Don Trone
23 posts
Don Trone is regarded as the ‘Father of Fiduciary’. He is the CEO and co-founder of 3ethos and the CEO and one of the co-founders of the Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries which is affiliated with the Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies. CBCF is the only organization offering graduate-level training in the leadership and stewardship roles of fiduciaries.
Taking a Google Maps Approach to Professional Development
Don Trone explains how AI provides information; Interactive MindMaps provide knowledge that can be instrumental in critical training for fiduciaries
April 15, 2024
‘Fiduciary’ Should No Longer Be the Cornerstone of Our Profession
When the roles of politicians and regulators become indistinguishable, the result will often be complex rules and regulations that do more harm than good
December 27, 2023
The Dark Side of 401k Fiduciary
Fiduciary has become a marketing term/tool, and is no longer: There’s a common characteristic that links exemplary fiduciaries;…
October 13, 2020
3 Fiduciary Standards to Evolve from Good to Great
There are more than a dozen different fiduciary standards in play today. To simplify this patchwork of regulatory…
September 29, 2020
7 Ways to Protect Fiduciary Clients from Decision-Making Fatigue
When you’re advising clients who are serving in a lay-fiduciary capacity—those that are managing the assets of a…
September 14, 2020
9 Attributes of a Fiduciary Worthy of ‘Justified Trust’
When lay fiduciaries (trustees or investment committee members) lack the time, inclination, or knowledge to prudently manage their…
August 10, 2020
7 Behaviors of Exemplary Fiduciaries
The vast majority of our nation’s liquid investable wealth is in the hands of lay-fiduciaries—the 8 million men…
July 30, 2020
7 Ways to Make Your Fiduciary Presentations More Effective
You may want to consider pitching your pitch book. Another casualty of the current crises may be your…
July 6, 2020
What the DOL’s ESG Rule Really Means
What follows are fiduciary hacks and constructs that pertain to the DOL’s recent rulemaking regarding ESG/SRI. In the…
June 25, 2020
The First Casualty of Any Crisis
A crisis occurs when there’s an erosion of trust as a result of poor leadership, stewardship, and governance.…
June 9, 2020