Why we think the introduction of Regulation Best Interest is not the end of the debate over how brokers and advisers are regulated. Our hosts also look at new data from TD Ameritrade about what is driving brokers toward the independent channel, what you can find in a company’s focus report, the true cost of free trading, and the love-hate relationship with public relations practitioners.
This week Jeff and Bruce tackle what the freshly minted Reg BI rule means for the wealth management industry and whether consumers even know the difference. The candid conversation between IN’s two senior columnists also looks at the contradiction of brokers supposedly having more relaxed fiduciary rules but still racing toward the independent channel. And don’t miss the open notebook segment where you’ll learn how journalists and public relations professionals coexist in a less than perfect relationship.
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Bruce chats with veteran industry attorney Brian Rubin of Eversheds Sutherland about potential changes in the enforcement process FINRA uses to regulate broker-dealers.
Osaic President and Head of Advisor Growth and Engagement Shannon Reid discusses the AI revolution, creating client confidence, her recent move from Raymond James, and her love of soccer with InvestmentNews’ Managing Editor James Rogers.
Bruce this week chats with Jason Kephart, Morningstar analyst and former InvestmentNews reporter, about the state of the alternative investment industry, including new developments at the fund tracker.