John Taft

Vice Chairman

John Taft is vice chairman of Baird. He is a past chairman of SIFMA, the former CEO of RBC Wealth Management-U.S., and the author of two books, “Stewardship: Lessons Learned from the Lost Culture of Wall Street” and “A Force for Good: How Enlightened Finance Can Restore Faith in Capitalism.”

Fiduciary standard

Benefits Think Why the SEC proposal is a victory for clients

New rules recognize the fact that commission-based transaction services can be the most cost effective way for Main Street investors to receive financial advice.

By John Taft

April 23