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Department of Labor (DOL)
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is a cabinet-level federal agency that focuses on the welfare of American workers. It’s responsible for enforcing labor laws, promoting safe working conditions, and ensuring fair employment practices. The DOL also oversees programs related to unemployment benefits, job training, and workplace safety.
Tort Terror Schlichter Sounds Off on DOL Rule
High-profile attorney and 401(k) Specialist cover subject Jerry Schlichter has a full pipeline and plenty to do. We…
Fiduciary Frustration Finds Audience in 401(k) Advisors
“I’ve been in a room with Phyllis Borzi where she said 90 percent of all rollovers were imprudent,”…
How Qualified Retirement Plans Affect Mergers and Acquisitions
If a merger or acquisition is in your company’s future, or your client company’s future, here’s something to…
House Republicans Pass ‘Choice’ Act, Block Fiduciary Rule
One of the most sweeping financial regulations in recent history took a step closer to destruction on Thursday,…
401k Fiduciary Rule Gets Final Review Before Friday Fanfare
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced Wednesday that the Office of Management and Budget put out a request for information…
Why June 401(k) Fiduciary Date Doesn’t Matter
Fi360 president Matt Wolniewicz likes what he sees with product provider prep for the fiduciary rule’s expected implementation.…
How to Document ‘Best interest’ in 401(k) Rollovers
Many RIAs think that because they are already 401(k) fiduciaries, the DOL Rule has little or no impact on them. Nothing can be further from truth.
How Financial Institutions Are Handling the Fiduciary Rule
As expected, there's a whole lot happening at fiduciary firm Fi360 in light of DOL rule chaos. We got some help in breaking it down.
How the DOL Created a 401(k) Fiduciary Monster
Fiduciary Rule Deregulation sparks debate as Eugene Scalia challenges Labor Department’s authority over IRAs and financial professionals.
Fiduciary Hit to Indexed Annuities?
Indexed annuity sales decline as fiduciary rule impacts marketing efforts, shifting focus away from growth in the annuities market.