Tag Archives: ERISA litigation

The Active Management Value Ratio™3.0: Cost-Efficiency and Compliance With Securities AND ERISA Regulations

FINRA’s current suitability standard is found in Rule 2111 (Rule). The Rule essentially sets up a three-part suitability analysis that broker-dealers and registered representatives must conduct before recommending investment products and/or strategies to the public. The two key standards contained … Continue reading

Posted in fiduciary compliance | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Fiduciary Litigation 2018: A Pure Heart and an Empty Head Are No Defense

After my recent post, “Are We At A ‘Tipping Point’ in ERISA Fiduciary Litigation,” I received a number of calls and emails from legal colleagues and investment professionals who wanted to discuss the points I raised.  In the post, I … Continue reading

Posted in 401k, 401k compliance, 403b, 404c, closet index funds, cost consciousness, DOL fiduciary rule, ERISA, ERISA litigation, fiduciary compliance, fiduciary law, Fiduciary prudence, fiduciary standard, financial planning, Impartial Conduct Standards, investment advisers, investments, pension plans, prudence, retirement plans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment