Fi360 Fiduciary Talk 45: Fiduciary Rule scores victory in Texas

Even with a delay possibly forthcoming via the President’s executive order, the DOL’s “Fiduciary” Rule won an important victory when it was upheld in a Texas court decision. In this episode, Blaine and Duane discuss the latest developments in the ongoing battle over the DOL Conflict of Interest rule, what happens next, and what advisors should do now.

Fi360 Fiduciary Talk 44: DOL Releases Second Set of FAQs

In this episode, Blaine and Duane discuss the release of a second set of FAQs from the DOL on its Conflicts of Interest Rule. The new FAQs cover a number of scenarios, with a particular focus on activities that would not be considered fiduciary recommendations under the new definition.

Fi360 Fiduciary Talk 43: Titles used by advisers can trigger fiduciary status

An overlooked aspect of the DOL’s fiduciary rule is that it introduces a “holding out” fiduciary status, where titles that imply fiduciary status will hold the advisor to that standard. Even with the uncertainty around the fiduciary rule, this trend appears likely to continue, as even opponents of the rule have demonstrated support for regulating titles that cause confusion with the investing public.

Fi360 Fiduciary Talk 42:The AIF, is it a marketing tool?

Fi360's director, J. Richard Lynch, AIF^® was a guest on the 401k Study Group Radio show with Chuck Hammond discussing what the AIF^® is and how advisors should be using it.

fi360 Fiduciary Talk 41: Don’t discount the importance of disclosures

Blaine and Duane discuss the SEC’s proposed changes to public company disclosures under regulations S-K and the central role the information plays in the fiduciary process.

fi360 Fiduciary Talk 40: The Importance of the Investment Policy Statement

fi360 Senior Policy Analyst Duane Thompson discusses with Director Rich Lynch and Chief Product & Strategy Officer John Faustino why the IPS is so critical and how to effectively build and manage the IPS.

fi360 Fiduciary Talk 39: What the election means for advisors and the fiduciary standard

With the 2016 election just days away, Blaine chats with Duane about what a Clinton or Trump administration would mean for advisors, including what’s on their respective campaign platforms and turnover at the regulatory agencies. In addition, they take a look at the implications of the Congressional elections.