WSJ: Merrill Considers Lifting Ban on Commission-Based Retirement Accounts George Michael Gerstein • June 15, 2018 June 15, 2018 • News • Tags: Best Interest, DOL, Fiduciary Rule Merrill Considers Lifting Ban on Commission-Based Retirement Accounts Merrill Lynch may reverse a ban on commissions in retirement accounts the firm manages, marking a potentially significant retreat for a leading advocate of fee-based accounts. WSJ Print Email LinkedIn Twitter Facebook