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Being a fiduciary means acting on behalf of another person or entity and having a legal and ethical obligation to put their interests above your own. Essentially, a fiduciary is entrusted with the responsibility to make decisions and manage assets in a way that benefits their client, not themselves. This relationship is built on trust and confidence, requiring the fiduciary to act with utmost good faith, care, and loyalty.
What are 401k ‘Shadow Fiduciaries’ and Why Should You Care?
Not that we didn’t already know, but institutional reinforcement is always welcome. The latest research from Cerulli Associates finds…
The Latest Targets of 401(k) Fee Lawsuits Are …
Call it the Tibble v. Edison of union retirement plans. A new front has opened in the retirement…
Why It’s So Easy to Steal 401(k) Plan Assets
It’s easier than you think for a third-party administrator or plan fiduciary to steal plans assets. The allegation…
Tackling Trump-Created Fiduciary Frustration
Frustration is the price of freedom, despite repeated and often unthinking cries for Congress to “do something.” Anyone…
How Quickly is Disruption Happening in the 401(k) Space?
401(k) Specialist interviewed Daniel Satchkov of Rixtrema at the Excel 401(k) Conference and discussed whether disruption is happening…
Experts to Tackle Reg Ridiculousness in 401(k) Space: New England Wealth & Retirement Conference
Does anybody want to sound off on what’s happening in Washington? The fiduciary rule, litigation, contribution limit cuts? Anybody at all?
Just Who is Trump DOL Nominee Preston Rutledge?
Preston Rutledge nomination raises questions on his EBSA leadership style, comparing his approach to Phyllis Borzi’s regulatory legacy.
RiXtrema Releases DOL Fiduciary Rule Checklist
The company released its DOL Fiduciary Rule Checklist on Tuesday, in which advisors answer specific questions to ensure regulatory compliance.
Fi360 Enhances Fiduciary Focus Toolkit with Business Development Capabilities
Fiduciary stalwart Fi360, a provider of fiduciary-related education and tools, has released an update to its popular Fiduciary…
Opponents Fight Fiduciary Rule With (Another) Block Attempt
Nevertheless, she persisted. Congresswoman Ann Wagner, R–Missouri, is attempting to block full implementation of the fiduciary rule, and…