States’ rescue of fiduciary rule could backfire
Moves by Nevada and others threaten to create compliance confusion.
Fiduciary standard
Plan sponsors changed retirement plans in anticipation of fiduciary rule
The regulation enacted in June spurred employers to update their plan design and investment menus and some are even shopping for new advisers.
Plan sponsors changed retirement plans in anticipation of fiduciary rule
The regulation enacted in June spurred plan sponsors to update their plan design and investment menus and some are even shopping for new plan advisers.
Benefits Think How to be a good fiduciary and not get sued
Understanding who oversees key principals helps focus management, says Manning & Napier's Shelby George.
Shelby George
Manning & Napier
Twin terms that can trip up investors
These two accounts are both funded with money that has already been taxed, but there are still important differences that clients need to know.
10 compliance issues for 2018 health and benefit planning
Despite uncertainty over reform efforts in Washington, employers need to prepare for next year now.
Breaking down the fiduciary rule’s impact on robo-advisers
People underestimate the involvement of human professionals in digital investment services, says Betterment’s Seth Rosenbloom.
Benefits Think The fiduciary rule: Now that it’s here, what comes next?
A substantial watering-down of the protections in the rule is possible, says Carol Buckmann, so the ultimate status of the new regulation is still in question.
Carol Buckmann
Cohen & Buckmann PC
Advisers want strong retirement plan support
Fiduciary obligations are making access to up-to-date information and analytics from recordkeepers and service providers increasingly important.
Benefits Think The fiduciary rule: Now that it’s here, what comes next?
A substantial watering-down of the protections in the rule is possible, says Carol Buckmann, so the ultimate status of the new regulation is still in question.
Carol Buckmann
Cohen & Buckmann PC
What employers need to know about the fiduciary rule
Plan sponsors need to understand how the regulation affects their roles and communication efforts — and should pay attention to exemptions.
Fiduciary rule will strengthen adviser, recordkeeper relationship
Retirement specialists are likely to increasingly turn to recordkeepers to provide data that justifies adviser fees through strong plan performance.
Benefits Think The fiduciary rule: What advisers need to know today
Keep in mind that there is no fee structure free of conflict, cheaper doesn’t mean better and recommendations don’t come in a vacuum, says investment strategist Jess DeGabriele.
Jess DeGabriele
LHD Retirement
Fiduciary rule enactment could bring adviser consolidation
Higher compliance requirements, and their associated costs, may drive firms to look for partners.
Benefits Think How to prepare for the ‘final’ fiduciary rule enforcement date
Although enactment takes place on June 9, the DOL could issue more changes before the full effect of the rule is felt, says attorney Ilene H. Ferenczy.
Ilene H. Ferenczy
Ferenczy Benefits Law Center
Benefits Think The fees and the darkness
On the same day that the DOL announced the fiduciary rule start date, Calpers, reminded everyone why the rule was necessary, says adviser Nir Kaissar.
Nir Kaissar
Unison Advisors
Benefits Think Advisers, it’s time for a mid-year check in
Plan sponsors should review progress toward initial retirement goals and assess their strategies for improvement, says John Ludwig.
John Ludwig
LHD Retirement
Benefits Think Fiduciaries take aim at plan menu design
When formulating an investment strategy, plan sponsors must take into account their responsibilities.
Shelby George
Manning & Napier
Newly confirmed DOL Secretary faces tough choices on fiduciary
Alexander Acosta must reckon with a June 9 deadline amid a tense political debate.
Fiduciary rule delayed by 60 days
The Labor Department will now conduct a review with an eye toward amending or rescinding it.
