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Institute Announces New Appointments

June 20, 2018 By The Institute

The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard today announced five new appointments. The appointments come as fiduciary duties remain front and center in securities regulation review at the SEC and in the marketplace.

5-Part Test Left Plan Sponsors “Holding the Bag”

May 30, 2018 By The Institute

Phyllis C. Borzi

For eight years Phyllis Borzi worked hard to make the fiduciary obligation consistent among service providers to the nation’s corporate retirement plans. When she retired last year, she looked forward to beginning to cross off those many deferred wishes from her bucket list. She has. But she hasn’t left the team.

Small Investors: Dump Brokers’ “Incidental” Advice, Get Real Advice

May 3, 2018 By The Institute

Photo by Brandon Mowinkel on Unsplash

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.

My Fiduciary Advocacy Trip to Washington

April 18, 2018 By The Institute

J. David Lewis

I believe the fiduciary movement is making real progress. A few years ago, I regularly heard, “What does fiduciary mean?”  Now, frequent internet searches for “fiduciary” or “fee-only” advisors find us.  Many clearly understand.  Nevertheless, there is still confusion.

Borzi on Scottrade

March 18, 2018 By The Institute

Phyllis C. Borzi

Phyllis Borzi, former Assistant Secretary for the Department of Labor, speaks to WealthManagement’s Diana Britton on the story behind the story of the getting the DOL Rule down the mountain and through the finish line to win the gold medal.

Financial Advisors Provide Pro Bono Advice to October 1, Las Vegas Tragedy Survivors and Victims’ Families

February 6, 2018 By The Institute

Las Vegas Survivor Project Partner Organizations

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.

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Magic Johnson (left) and Knut A. Rostad
Magic Johnson (left) and Knut A. Rostad

Fiduciary Doings

Fiduciary Magic?

Magic Johnson and Knut Rostad share a light moment on fiduciary at the MarketCounsel Summit on December 5.

At the Summit, Rostad presented on the coming of the SEC's Reg BI, and the major impact on RIAs when brokers tell investors "The law requires I meet the best interest standard at all times."

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