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The Most Interesting Articles This Week (So Far) 07/30

July 30, 2019

Welcome to Voyant’s article roundup, where we curate some of the best stories we didn’t write.

Let’s Make a Plan… or Not

The Wall Street Journal explores LetsMakeAPlan.org, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.’s financial adviser directory. Turns out the site, which focuses on advisers in the US, doesn’t make public if advisers have faced a melange of issues, from consumer grievances to criminal charges.

H/t WSJ

Rules Are Meant to Be Broken

Abraham Okusanya breaks down why fees throw the typical safe rate of withdrawal out the window.

H/t MoneyMarketing

Does Reg BI Affect Advisers?

Michael Kitces argues that it does. Specifically because RIAs will now have to set themselves apart rather than just stating we’re the only ones who have your best interest at heart.

H/t Financial Planning