The SEC rule takes the existing regulatory regime for broker-dealers to an entirely new level and preserves choice for investors.
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.
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
Wendy Hartman also joins the board of Buckingham Strategic Wealth, a firm that already has women in 40% of client-facing roles.
Advisers think the law, which goes into effect July 1, will result in higher costs for investors.
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.
'Freedom Note' allows advisers to repay debt through percentage of revenue.
CFP Board's updated code of ethics and standards goes live in October.
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.
Broadridge found 78% of advisers believe clients care more about planning than outperformance.
A buy would help it compete with UBS and Credit Suisse
AGW Capital Advisors doubles down on its fiduciary responsibility as a business development strategy
To sustain their growth trajectory, RIAs will need customizable tools to express their vision and value proposition.
Two advisers based in Dallas will open office in Frisco, Texas.
Quantifying news reports about Trump can help predict where markets are heading.
