The DOL’s Fiduciary Rule: Where Will We Go Now?
Much has been speculated about the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling last Thursday to vacate the Fiduciary Rule, perhaps most notably the fact that the decision really only applies...Read More
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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More Lawsuits: Ripple Effects from Tibble v. Edison
Late last summer, the U.S. District Court judge in the landmark 401(k) fee case, Tibble v. Edison, brought 10 years of legal wrangling to an end when he ruled in...Read More
“Merger Helps 401k Advisors Pitch ‘Right’ Decision Makers” from 401kSpecialistMagazine
John Sullivan of the 401kSpecialist just published an article describing RiXtrema’s recent acquisition of Larkspur Data and what this means for retirement plan advisors across the country. Daniel Satchkov and...Read More
Larkspur-RiXtrema President Daniel Satchkov on How Quickly Is Disruption Happening In The 401k Space?
Don’t get overly distracted by the fiduciary rule. Daniel Satchkov has some sensible advice, says John Sullivan of 401kSpecialistMag at the Excel 401k(2017) Watch the full interview between 401kSpecialistMag’s John...Read More
How You Can Solve The Most Difficult DOL Rule Documentation Requirement
Today we are going to tackle one of the most difficult data challenges you will encounter in creating a best interest report. You are obligated to act in clients’ best...Read More
Which FINRA regulations are part of the DOL Rule best interest report requirements?
Traditionally, courts and the DOL find some key elements to be most important, in regard to facts and circumstances presented by advisors in their attempts to make prudent decisions. In...Read More
RiXtrema Launches Fiduciary Checklist
Original Article from Javier Simon at PlanAdviser can be read HERE The checklist covers various fiduciary responsibilities including those not associated with supposed delays or changes to the fiduciary rule, RiXtrema...Read More
The Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule – Three Issues to Consider if you Advise IRAs
By Guest Bloggers, Robert L. Sichel and Amanda M. Katlowitz of K&L Gates According to the Investment Company Institute, at the end of the first quarter of 2017, assets in IRAs...Read More
Crazy Question of the Day: Will Bitcoin Ever Be a Fiduciary Asset?
The mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin (BTC), the first digital currency as a result of the 2008 financial crisis. Bitcoin blockchain is the first example of monetary system operating in...Read More
DOL Fiduciary Rule Best Interest Requirements: Creditor Protection in ERISA Plans
Is it important to factor in safety from creditors during a 401(k) rollover? How safe was the money in the 401(k) and how safe will it be in an IRA?...Read More
DOL Fiduciary Rule Groundhog Day: What Just Happened & What It Means For You
For those participating in the financial advice industry, it might seem like living out the movie Groundhog Day. Except instead of Bill Murray, the star of the movie is Alexander...Read More
Do I have to document best interest when doing rollovers?
How does the DOL Rule Affect Me? Do I have to document best interest when doing rollovers? Effective June 9, 2017, financial advisors who provide investment advice to retirement plan...Read More