So it's like those in the transaction based advisory world (banks, insurance companies, brokerage companies, independent firms like Edward Jones) essentially are saying we call our salespersons advisors, but, by definition, they're not actually advisors & they don't give advice, so they don't need to follow this annoying fiduciary rule thing...oh, and if you have any questions or maybe you're a bit confused by this, just ask your advisor!

Great article from Michael Kitces...

Product distribution industry beat DoL fiduciary by arguing their brokers aren't actually advisors! https://www.kitces.com/…/dol-fiduciary-5th-circuit-appeals…/ via @MichaelKitces