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Financial Advisor Accepts Suspension and Fine for Misrepresenting Continuing Education Compliance

February 21st, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A financial advisor affiliated with Equity Services Inc. (ESI) has agreed to a one-month suspension and a $5,000 fine after the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) found that someone else completed his required continuing education (CE) for a state insurance license renewal.
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Vanguard Settles SEC Allegations Over Misleading Statements on Tax Implications

February 20th, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Vanguard Group has agreed to pay over $106 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it misled retail investors regarding capital gains distributions and tax liabilities associated with its popular target-date retirement funds.
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Former Rubicon Wealth Management President Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

February 20th, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Scott Mason, former president of Rubicon Wealth Management, pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges after federal prosecutors accused him of misappropriating over $17 million from clients, including his own widowed aunt.
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FINRA Highlights Compliance Priorities for 2025

February 19th, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has released its annual regulatory oversight report, emphasizing key compliance concerns for broker-dealers.
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Regulatory Spotlight on AI in Financial Advising: Risks, Opportunities, and Compliance Needs

February 18th, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including large language models (LLMs), present both promising opportunities and notable risks for financial advisors. According to Financial Planning, as the popularity of AI grows in the financial advisory sector, regulators like FINRA and the SEC are examining potential issues closely.
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Jefferies Financial Group Dismisses Miami Advisory Team Amid Alleged Misconduct

February 14th, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Jefferies Financial Group recently terminated a team of Miami-based wealth advisors following allegations of improper money transfers and the use of unauthorized communication methods to conceal the activity.
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FINRA Panel Denies J.P. Morgan's $39.7 Million Claim Against Former Advisor

February 13th, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A FINRA arbitration panel recently rejected J.P. Morgan Securities’ bid to recover $39.7 million in damages from Edward Turley, a former financial advisor whose allegedmisconduct led the firm to incur significant settlement costs.
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Edward Jones Advisor Barred by FINRA Over Allegations of Unauthorized Account Changes

February 12th, 2025 at 11:16 AM
FINRA has barred Gwendolyn J. Hayes, a former Edward Jones advisor in Oregon after allegations surfaced that she altered client account information without authorization.
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UnitedHealth Group Agrees to $69 Million Settlement in ERISA Class Action Lawsuit

February 11th, 2025 at 2:07 PM
UnitedHealth Group has agreed to pay $69 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging violations of its fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
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Former Merrill Lynch Advisor Sanctioned by FINRA for Unauthorized Trades

February 10th, 2025 at 1:48 PM
FINRA has fined Anthony J. Seifert, a former Merrill Lynch advisor based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, $5,000 and suspended him for 20 days.
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended advisor Francis G. Smith for one month and fined him $5,000 after finding he had someone else complete required continuing education (CE) coursework on his behalf.