In April, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) made headlines with its final rule covering conflicts of interest among investment advisers. Media coverage focused on the difference between a “fiduciary” standard and a “suitability” standard. Financial advisors and investment firms have been debating this issue—often heatedly—for years, and the DOL action probably will bring about changes within the industry.
What’s Inside
- What the New Federal Fiduciary Rule Means to Investors
- ETFs Can Be Plain or Fancy
- Disaster Planning Versus Succession Planning
- Tax Calendar