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RIA Fears DOL Independent Contractor Proposal Will Hurt Business
By Allison BellOther financial services commenters disagreed about how easily financial professionals could qualify as being self-employed.
December 13, 2022
DOL: Over $1.4B for Benefits Plan Participants Recovered in Fiscal 2022Nearly $1 billion was recovered through civil investigations, the Labor Department reported.
December 08, 2022
7 Secure Act 2.0 Provisions That Are Popular With AdvisorsA recent advisor survey by LPL found broad support for the retirement legislation.
December 01, 2022
401(k) Plans Are Coming for Your RolloversThe growth of income annuities within 401(k)s could result in more retiring workers leaving their assets in-plan.
December 01, 2022
Retirement Is a DOL Priority: Labor SecretaryLabor Secretary Marty Walsh called lack of access to retirement plans a "crisis" and indicated more crypto regs could be coming.
November 29, 2022
10 Top Annuity Bills of 2022, So FarThe one most relevant to retail advisors, the EARN Act, is still awaiting floor action.
November 23, 2022
Should the DOL Limit Annuity Sales Commissions?Our two Tax Facts authors debate whether proposed regulations limiting commissions are in the best interest of clients.
November 18, 2022
Industry Groups Press Lawmakers to Pass Secure Act 2.0If Secure Act 2.0 fails to get attached to a budget bill, the sweeping retirement bill "will languish" next year, says ERISA attorney Brad Campbell.