(Source) – The Secretary of Labor reaffirmed that the fiduciary rule will begin to phase in on June 9. The new definitions of who is a fiduciary will go into effect along with the impartial conduct standards on June 9–60 days later than originally planned….This means that on June 9, IRA advisors and others will be expected to provide advice that is in retirement investors’ best interests, charge no more than reasonable compensation, and avoid misleading statements. Click here for the full article.
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