The simple fact remains that investment advisers represent their clients and broker-dealers represent issuers. Investors deserve real advice. That’s why we formed the No Incidental Investors initiative.
Institute Initiatives
Actions and programs of the Institute. Visit the Institute Initiatives archive to view initiatives prior to 2018.
2018 First Quarter Commentary
Recent regulatory and industry actions on fiduciary have come fast and furiously. Unfortunately, they are mostly bad news for investors. The exception: actions in the states. The takeaway: Investors are on their own to identify real fiduciary advisors, who are also on their own to stand apart from brokers. The Institute’s Best Practices and the Campaign for Investors are more important than ever. Here’s an update on these actions and what they mean.
Financial Advisors Provide Pro Bono Advice to October 1, Las Vegas Tragedy Survivors and Victims’ Families
Fiduciary, fee-only advisors from around the country today volunteered free financial advice to Las Vegas Tragedy survivors and victims’ families. A website serves to connect survivors and victim families who received funds with a financial advisor.
Borzi Appointed to Board of Advisors
Phyllis C. Borzi, Former Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, (2009-2017) Joins Fiduciary Institute Board of Advisors
How fiduciary advisors need to talk so investors (really) listen
A conversation on how fiduciary advisors ‘Need to talk so investors listen.’
Webinar on Best Practices Affirmation Program
Hosted by Garrett Planning Network, July 20, 11 am CDT Download the webinar presentation PDF here. Sheryl Garrett, leader of the hourly financial planning movement, says Institute for the Fiduciary Standard program provides much-needed clarity to help investors know what to expect from a fiduciary advisor. […]
