diluted Fiduciary Rule Is Bad for Advisors: Betterment, CFP Board
By Bernice NapachBetterment, CFP Board and Consumer Federation say that a watered-down rule could hurt not just investors but advisors, and they discuss what could happen next.
April 07, 2017
Wells Fargo Investors Urged to Jettison Most Board MembersISS recommends the ouster of 12 directors after scandal; bank board derides report as extreme and unprecedented.
April 07, 2017
What Clients Want, and What Advisors Think They WantA new survey reveals several disconnects between the two.
April 07, 2017
New Glass-Steagall Bill: Winners and LosersBob Doll and others discuss what a wall between commercial and investment banking could mean for different firms and broker-dealers.
April 06, 2017
New Glass-Steagall Bill Pushed by Sens. Warren, McCainThe move to rebuild a wall between commercial and investment banking has support in both parties and the Trump administration, the senators say.
April 06, 2017
Focus Financial Nabs $2.7B RIA; Raymond James Adds Wirehouse Rep: Recruiting RoundupMeanwhile, U.S. Trust hires a philanthropic sales director and S2K brings on a due diligence executive.
April 05, 2017
CFP Board Launches Campaign to Attract Younger, More Diverse AdvisorsThe "I am a CFP Pro" campaign is intended to expand the advisor workforce to better reflect the population it serves.
April 04, 2017
3 Steps to Offering Fiduciary-Friendly Rollover AdviceFinancial advisors can proactively take these steps to help make the most of the rollover opportunity while preparing for potential changes in the future.