Fiduciary standard

The White House has made fiduciary part of investors' vocabulary.

Though some say the rule's future is in doubt, the firm is going ahead with sweeping changes it hopes will make its advisers more competitive.

From fiduciary to robos to marketing: A close look at advisers’ top concerns and how their budgets have changed year-over-year, from TD Ameritrade’s annual survey.

With a deep résumé representing Wall Street firms, Jay Clayton is seen as a business-friendly choice not expected to push major new regulations or ramp up RIA exams.

Critics say the regulation's costs and hurdles will hurt advisers. But there's another side to the story.

Dan Moisand's firm joins the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard's new listing. Moisand is a former CFP Board official and ex-president of the FPA.

The legal setback for the rule's foes still leaves three ongoing court challenges, as well as an uncertain future after Trump takes office.

Advisers and experts offer insights about the changes and issues the industry will face next year.

The president-elect's nominee will help decide the fate of the department's fiduciary rule.

The industry trade group is also calling on regulators to harmonize existing rules.