{"id":16122,"date":"2023-11-06T15:31:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T21:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/?p=16122"},"modified":"2023-11-06T15:31:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T21:31:20","slug":"new-retirement-savings-rule-putting-your-interests-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/new-retirement-savings-rule-putting-your-interests-first","title":{"rendered":"New Retirement Savings Rule: Putting Your Interests First"},"content":{"rendered":"

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Oct. 31 a proposed rule to expand the scope of investment advice from a financial professional that would be considered a ‘Fiduciary’<\/a> under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and Internal Revenue Code.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aligned with the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s efforts to help protect retirement investors, the proposal would require trusted investment advisers to adhere to high standards of care and loyalty when they make investment recommendations and avoid recommendations that favor their financial and other interests at the expense of retirement savers.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we’ll explore this new rule, the role of a Fiduciary, and how working with one can help secure your financial future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Retirement Security Rule<\/b><\/h4>\n

One of the primary motivations behind the <\/span>Retirement Security Rule<\/span><\/a> is to close “loopholes” in existing regulations. Previously, some financial professionals could recommend investment products that paid them higher commissions, even if those products were not necessarily the best options for their clients. This created conflicts of interest that could result in individuals making less-than-optimal investment choices for retirement.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Retirement Security Rule, proposed by the Department of Labor, is a significant step toward protecting clients’ retirement savings. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Proposed Benefits to Retirees<\/b><\/h4>\n

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The new rule is all about safeguarding retirees and helping to ensure their financial interests come first. It applies to financial professionals, like investment advisors, brokers, and insurance agents, who help with retirement-related decisions. <\/span>Here’s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n