How Much Do You Really Know About Avoiding Fiduciary Liability?
If you are a plan fiduciary, then under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), fiduciaries can be held personally liable for losses to a benefit plan incurred...Read More
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
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