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Erin Phifer

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While Judge Vacates Retirement Security Rule, Fiduciary Standards Remain

While Judge Vacates Retirement Security Rule, Fiduciary Standards Remain

On March 12, 2026, Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas approved a motion to vacate the Retirement Security Rule. Despite the recent legal decision, there is very much a fiduciary rule still in place—and for advisors already serving retirement plans as fiduciaries under ERISA, the practical impact of the recent court ruling is minimal.

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SEC Regulatory Update and Analysis for 2026

SEC Regulatory Update and Analysis for 2026

Over the past year, the SEC has taken several regulatory actions that materially affect RIAs. SEC regulation has been focused on the implementation of existing rules, exam-driven enforcement priorities, and the withdrawal of several proposed rules that would have significantly broadened advisor obligations.

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