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DOL fiduciary rule changes slow opponents, but threats still lurk
According to an InvestmentNews roundtable, legal challenges by financial-industry interest groups may still be on the horizon for the DOL fiduciary rule.
FPA nudged CFP Board to drop its automatic $25 donation
Although the board relented, it does have a $10 million fundraising goal for its new Center for Financial Planning.
Financial planners foresee little disruption to practices from DOL fiduciary rule
Three investment advisers who charge fees, commissions and by the hour for their services don't anticipate big changes at their firms.
What changes to look for in the final DOL fiduciary rule
Advocates, opponents of the rule seek similar alterations, and we'll likely know Wednesday if they were made.
Court date set in attempt by Camardas for a trial in case against CFP Board
Florida financial advisers are appealing a lower court decision in ongoing legal battle over how they can describe their compensation.
CFP Board center announces mentorship program for women
Initiative will link mentors with those studying for CFP mark in an attempt to address gender gap in financial planning.
Adviser groups step up lobbying as DOL rule nears completion
Organizations opposed to the fiduciary rule invested more in Capitol Hill outreach efforts last year, trying to convince Congress to stop the measure.
Show me the money: Financial advisory trade groups pay handsomely
If you want to make money in the financial advisory business, don't be a financial adviser. Heading groups that advocate for them pays much better. Plus, see what the top brass make.
CFP Board, with TD Ameritrade’s backing, launches Center for Financial Planning
The non-profit organization behind the CFP designation is debuting a center to promote greater diversity in the industry and build a body of academic research.
CFP Board to undergo review of standards
The last review resulted in the establishment of Rule 1.4, which imposes a fiduciary level of care when providing financial planning to clients.
CFP Board launches initiative to recruit women for financial planning
Women's Initiative Council will provide guidance on the development of enterprises to pave a way for more women to enter the industry.
Legislation to replace DOL fiduciary could be tied to must-pass bill to keep government open
Lawmakers could write legislation within days — and attach it to a must-pass spending bill — that would replace the Labor Department's pending rule to raise investment advice standards for retirement accounts, effectively killing it.
Why a federal judge tossed out the Camardas’ case
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon made public Tuesday his opinion in a lawsuit over CFP Board's disciplinary action related to adviser use of the 'fee-only' label.
I took the test, I talked the talk. Now you can call me a CFP!
Broader work experience definition allows columnist to use designation.
CFPs angry about ‘fee-only’ flap
Rick Kahler was the first certified financial planner in South Dakota. He may soon become an ex-CFP.
CFP Board: Judge’s ruling validates our rights to protect the public
Chairman Richard P. Rojeck explains the Board's disciplinary process and questions why a judge who is not a CFP would be better able to interpret its rules and evaluate the evidence.
CFP Board hires new general counsel to oversee ethics, designation enforcement
Leo G. Rydzewski has been lead counsel in compensation-description litigation for the board, and in part replaces Michael Shaw, who left Dec. 12.
Camardas: None of the 70,000 CFPs are entitled to their day in court
Financial advice couple who sued CFP Board over use of the fee-only compensation label responds to U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon's opinion, made public Tuesday, in the dismissed case.
Camardas consider an appeal of dismissed CFP Board case
Other advisers dinged by fee-only compensation definition weigh in on judge's decision.
Judge throws out Camarda case against CFP Board
U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon granted a motion for summary judgment and dismissed the controversial lawsuit against the CFP Board filed by Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda involving use of the fee-only compensation label.
