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FINRA Arbitration Awards $100,000 to Investor Over Unsuitable GWG L Bonds

June 5th, 2024 at 10:57 AM
In a recent FINRA arbitration, an investor was awarded close to $100,000 due to unsuitable investments in GWG L bonds purchased in 2018 and 2020.
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SEC Files Charges Against Robert M.Thompson and Financial Freedom Foundation

June 4th, 2024 at 1:13 PM
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Robert M. Thompson and Financial Freedom Foundation (F3 Mastermind), a private entity under his control, for allegedly defrauding investors through three securities offerings.
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Bank Sues Founders of Precedent Wealth

June 3rd, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Cadence Bank has filed a lawsuit against the founders of Precedent Wealth, a San Antonio RIA, accusing them of stealing confidential information and trade secrets in an effort to poach clients from their former firm.
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Advisor Ordered to Pay $2.6 Million in Damages for Breaching Asset Purchase Agreement

May 31st, 2024 at 2:13 PM
A FINRA arbitration panel has ordered Nicole E. Sennett to pay $2,557,000 in compensatory damages to Monocacy Wealth Partners and its founders, Scott A. Brantingson and his son, Scott M. Brantingson.
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FINRA Targets Repeat Offenders and Reg BI Violations in Enforcement Focus

May 29th, 2024 at 1:22 PM
AdvisorHub reports that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is advocating more stringent penalties for repeat offenders who fail to comply with FINRA rules or securities laws.
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SEC and FinCEN Propose Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Investment Advisors

May 28th, 2024 at 10:22 AM
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have proposed a rule to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism practices for registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers, including private fund and venture capital advisors.
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SEC Fines Five Investment Advisory Firms for Marketing Rule Violations

May 24th, 2024 at 2:16 PM
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against five registered investment advisory (RIA) firms for breaching its updated marketing rule, resulting in a combined penalty of $200,000, as disclosed in a recent announcement.
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Stifel Fined Nearly $3 Million for Supervisory Failures

May 23rd, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Stifel Financial Corp. has agreed to pay fines and restitution totaling nearly $3 million due to deficiencies in supervision and compliance regarding the sale of non-traditional exchange-traded funds (NT-ETFs) and products per a filed AWC (Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent).
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Department of Labor Unveils New Fiduciary Rule

May 22nd, 2024 at 9:11 AM
The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a comprehensive update to its fiduciary rule, marking a significant overhaul of regulations dating back to 1975.
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FBI Report Highlights Rising Elder Fraud Trends

May 21st, 2024 at 11:00 AM
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2023 Elder Fraud Report, revealing a concerning surge in elder fraud complaints and associated losses.
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