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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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Court Finds American Airlines Breached Fiduciary Duty in 401(k) ESG Case

February 7th, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A federal court ruling against American Airlines has brought attention to the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in managing retirement plans.
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SEC Charges LPL Financial with Anti-Money Laundering Failures

February 7th, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged LPL Financial LLC, a broker-dealer and investment adviser, with multiple violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
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Vanguard Settles SEC Charges Over Target Date Fund Disclosures for $106 Million

February 6th, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Vanguard has agreed to pay $106.41 million to settle charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged disclosure failures related to its target date retirement funds (TDFs).
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SEC Forms Cryptocurrency Task Force to Develop Clear Regulatory Framework

February 5th, 2025 at 12:02 PM
According to ThinkAdvisor, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the creation of a cryptocurrency-focused task force to establish a "comprehensive and clear" regulatory framework for digital assets.
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Wells Fargo Faces $3.37 Million FINRA Award Over Alleged Elder Exploitation

February 4th, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A FINRA arbitration panel has ordered Wells Fargo Clearing Services and its advisor, Stephen L. Smith, to pay approximately $3.37 million in damages to the estate of Genell Mathis.
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Bank of America Agrees to Consent Order Over Anti-Money-Laundering Deficiencies

February 3rd, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Bank of America Corp. has entered into a consent order with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to address deficiencies in its anti-money-laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance programs.
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