When employees who contribute to a 401(k) plan leave a company, they have options for what to do with that money.
The guidance investors receive from a financial professional or firm about handling old 401(k)s has been exempt from investment advice rules.
And, there are different standards for financial advice.
The Biden administration wants investment advice given when making these decisions to come from a fiduciary — and the Department of Labor has proposed rules to make that happen.
They also argue that existing laws have been established to safeguard consumers seeking financial advice.
Persons:
Biden, Labor Department's, Ann Wagner
Organizations:
Department of Labor, Finance, Labor, Financial, Capital Markets