Now that the Labor Department's final fiduciary rule has been released, what does it mean for companies selling annuities and how will they comply?

Following are five questions and answers that shed light on some of the most pressings questions about how annuities sales will work under the rule, including how proprietary products will be affected and how to determine whether an annuity is in a client's best interest.

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