Don Trone, GFS is one of the Co-founders and CEO of the Behavioral Governance Institute (formerly 3ethos). He is the former CEO and principal Founder of fi360; former Founder and President of the Foundation for Fiduciary Studies; former CEO of the Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries; and first person to direct the Institute for Leadership at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
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…
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.…
Use Science to Improve Fiduciary Judgment
Neuro-fiduciary is the science that seeks a better understanding of what it takes to be a great fiduciary.…
7 Essential 401k Fiduciary Hacks
We’ve always recommended that retirement professionals follow the letter of the law. But, in the case of new…
What’s the Difference Between a File Clerk and a Fiduciary?
What’s the difference between a file clerk and a fiduciary? Come June 30th, not much. A clerk is…
Why ‘Resilience’ Is The New Critical Advisor Success Factor
Resilience is going to determine the quality of your reopening, your first-mover status, and whether your new normal…
How to Quarantine Your Practice Against the ‘Fiduciary Flu’
During this Covid-19 crisis, what skills did you draw upon so that you could properly serve your clients?…
5 Critical Advisor Steps to Plan for Your ‘New Normal’
When you’re given the go-ahead to reopen, there’s a strong likelihood that you’ll not be going back to…
Lessons from Jerry Maguire in the Current COVID Crisis
During this crisis and the resurgence that will follow, one thing is for certain—we’re going to place much…
During This Crisis, No One is Looking for a Fiduciary
During this crisis, if you’re still marketing yourself as a fiduciary, your retirement practice is in serious trouble.…