Following yesterday’s release of the final version of the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule, critics and advocates are poring over the 466-page text for changes from last fall's proposed rule.

Fiduciary has become a hot button word in the financial industry. What makes an advisor a fiduciary? Is being a fiduciary better for the client? What about for the advisor? To make matters more ...

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Just when I thought industry attempts to dilute the fiduciary standard could not sink any lower I read this news from Greg Iacurci's InvestmentNews article: Fidelity Investments' decision to serve as ...

Understand what a fiduciary designation entails and how it sets these financial advisors apart Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance ...

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The term “fiduciary” often emerges when discussing personal finance, investment advisors and financial planning. But what exactly is a fiduciary, and why are they so crucial? At its core, a fiduciary ...

A fiduciary bond acts as a financial guarantee by ensuring a fiduciary acts in the best interest of the party the fiduciary serves, protecting estates and beneficiaries Written By Written by Staff ...

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