Regulation, politics dominate adviser concerns, survey finds

Inflation worries grow, but still rank at bottom, Fidelity says.
MAY 22, 2017

Regulatory and political developments topped advisers' concerns in the first quarter, according to a survey conducted by Fidelity. Nearly a quarter (24%) of the advisers surveyed cited topics relating to government and the economy, with many focused on developments with the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule and statements from the Trump administration on fiscal policy. (More: What advisers should know about the Trump tax proposal) Other areas that advisers cited as "top of mind" were portfolio management (18%), interest rates (16%), risk volatility (14%), practice management (13%), alternative investments (3%) and inflation (3%), Fidelity said in a release. The firm has tracked adviser sentiment about investing concerns and opportunities since April 2012. ​

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