As the new Fiduciary Rule has been open for public comment, many across the financial services industry have weighed in on the pros and cons of the proposed legislation. Francis provides the Firm opinion on how the new Rule can actually change the industry for the better; placing the best interests of investors ahead of the interests of industry players.
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A System to Protect Workers’ Retirement Assets Already Exists
As the new Fiduciary Rule has been open for public comment, many across the financial services industry have weighed in on the pros and cons of the proposed legislation. Francis provides the Firm opinion on how the new Rule can actually change the industry for the better; placing the best interests of investors ahead of the interests of industry players.
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