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To protect client nest eggs, advisors must know which savings vehicles are protected — and they’re not all created equal.

The department faced scathing criticism for hours from insurers and consumer advocates alike.

Fidelity's letter to the Labor Department says the proposal isn't “well grounded or supported by much of the emerging data.”

More than 95% of comment letters submitted were opposed to the Labor Department’s proposed rule, according to a new analysis.

If the court ends up making this choice, intended family members may lose out — all for want of filling out a one-page form.

The current proposal “would lead to worse outcomes for plan participants as plan sponsors shied away from assessing ESG risks in selecting investments,” the research firm says.

Buyout amounts are high right now, but there are many other factors to consider when guiding your client to the right choice.

Community property rules, how to divide 401(k)s and the nuances of QRDOs are just some of the specifics advisors should know.

“The broker-dealer world has tried to hang their hat on suitability, and if you close your eyes a little and squint, they almost look like fiduciaries — but not really,” one advisor says.

Even after a federal appeals court struck down the rule, more clashes over the regulation of sales versus advice are inevitable.

Independent advisers are poised to benefit from implementation of the DoL ruling.

The DoL’s fiduciary rule means advisers can expect additional scrutiny over fees. So how can they prepare for these industry changes?

Here are key takeaways from a Department of Labor fact sheet.

Fee-only advisors seek clarification from the DoL on compliance requirements.

Because community property law can dictate who gets an IRA after death, it must be taken into account when a client names a beneficiary.

The department is defending the rule in three cases brought by Wall Street trade groups, which are aiming to dismantle the new regulation.

The agency also proposed a rule to permit cities to create their own savings plans.

Compliance with the fiduciary rule is both essential and complicated.

Compliance with the fiduciary rule is both essential and complicated.