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Trump's 401(k) Order: What Advisors Should Know
By Melanie WaddellThe executive order encourages participants in 401(k)s to invest in alternative assets; advisors say tread carefully.
July 18, 2025
FACC to Appeal Court Decision on DOL Rollover RuleJudge Kinkeade’s decision "is right in some respects and wrong in others," the group said.
July 15, 2025
No Final Decision on DOL Fiduciary Rule — YetThe new Texas rollover decision does not materially affect the 2024 fiduciary rule, ERISA lawyer Brad Campbell says.
June 06, 2025
DOL Retirement Unit Needs 'Major Turnaround,' Nominee SaysDaniel Aronowitz told senators he'd "strive to provide regulatory clarity" to Labor's fiduciary rule "as applied to IRA rollovers."
May 02, 2025
DOL Agents Told Not to Enforce Biden-Era Indie Contractor RuleThe Financial Services Institute cheered the move.
April 29, 2025
How Retirement Planning Could Be Reshaped During Trump’s Second TermFrom easing fiduciary regulations to the promotion of alternative assets, there’s a lot on the table.
March 27, 2025
Withdrawn DOL Guidance on ESOPs Still Offers Fair Value InsightPlan fiduciaries may wish to consider the proposed language related to purchases or sales of private company stock.
March 11, 2025
Senate Confirms Chavez-DeRemer as Labor SecretaryThe Senate voted 67-32 late Monday.