Automatic enrollment now standard at 48% of company's plans, up from 20% a decade ago.
Some observers say the language waters down the fiduciary standard, while others say the word choice is inconsequential.
New regulations prohibit arrangements in which residents get state tax credit in exchange for charitable contributions.
The outcome could have big implications for 401(k) disclosures made to employees.
If Congress eliminates the stretch IRA, advisers will have to rethink IRA trust planning.
The custodian's RIA clients will get discounted origination fees as part of the alliance with Merchant Investment Management
Mark Trewitt sold private fund that collapsed; Clair Crossland sold risky investments
Advisers think the law, which goes into effect July 1, will result in higher costs for investors.
Wendy Hartman also joins the board of Buckingham Strategic Wealth, a firm that already has women in 40% of client-facing roles.
As a public service to consumers, avoid using these cringe-inducing financial cliches.
'Freedom Note' allows advisers to repay debt through percentage of revenue.
Answers to questions on policy, market and economy are already impacting portfolios.
If brokers are not dually registered as advisers but use the term, they could run into trouble under new rule.
Codifying the idea of putting a client's best interest first into regulation is important.
The insurance industry is largely regulated by states, and enforcement varies state-by-state.
Jason Nelson refused to take part in annuity sale inquiry.
CFP Board's updated code of ethics and standards goes live in October.
According to suit, Wells Fargo customers were "forced to pay for auto insurance they did not need or want."
The SEC warns broker-dealers against short-circuiting their analysis of a rollover by quickly concluding an IRA is in the investor's best interest because it has 'more investment options.'
Firms must establish disclosure, mitigation procedures for each line of business.