The onset of the Novel Coronavirus and sharp market volatility could not have coincided at a more inconvenient. As measures to engage in social distancing appeared to create a barrier between financial professionals and their clients, many of which were highly concerned about the recent market downturn. But that was March, and the market has somewhat...
Josh CurtisClarity Financial Our clients who are heading into retirement today face many challenges – low interest rates, market volatility, and longevity to name just a few. The question is, are you going to rely on strategies from the past to help your clients in this new challenging environment? I believe in times like these...
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not define “best interest” in Regulation Best Interest. So how are we supposed to comply with a concept without a definition? Good question. We have to look to guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission and FINRA on what they mean by best interest. SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has stated that...
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