Putting choice ahead of professional conduct, the RBI buffet embraces the junk food Mr. Cohn champions.
Knut's Views
Mr. Chairman, “Rebuild the 40 Act Wall”
I challenge any reader of this article to cite an example where broker-dealers urged brokers to avoid conflicts over disclosing conflicts.
The SEC is Failing to Serve Retail Investors
Advising in an intimate relationship of two differs markedly from offering incidental advice in a sales relationship of three. This is what the SEC needs to know to close the gap and create a standard retail investors would reasonably expect.
A Path Forward for the CFP Board
The CFP Board set out in its proposed standards fiduciary duties for all advice. Its statements are clear and strong. This is an important step. But alone, it falls very short. Why?
It’s time advisors and brokers go their separate ways
Judge Edith Jones argues for the logic and reasonableness in demarcation. Her ruling also argues for the central importance of reforming job titles, reinforcing a clear line between brokers and advisors.
WSJ’s Investigative Report on Discount Brokers
WSJ’s Investigative Report on Discount Brokers: For decades, fee-only fiduciary advisors have said that being compensated only by client fees is better. Advisors are less conflicted, offer more fee transparency and clarity, and this makes for better client advice.
