Fiduciary standard

By allowing disciplinary actions to be expunged from certificants’ records, the board is sabotaging its own efforts to raise industry standards.

New Chairwoman Susan John says the board is preparing for more cases due to its new standards and code of conduct.

The growing number of independent financial advisors could spell trouble for traditional RIAs, says the head of the national advisory firm.

The planner is among the brightest minds in the financial planning profession, but his endorsement of the organization's certification standards is "decidedly enigmatic."

In this circus of an industry, what chance does an average investor have of finding somebody who will actually work on his or her behalf?

A uniform fiduciary standard is only way to ensure all advisors are putting their clients first, the Democratic senator says.

The chairman looks to finalize Reg BI while issuing warnings for advisors on cybersecurity, Brexit and Libor transition.

The firm is changing course in response to a shifting regulatory landscape and advisor feedback.

The board is calling for public comment on a variety of changes and released FAQs for planners about new standards of conduct taking effect next year.

Why new rules won’t necessarily prevent bad behavior.