The Institute contends in a new whitepaper that SEC and CFP Board rules will sweep away key principles of the Advisers Act.
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WealthManagement.com: Coronavirus Puts a Premium on Honest and Plain Talk from Advisors
Advisors who communicate quickly, openly and honestly … will come out in a stronger position.
Jay Clayton: Reg BI Still Coming June 30th
SEC staff to issue two “Risk Alerts” for further guidance.
CFP Board removes compensation descriptions from consumer website
Knut Rostad, president of the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard, said investors should have a clear idea of which advisers are fee-only.
A Disappointing Move by the CFP Board
Many financial advisors today, including CFPs, call themselves “fiduciaries” but still possess conflicts of interest that are often not properly managed.
Debate Counter Point: “Testimonials and Endorsements Won’t Help Investors”
Karen Barr and Knut Rostad take opposite sides of the timely debate on advisor advertisements with testimonials and endorsements.
