Though Andrew Puzder, a fast-food CEO, has not weighed in on the regulation, his conservative leanings on employment policies indicate he probably won't embrace it.
Legislation is being considered to continue a stalled Labor Department effort to require income illustrations on retirement account statements.
Investors appreciate both, but do turn to traditional advisers over digital ones for some services.
Finra settlement also includes $780,000 in restitution to 22 clients who borrowed against their accounts to invest in Puerto Rico securities. <b><i>(More: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161003/FREE/161009993/massachusetts-charges-morgan-stanley-over-unethical-sales-contest""" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Massachusetts charges Morgan Stanley over unethical sales contest</a>)</b></i>
Mr. Rostad says RIAs should be much more proactive when it comes to fiduciary.
Industry executives see the potential for changes to the rule, but say firms would be wise to continue to work toward the scheduled April implementation.
Putting goals in short-, medium- and long-term buckets creates a touchstone advisers can refer to when people want to do something that conflicts with them.
And, just maybe, the economy isn't that bad.
Lower incomes and fewer assets in savings plans lead to problems in retirement.
Long durations, low credit quality spell trouble.
Ad campaign suggests robo-adviser is ready to battle for fiduciary standard.
Over the last several years, TDFs have crafted new strategies and engaged in a marketing bonanza to stand out from the competition.
Taking $2.6 billion in assets with him, Carson is second prominent adviser to leave LPL this month. <b><i>(More: <a href=""" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carson on why we're on the eve of massive disruption in financial services</a>)</i></b>
Clients are too often being presented with comparisons of hypothetical values for the in-force policy versus some sales proposal/illustration.
Awards for damages tied to the island's debt crisis continue to climb this year.
Oppenheimer has about $3.5 billion in Puerto Rican debt spread across 19 funds, according to Morningstar.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Plan to default on $1 billion worth of general obligation bonds has markets on alert.
Many believe it is aimed at broker-dealers, but they could be in for a rude awakening
