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Get the latest news and insights on the Department of Labor's moves around the fiduciary rule, other financial regulations, enforcement actions and more.
3 Reasons DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Stay Intact: ERISA Attorney Wagner
By Melanie WaddellMarcia 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
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.
June 06, 2017
Planners Fear Unintended Consequences as DOL Rule Compliance Date NearsMeanwhile, ERISA attorney Fred Reish worries that small firms aren't ready to comply with the DOL fiduciary rule.
June 06, 2017
How the Fiduciary Rule Will Squeeze Your ShelfTwo insurance industry veterans say you can get through this.
June 02, 2017
SEC Fiduciary Rule Cannot Replace DOL’s: Financial Planning CoalitionAny work done by the SEC should not stymie or undercut Labors fiduciary rule, the Coalition states.
May 29, 2017
DOL’s (Possible) Loss Could Be Your GainMany advisors are lamenting attempts to dismantle Labors new fiduciary rule. Bob Clark has a different take.