Tag: Fiduciary adviser

Automatic enrollment, higher initial deferral rates and financial counseling are just a few that more employers are adopting.

Wagner Law Group attorney underscores: The fiduciary rule is in effect.

The definition of the “fiduciary duty” has dominated headlines and discussions for years in the retirement plan industry—and for good reason—but among plan sponsors, the topic remains poorly...

If appointed, the current member of the Senate Finance Committee could have a major impact on any changes made to the fiduciary rule.

Under the evolving fiduciary landscape, how can an adviser protect the business while offering effective advice to clients?

Two leading retirement industry executives refute the claim that the nation faces a retirement crisis and point to several ways retirement plans can be strengthened.

Broker/dealers (B/Ds) can address new regulatory pressures, and new competition, by enhancing their value proposition and embracing technology, a report by Cerulli suggests.

The checklist covers various fiduciary responsibilities including those not associated with supposed delays or changes to the fiduciary rule, RiXtrema says.

They are focusing on their fiduciary responsibilities by moving to lower-cost investment options.

The firm will provide 3(21) and 3(28) services through a tech-focused solution.

A review of fiduciary governance and the liability insurance policy can help 403(b) plan sponsors steer clear of the litigation whirlwind hampering the industry today.

Wilshire Partners With Vantage to Provide Fiduciary Services; T. Rowe Price Hires Senior DC Strategist; MassMutual Hires Three New Regional Managing Directors; and more.

In an ever-evolving fiduciary landscape, the tool aims to identify in real time issues that may put plan advisers at risk, such as the availability of lower-cost share...

The Department of Labor and the White House have seemingly agreed to extend the applicability date of the full fiduciary rule and its accompanying exemptions by another year.

Seventy-five percent say they will take on fewer accounts with $25,000 or less in assets due to increased costs.

The study suggests advisers have pared back products and services for retirement investors, and compliance with the fiduciary rule will be costly.

Today is the second and final deadline for submitting responses to the DOL’s broad RFI regarding the fiduciary rule expansion under ERISA—but late comments will also be accepted...