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June 10, 2017

 


Seven Ways to Tackle the DOL Fiduciary Rule Head On

Ideas to consider to strengthen your business and reduce your exposure to risk as the new regulations get implemented.


U.S. Labor Department Takes Steps to Reconsider Fiduciary Rule

Sarah N. Lynch and Robert Iafolla | Reuters

The OMB posted a notice by the Department of Labor on its website saying it plans to solicit information about the rule from the public and interested parties.


Digital Disruption: Is the Financial Advisor’s Value Under Siege?

Sponsored by First Clearing

Advisors need to re-examine how they deliver value to clients and the role they serve in clients' lives. 

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DOL Fiduciary Rule Finally Takes Effect

Diana Britton

Despite a delay and speculation around outright repeal, the DOL’s fiduciary rule becomes applicable today. Here’s how the industry is reacting.


Goldman Sachs Team With $1 Billion in Assets Goes Independent

Michael Thrasher

DG Wealth Partners is the second Goldman Sachs team to partner with Dynasty.


An Understandable Life Insurance Analogy

Bill Boersma

Clients need to make corrections to account for changes in interest rates.


Ameriprise Drops Hundreds of Funds Offered to Brokerage Clients

Michael Thrasher

Advisors will no longer be able to offer clients hundreds of investments, but few assets managed by the brokerage will be affected.


Using a Testamentary Trust to Simplify Probate

Walton Davis

A strategy for the client without a revocable trust.


Do SRI Funds Have a Future in 401(k) Plans?

Mark Miller

SRI funds are slow to crack the $6.7 trillion 401(K) market, even though investor demand is strong.


Nuveen Building an Entire Portfolio of ESG ETFs

Diana Britton

The firm’s latest effort is the launch of the NuShares ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF and NuShares ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF, which began trading on the Bats Exchange.


Re-examining the Trump Trade

Peter Anderson

The drama surrounding the administration should not necessarily send investors running for cover.


 

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