The definition of “conflict-of-interest” has become so broadly defined as to render it useless. It’s better to focus on the one conflict-of-interest that, with very limited exceptions, fiduciaries have had to outright ban for centuries. Ironically, in contrast to this precedent, it remains the one conflict-of-interest the DOL expressly permits.
The controversial and decidedly partisan report not only took aim at the policies of the current administration, it entered into the passive/active debate by solely targeting actively managed funds. Worse, the report reveals a rather naïve understanding of mutual funds and investing.
SEC punts fiduciary, fees aren’t everything, and old time investing.
One of the nation’s top ERISA attorneys tells us even if the Fiduciary Duty is dead, it’s not. The only question is which part will remain alive and which part with wither on the vine. Fred Reish has an idea, and he tells us here.
Compliance hurts, the fiduciary cavalry? and the wrong target
If you own a business, waiting until the last minute to reduce taxes limits your options. You still have some, though. Here they are.
Regulatory mine field, how the (fiduciary) west was won, and fee reality.
Think about it. Newborn babies keep their parents up all night. Knowing your adult child has a sizeable nest egg means being able to sleep soundly. And chances are you’ll spend your waking hours with less stress, too. Teaching your children to save early for retirement can achieve this healthy (and wealthy) goal. There’s no reason why financial professionals should be the only parents who know this little secret.
Fiddling away precious time, filling the fiduciary void, and the beginning of the end?
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Lotta regulator noise, fiduciary fallout, and DOL comes clean on “social” investing.