New Jersey Proposes Uniform Fiduciary Rule For Brokers and Advisors

Summary: Broker/dealers and their reps doing business in New Jersey should be required to operate under a higher standard that currently applies to investment advisors, according to a new proposed rule released yesterday by the state's Bureau of Securities. The rule would require all financial advisors registered in the state to act as fiduciaries, making New Jersey one of the first states to propose a uniform fiduciary standard for all financial services professionals.