Fiduciary Rule

Focus turns to the SEC as it considers creating its own higher standard of client care.

With the SEC and Labor Department rethinking their approach to a higher standard, a court's recent ruling may not have a lasting impact.

Some are calling for the CFP Board to get tough on conflicts and compensation as it finishes revisions to its standards of conduct.

"I think it's something that the market needs. I think it's something that regulators need," Jay Clayton says.

Sales dropped by 8% last year, but LIMRA finds reason for optimism in 2018.

Massachusetts regulators accuse the firm of running afoul of the impartial conduct standard by holding sales contests.

The good, the bad and the downright inexplicable in the suggested changes.

Industry leaders see an opportunity to reshape debates that determine wealth management's future.

Parker’s candid responses to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries on new digital tools, sexual harassment, Social Security planning, deal-making, how (not) to talk to clients about the stock market run-up and more.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo says the firm’s headcount is poised for growth again following a stagnant year.

Advisors at Fidelity, Schwab and other large discount brokerage firms make more money if they steer clients toward more expensive products.

The proliferation of smart beta and increased AUM are among the forecasts by industry experts.

A working financial planner assumes leadership of the board as its influence in Washington and nationwide hits a high mark.

The online tool, created by the advocacy organization and state regulators, suggests tough questions for the hiring process.

Special interest groups may weaken the Department of Labor’s best interest standard. Here’s why that’s bad for financial planners and their clients, according to one expert.

It’s been a busy first year for the firm’s new chief. Jamie Price responds candidly to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries.

Products that best fit clients would have to be offered before those that are most profitable to the sellers, the New York Department of Financial Services said.

It is not the fiduciary rule or whether robo technology is friend or foe.

Kestra Financial’s James Poer offers advisors his three predictions for the new year.

"Maybe commissions aren’t so evil after all?"