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The DOL Fiduciary Rule: Implementation and Level-Fee Fiduciaries
By Thomas D. GiachettiIn my last column, I addressed the DOL fiduciary rule transition period. In this column, I will address the post-transition period.
July 03, 2017
The Debate Over ‘New Evidence’ and the Fiduciary RuleIn an email to ThinkAdvisor, Harold Evensky had some choice words on a recent Chamber of Commerce study that purported to show the rules harm.
June 21, 2017
3 Reasons DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Stay Intact: ERISA Attorney WagnerMarcia Wagner says the administrations focus on the fiduciary rule shows how important the private pension system is to our safety net of this country.
June 08, 2017
3 Possible DOL Reforms That Could Help AdvisorsKBW analysts share their views on what deregulation banks and broker-dealers can expect this year and next.
June 08, 2017
Fiduciary Rule Readiness Check: June 9 Effective DateWith the DOL fiduciary rule applicability date now here, it is crucial that advisors understand what that actually means.
June 08, 2017
RIAs, Don’t Assume You’re Already in Compliance With DOL Fiduciary RuleYes, the DOL rule applies to you, too, Rick Edelman tells advisors.
June 07, 2017
DOL Takes First Step Toward Fiduciary Rule ChangesLabor has released a request for information seeking public input on potential further changes to its fiduciary rule; a top Schwab lobbyist weighs in.
June 06, 2017
Not So Fast, Mr. Cohn: Is Financial Advice Really Like a Restaurant Menu?When you listen to folks argue for or against things for enough years, you start to recognize certain patterns.