“Arguably, the Most Comprehensive DOL Rule Solution”
Bob Veres researches DOL Fiduciary Rule software solutions and finds that “Arguably, the most comprehensive DOL Rule solution is IRAFiduciaryOptimizer, offered by RiXtrema”. Here is a link to his study:...Read More
RiXtrema in Journal of Fin Planning: DOL Rule Compliance & a Secret Revealed…
Journal of Financial Planning ran a very interesting cover story on advisor technology. RiXtrema’s Don Harding and Daniel Satchkov both answered questions for the magazine. Daniel talked about crucial components...Read More
Michael Kitces covers RiXtrema’s IRAFiduciaryOptimizer and FeeComp database
When we started building tools for advisors after working collectively for decades on software to institutions, I read Michael Kitces almost every day as a way to immerse myself into...Read More
What’s happening in Reg-BI Compliance Court?
With a Republican administration believing in small Federal government, I think it is safe to say that the SEC may defer to States to oversee and enforce Reg-BI’s new standards. With thousands of affected people in the financial services industry, this may make logistical sense. It means that RIA and BDs may experience different levels of scrutiny, depending on where they work.
What is RegBI’s Future With a Democrat Administration?
New news from the campaign trail continues the Reg-BI regulatory whiplash, but don’t let that become an excuse for not being compliant. The polls show a likely power shift in the White House - take that with a 2016-flavored grain of salt. Allan Lichtman, the renowned historian who predicted the presidential results for the past four decades, predicts Biden will take the White House. (He bases his prediction, not on polls, but 13 binary qualifiers that are pretty interesting)
Court Update: Reg-BI is the New Standard For Advisors and Brokers!
Courts did NOT throw out Reg-BI! Don’t be part of the last rush to compliance At this point, if you have not heard of the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest, then...Read More
Your Reg-BI Briefing – Be Ready. Stay Compliant.
As we all remember, it has been a few years since governmental agencies were working on a new proposal to regulate the financial advisory industry with the best interest of investors in mind.
3 Reasons RIAs Shouldn’t Wait For a Court Ruling on Reg-BI
With less than 3 weeks until the June 30th Regulation Best Interest compliance deadline, are you one of the RIAs holding their breath to see if it will be stopped? The lawsuits don’t intend to stop Reg BI because it is too strict, though. In fact, they believe the opposite - that it doesn’t go far enough. Their main argument is that the SEC’s new rule does not hold brokers to the same fiduciary standard as RIAs and breaks some of the requirements of the Dodd-Frank bill.
Advisors are still in denial about Regulation Best Interest
Here are my key takeaways from the LINC conference. When the SEC knocks, how will you prove compliance? The Stars Point to Compliance Better to bargain We are here to...Read More
What is the Best Interest, Anyway?
The devil’s in the details. DOL’s Fiduciary Rule Standard Reg-BI expands on FINRA’s Suitability Standard Best Interest according to a financial lawyer The devil’s in the details. Many of the...Read More