Wealth Think

"I think it’s too soon to call this version anything close to a victory for either consumers or the financial services industry," writes John Taft, CEO of RBC Wealth Management.

Voices: Exemptions for high-fee products, a prolonged compliance deadline and less-prominent disclosure requirements leaves our columnist feeling like she did on a certain Christmas morning.

To get a head start on the new rules, Janus Capital’s Matt Sommer suggests these smart moves.

Our columnist says clear standards have been set on what constitutes unconflicted advice.

The advisor often feels as if the bank's viewpoint is this: “Thanks for bringing us a revenue stream, now leave and be thankful we even gave you a job.”

Voices: The fiduciary rule is not complicated. If you don’t want the responsibility of being an advisor, don’t call yourself an advisor or imply you are one.

Voices: Abuses in investment advice need to be stopped. But a law without teeth is worse than no law at all.

Examining these issues may take the guesswork out of a client's estate plan.

Filling out a NCAA Tournament bracket illuminates skills that could enhance your clients' portfolio choices, a marketing pro says.

It has ramifications for generations, but few investors may be prepared to confront it.