On March 12, Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle in the US DistrictCourt for the Eastern District of Texas approved a motion to vacate the Retirement Security Rule. What does that mean for retirement security?

The motion to vacate – essentially waving a judicial wand tomake it as though the regulation never existed – was unopposed by the Department of Labor.

But what does that mean for retirement plan advisors – andretirement plan advice?  Is the 5-part rule still in force?  Whatabout PTE 2020-02?  And what about rollovers?

Nevin (Adams) and Fred (Reish) discuss and debate the “new”fiduciary landscape.

Episode Resources

RIP Fiduciary Rule: Judge Officially Strikes Down DOL Regulation

Trump Administration Moves to Drop Defense of Fiduciary Rule

Breaking! Department of Labor Releases Final Investment Advice Fiduciary Rule

Fact Sheet: Retirement Security Rule and Amendments to Class Prohibited Transaction Exemptions for Investment Advice Fiduciaries | U.S. Department of Labor