"Affected firms should take advantage of the opportunity to revisit the guidance and to communicate with the DOL on possible changes. Indeed, the DOL specifically asks for 'input and data from stakeholders demonstrating the regulated community's implementation of the Impartial Conduct Standards.' While this may mean reiteration of comments previously submitted, it may also be possible to provide evidence to the DOL of the impact of the changes in the rules -- positive or negative -- to assist in the regulatory analysis."  MORE >>