FACC comments on next steps relative to the published FAQs and proposed FAQs for Training & Safe Harbor. FACC actively supported the NAIC Working Group’s efforts to develop the existing FAQs and is grateful for the opportunity to have worked with other trade groups and regulators last year in completing
Dear Friends, We wish to keep friends and colleagues advised of developments in our case as we had with our letter back in February – in which we explained the timing and rationale for our action against the U.S. Department of Labor – challenging its reinterpretation of the five-part test and withdrawal of the Deseret Letter all of which improperly expands the reach of ERISA and fiduciary requirements.
Please open the link below to read a letter prepared by FACC regarding our DOL lawsuit. We hope the letter provides industry colleagues with some insights about our legal action which we see as a critical component of industry efforts addressing DOL developments. The letter – among other things –
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS DALLAS DIVISION FEDERATION OF AMERICANS FOR CONSUMER CHOICE, INC.; JOHN LOWN d/b/a LOWN RETIREMENT PLANNING; DAVID MESSING; MILES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; JON BELLMAN d/b/a BELLMAN FINANCIAL; GOLDEN AGE INSURANCE GROUP, LLC; PROVISION BROKERAGE, LLC; and V. ERIC COUCH,
Dallas, Texas, February 2, 2022 – Today the Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice (FACC), joined by a number of independent insurance agents and agencies, sued the US Department of Labor challenging its interpretation of who is considered a fiduciary.
Extending the temporary enforcement policy is particularly important so financial services professionals can continue with certainty and confidence to help middle income families prepare for retirement.
FACC is working hard to ensure that the NAIC Model for Best Interest is adopted as drafted by the NAIC so that it is workable for all agents and advisor in ALL states.
FACC submits letter to DOL reinforcing its support for the request being made by financial services industry trade organizations that the Department of Labor (DOL) extend the temporary enforcement policy as provided for in Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2018-02 which is presently scheduled to expire on December 20, 2021. FACC
The Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about the Secure Act. We are now in Secure Act 2.0, but there is much confusion and misunderstanding about the various provisions relating to annuities. Those haven’t changed in the latest version. FACC answers the most popular questions.
FACC Proposes CRS Concept to NAIC Suitability Working Group Download to read the entire document.
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