September 13, 20180Comments

Can’t Unshine the Light on Fiduciary: Investors Must Protect Themselves

The DOL’s efforts on the fiduciary rule ensure that law or not, many more investors now know to protect themselves.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

May 25, 20180Comments

Open Letter to the SEC: Markets Need a Unified Fiduciary Standard

The SEC has the ability (or even responsibility) to resolve the ambiguity around the term fiduciary by offering a clear and concise definition.

by Sam McBride

April 26, 20180Comments

Open Letter to the SEC: Fiduciary Duties Need to Extend to Research

The SEC needs to offer a more concrete interpretation of the Duty of Care, one that focuses on the research upon which investment recommendations are based.

by Sam McBride

April 17, 20180Comments

A Reminder to the SEC: Disclosure Is Not Enough

As the SEC gets set to propose its advice standard on April 18, we believe it is important to note that disclosure alone is not enough to protect investors.

by Sam McBride

March 16, 20180Comments

Even Without the Law, Fiduciary Rule Awareness Remains

While a recent court ruling could end the Fiduciary Rule as law, it cannot erase the awareness the DoL raised nor can it stop market forces leading the business towards a more ethical place.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

December 14, 20170Comments

How the Fiduciary Rule Can Make You Money

With full implementation scheduled for July 2019, figuring out how to deal with the fiduciary rule is the top priority for many firms and advisors. Here’s how you turn this regulatory bombshell to your advantage.

by Sam McBride

November 1, 20170Comments

Markets Need a Single, Official Definition of “Fiduciary”

Differing definitions only add to the uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the debate over the Fiduciary Rule. Regulators need to put forward a unified definition of the fiduciary duty so that investors and advisors can have a fully informed debate on the matter.

by Sam McBride

October 31, 20170Comments

Open Letter To The SEC: Disclosure Is Not Enough

The SEC could assuage uncertainty by more clearly outlining its view of how advisors can fulfill the Fiduciary Duty of Care.

by Sam McBride

October 25, 20170Comments

A Primer on How To Define and Fulfill the Fiduciary Duty of Care

Despite the lack of regulatory guidance for fulfillment of the Duty of Care, there is plenty of common-sense guidance from thought leaders. They all agree that research that fulfills the Duty of Care should be comprehensive, objective, transparent, and relevant.

by Sam McBride

August 9, 20170Comments

A Practical Solution To Fulfill The Duty Of Care

Without the Duty of Care, the Duty of Loyalty is nearly worthless. An advisor that tries to act in your best interest, but doesn’t have the skill or diligence to do so can cause just as much harm as a conflicted advisor.

by Sam McBride

July 24, 20171Comments

Open Letter To The Department of Labor And SEC: Markets Deserve Clarification On The Duty Of Care

We welcome the SEC’s request for comment on the fiduciary rule and hope to see both the SEC and DoL work together to refine the fiduciary rule in a way that improves access to high-quality advice for all investors.

by Sam McBride

June 1, 20170Comments

Blind Spot Alert: Fiduciary Duty of Care

We think few advisors will fund much success if they do not embrace fiduciary levels of service. However, we think few in the business are prepared to fulfill the Duty of Care.

by Sam McBride

May 24, 20170Comments

DOL Can’t Hold Back The Fiduciary Tide

After months of delay, the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule will finally go into effect on June 9. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta confirmed the rule’s implementation on Monday in a Wall Street Journal op-ed.

by Sam McBride

April 11, 20170Comments

Fiduciary Rule Delayed, But Its Impact Remains

Despite over 92% of the 193,000 comment letters opposing delay, the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule has been officially delayed until June 9. No matter the legalities, investor awareness is higher.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

March 21, 20170Comments

How To Fulfill The Duty Of Care: Official Letter on DoL’s Website

New Constructs submits the following comments regarding the Department of Labor’s proposed rule entitled Definition of the Term “Fiduciary” - Delay of Applicability Date.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

March 13, 20170Comments

Webinar: The Fiduciary Duty of Care: Turn Challenge Into Competitive Advantage

On Thursday, March 30, at 4:15pm EST, join David Trainer and WealthManagement.com’s editor-in-chief, David Armstrong, for a webinar on how to turn the new fiduciary rule to your competitive advantage.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

February 28, 20170Comments

Efforts to Kill The Fiduciary Rule Have Only Strengthened It

Interest in “fiduciary” is at an all time high despite efforts to kill the rule. Is all the push back on the rule having a “Streisand Effect”?

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

February 27, 20170Comments

Fiduciary Duty Can’t Be Killed

Striking the fiduciary rule down could make it, in the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “more powerful than you can possibly imagine.”

by Sam McBride

February 23, 20170Comments

“Fiduciary Duty Can’t Be Killed” – WealthManagement Op/Ed

On Wednesday (2/22/17), WealthManagement.com featured our op/ed on why the fiduciary rule can’t be killed and how efforts to stop the rule may only make it stronger.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

February 2, 20171Comments

Webinar: Solving The Biggest Problem w/ the DOL Fiduciary Rule

Get answers from CEO, David Trainer. He outlines New Constructs’ unique DOL Fiduciary Rule solutions, in our latest webinar.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

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