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Fiduciary
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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.
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.…
June 6, 2017
401(k) Tort Terror Schlichter Defeated by Chevron
Chevron 401k lawsuit ends as judge rules against plaintiffs, dismissing claims of conflicts, excessive fees, and fiduciary breaches.
June 5, 2017
MFS ‘Cleans’ Its Retirement Share Classes
Class R6 Shares expansion continues as MFS adds 20 mutual funds, boosting options for retirement plans and advisory platforms.
May 30, 2017
How to Avoid 401k Litigation Attorneys on June 9
On May 22, 2017, Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta confirmed something that we’ve argued since the DOL’s fiduciary rule…
May 30, 2017
‘Dilute’ the Fiduciary Rule, Get Sued: Aikin
One has to wonder if fiduciary rule advocate Blaine Aikin is smart or lucky. The firm he heads, Fi360,…
May 23, 2017
Fred Reish Gets Real With Retirement Plan Rollovers
Fiduciary Rule Implementation on June 9 confirmed, with changes expected but mostly minor, ensuring compliance and clarity for advisors.
May 22, 2017
Bureaucrat Borzi Blunt About Fiduciary, Fees, Fears
Phyllis Borzi fiduciary rule insights shared at Fi360, highlighting challenges, public engagement, and lasting impact on financial services.
May 22, 2017
Betterment for Business Banks on Fiduciary Boost
Betterment for Business, their defined contribution, who announced two high profile additions to their retirement 'Board of Advisors.'
May 20, 2017
Committee: 401k Fiduciary Rule ‘Hurts Those Intended to Help’
Washington Republicans continued their attacks Thursday on the fiduciary rule in its current form. The House subcommittee on…
May 17, 2017
Alexander Acosta Confirmed As Labor Secretary
Fiduciary Rule Fight continues as Acosta faces Senate scrutiny and pressure over retirement standards for financial advisors.
April 27, 2017