Fiduciary responsibilities can be stressful for any business administering a 401(k) plan, with investment-related responsibilities being especially daunting. One of the most difficult ...

Flat‑fee financial advisors offer transparent pricing and predictable costs—here’s how to evaluate them Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a staff money writer at ...

Thanks to the Department of Labor’s new Conflict of Interest rule — and John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” on HBO — “fiduciary” and “reasonable fees” have become household terms. Plan sponsors and ...

The DOL’s push to impose a fiduciary level of care in retirement plans could be a financial benefit overall for small businesses with 401(k) plans, according to a new report. Employee Fiduciary, a ...

Harris Poll's Americans and Billionaires Survey, released last November, reflected a shift in financial priorities. The ...

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Discover what a fiduciary is, explore their legal duties, and understand why fiduciaries are crucial in financial relationships. Learn about types and examples here.

Compensation transparency and a lower chance of conflicts of interest are two pros of using a fee-only financial advisor.

Retirement plan advisory Employee Fiduciary LLC called on the Department of Labor, via public comment, to make fees in 401(k) plans “as transparent as possible” by making changes to the design and ...

The IRS issued final regulations on the controversial question of which costs incurred by trust and estates are subject to the 2% floor on miscellaneous deductions under Sec. 67(a) (T.D. 9664). The ...

You often emphasize the importance of using a financial planner or advisor who is a fiduciary. But how does one know whether ...

Fiduciary financial advisors have a legal responsibility to consider your best interests when advising you. Non-fiduciary financial advisors might be more likely to recommend products that are better ...