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FINRA Arbitrators Award $2.25 Million Over Life Insurance Strategy

July 17th, 2026 at 11:52 AM
A former financial advisor must pay $2.25 million to clients who alleged he recommended a high-risk life insurance strategy that resulted in significant losses, according to a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration award.
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Delaware Judge Dismisses United Capital's Poaching Lawsuit Against Osaic With Leave to Amend

July 16th, 2026 at 3:07 PM
A Delaware judge has dismissed United Capital's lawsuit accusing Osaic of improperly recruiting financial advisors and soliciting client assets, but allowed the wealth management firm to file an amended complaint, according to AdvisorHub.
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LPL Financial Faces Class Action Over Phoenix Annuity Disclosures

July 15th, 2026 at 12:52 PM
LPL Financial faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the firm failed to warn annuity investors about the declining financial condition of Phoenix PHL Variable Insurance Company.
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Mariner Wealth Advisors Reports Data Breach Affecting Nearly 9,000 Customers

July 14th, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC disclosed a data breach that exposed personal information of 8,995 customers, according to AdvisorHub.
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FINRA Warns of Growing Risks From Finfluencers and AI-Driven Investment Content

July 13th, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulators are raising concerns about the increasing influence of social media personalities and artificial intelligence (AI) on retail investors, particularly those managing their own investments without professional guidance.
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FINRA Suspends Former Branch Manager for Supervisory Failures Linked to Excessive Trading and Churning

July 9th, 2026 at 12:52 PM
A former regional branch manager at a broker-dealer has agreed to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) sanctions after the regulator found that he failed to supervise registered representatives who engaged in excessive trading and churning of customer accounts.
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SEC Sanctions David Lerner Associates for Regulation Best Interest Violations

July 8th, 2026 at 11:52 AM
David Lerner Associates has agreed to settle Securities and Exchange (SEC) charges alleging violations of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) that resulted in unnecessary costs to retail investors, according to InvestmentNews.
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Private Credit Funds Face Mounting Redemption Pressure as Investor Sentiment Shifts

July 7th, 2026 at 10:23 AM
A surge in investor redemption requests has intensified pressure on private credit funds, raising concerns about liquidity and long-term stability across the asset class, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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Schwab Imposes New Limits on Tax-Aware Long-Short Investment Strategies

July 6th, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Financial Services Institute Backs New Jersey Bill Protecting Independent Advisor Model

July 2nd, 2026 at 1:07 PM
The Financial Services Institute (FSI) has urged New Jersey lawmakers to advance legislation that would help preserve the independent contractor status of financial advisors operating in the state.
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July 17, 2026
FINRA Arbitrators Award $2.25 Million Over Life Insurance Strategy

A former financial advisor must pay $2.25 million to clients who alleged he recommended a high-risk life insurance strategy that resulted in significant losses, according to a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration award.

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July 16, 2026
Delaware Judge Dismisses United Capital's Poaching Lawsuit Against Osaic With Leave to Amend

A Delaware judge has dismissed United Capital's lawsuit accusing Osaic of improperly recruiting financial advisors and soliciting client assets, but allowed the wealth management firm to file an amended complaint, according to AdvisorHub.

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July 15, 2026
LPL Financial Faces Class Action Over Phoenix Annuity Disclosures

LPL Financial faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the firm failed to warn annuity investors about the declining financial condition of Phoenix PHL Variable Insurance Company.