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Fiduciary Duties of Trustees in the Age of COVID

Wealth Management

Court finds that trustee failed to carry out contractual obligations.

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Adviser links: in times like these

Abnormal Returns

nextavenue.org) Advisers Clients prefer advisers with a fiduciary duty. (knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu) Why advisers may spot dementia in clients first. thinkadvisor.com) Older Americans are joining in on the sober curious trend. citywire.com) Financial capital is only one part of well-being.

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Advisory Annuities and the Role of Fiduciary Duty

Wealth Management

Overcoming the RIA/Annuity disconnect by addressing common financial advisor objections.

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SEC’s AI Rule Could 'Weaken' Advisors’ Fiduciary Duty, IAA Attorney Argues

Wealth Management

In contrast, the outgoing director of the SEC's Investment Management Division said the degree of risk in AI’s proliferation is “obvious.” The advocacy group for advisors argued the rule is overly broad.

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Cambridge Investment Research Associates To Pay $15M In SEC Revenue-Sharing Conflicts Case

Wealth Management

The SEC accused Cambridge Investment Research's RIA business of breaching its fiduciary duty in recommending certain mutual funds and money market sweep funds.

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Q&A: George Kinder on His Call for a New Fiduciary Standard

Wealth Management

In his new book, the ‘father of life planning’ advocates for a broader fiduciary duty, one that extends to all institutions. Here’s how advisors play into that grand vision.

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It’s Not ‘ESG Investing.’ It’s Just Investing

Wealth Management

By not taking ESG factors into account, financial advisors may be shirking their fiduciary duty.