In light of evolving record-keeper practices, advisers need to remember that ERISA's fiduciary standard requires fiduciary prudence to evolve with the market.
The states' lawsuit challenging the SEC's Reg BI suggests legislators need to provide clearer guidance to regulators.
A state-by-state approach to fiduciary standards would create a confusing and counterproductive regulatory patchwork that would impede advisers' ability to provide guidance.
Goal Bridge combines goals-based planning and investment proposals into a single workflow.
With $113 million in client assets, John Kerr bolted from Jones to Thurston Springer Financial.
State regulator exams also indicate fewer problems with fees and other areas.
State regulator said limitation is 'contrary to fiduciary duty.'
Robo-adviser says assets have doubled in past eight months.
Finra CEO Cook: 'It's not our rule. It's an SEC rule.'
Mr. Schorsch's firm, American Realty Capital, will kick in $225 million as part of the settlement.
Claiming benefits on an ex can speed collection of benefits on a new spouse.
A recent decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allows Charles Schwab Corp. to force its employees to arbitrate disputes about the company's 401(k) plan.
The parties in the MIT 401(k) suit negotiated an agreement that spares Ms. Johnson from having to undergo cross-examination.
Some of the broker-dealer networks 7,000 advisers are underwhelmed by offer.
The departures follow the news that Jackson National halted sales of some products in the state.
Reps joined J.P. Morgan instead of Wells Fargo after shutdown of CS wealth management unit.
But consolidation in Europe has proven challenging, with Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank breaking off talks earlier this year.
Compliance experts say violators may not realize they're out of bounds
Elias Hafen stole 'hundreds of thousands of dollars' from clients.
Harvest to focus on banks and credit unions instead of independent advisers.
