Update: As of April 4, 2017, the Department of Labor finalized a 60-day delay to the effective date of the new fiduciary rule (the Rule). The Rule was originally set to take effect April 10, 2017, but as a result of the delay, will become effective June 9, 2017. The delay is in response to President Trump's directive that the DOL review and report on how the Rule may negatively impact consumers.