Luis Aguilar, Frankel Prize honoree, praised for defining “What fiduciary means.” Jason Furman, Harvard professor, set out “Why fiduciary matters.”
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Welcome to the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard
The principles underlying "liberty and justice for all" have inspired the American journey for generations. In finance and advice, this journey leads to a North Star called the fiduciary standard.
The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard is a champion for investors. Our programs and papers teach investors and advisors about what the fiduciary standard means. All investors want an advisor they can trust. Helping investors find a real fiduciary advisor is our mission.
Institute Initiatives

Institute: Does March 30th SEC Staff Opinion Effectively Eliminate The Word “Fiduciary” from Form CRS?
Industry experts say that new “conditions” make it not possible to plausibly and meaningfully tell investors the truth about investment advisors’ fiduciary status
Institute and Industry Leaders

Compliance Week: Conviction, moral fortitude define Lifetime Achievement winner Tamar Frankel
Tamar Frankel’s two palpable features, ‘One is a deep well of kindness behind her eyes, the other a formidable air of intelligence.’
“Fee-only Fiduciary Advice is Common Sense” Campaign

A new E-book for investors explains how fiduciary principles are commonsense ideas and why a fiduciary advisor is better for investors. Download the E-book.
Investors Suffer When Fiduciary Practices Are Ignored
Gail from Maryland is an accomplished professional with a BS in engineering and finance and an MBA. She also had a terrible experience with a broker who Gail says betrayed her.
Knut’s Views

Leadership and Character on Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors those who died for our country. Remembering their service is an American tradition. Noting how character development drives officer training should become a tradition in finance.
Advisor News

Attorney August Iorio (I) and Law Professor Ben Edwards Spoke on Reg BI
Two years after Regulation Best Interest critics speak out and urge more change addressing conflicts of interest.
John C. Bogle, 1929-2019

What Would Jack Bogle Do? Ask Vanguard’s Clients
Knut writes about Vanguard culture as one of Jack Bogle’s lasting legacies