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FINRA Suspends Former Broker Over Undisclosed Business Activities, Annuity Recommendation, and Customer Data Violations

June 24th, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended former registered representative Clayton K.
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NASAA Advances Investment Adviser Advertising Reforms and Franchise Broker Registration Framework

June 23rd, 2026 at 10:55 AM
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has approved significant regulatory initiatives aimed at modernizing oversight of investment advisers and strengthening protections for individuals considering franchise investments.
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Illinois Regulators Accuse "Mr. Finance" of Operating Unlicensed Investment Scheme

June 22nd, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Illinois securities regulators have accused a Chicago-area businessman known as "Mr.
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FINRA Suspends Former Stifel Rep for Undisclosed Customer Settlements

June 19th, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended a former Stifel representative for three months and imposed a $10,000 fine after finding that she settled customer complaints without notifying her firm and conducted securities-related communications through an unapproved personal device.
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Silver Star Properties REIT Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Defaults and Investor Losses

June 18th, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Silver Star Properties REIT, a publicly registered nontraded real estate investment trust formerly known as Hartman Short Term Income Properties XX Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to reports by AltsWire.
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As Wealth Management Consolidation Accelerates, Some Advisors Reevaluate the Meaning of Independence

June 17th, 2026 at 12:10 PM
According to AdvisorHub, the independent wealth management industry has entered a new phase of evolution, prompting some advisors to question whether the firms that once championed independence now increasingly resemble the traditional institutions many advisors left behind.
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Cetera Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Cash Sweep Program

June 16th, 2026 at 3:39 PM
A proposed class action lawsuit has accused Cetera Financial Group and Cetera Investment Services of improperly profiting from customer cash held in the firms' FlexInsured Account Program, according to a report by ThinkAdvisor.
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New York Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to $50 Million Ponzi Scheme

June 15th, 2026 at 12:08 PM
A New York insurance agent and tax preparer has pleaded guilty to operating a Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded nearly 1,000 investors out of more than $50 million over several decades, according to a report by InvestmentNews.
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FINRA Suspends Former LPL Broker Over Undisclosed Outside Business Activity

June 12th, 2026 at 11:53 AM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has imposed a $5,000 fine and a 45-day suspension against former LPL Financial broker James R.
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FINRA Suspends Former Raymond James Representative for Improper Account Conversions and Unauthorized Trading

June 11th, 2026 at 12:23 PM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) sanctioned Paul D.
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FINRA Suspends Former Branch Manager for Supervisory Failures Linked to Excessive Trading and Churning

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

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

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.