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Cambridge Investment Research Faces FINRA Review and SEC Penalties

July 19th, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Cambridge Investment Research is under review by FINRA's examination staff and anticipates making a $500,000 restitution payment to certain clients in 2024.
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Financial Institutions Struggle to Combat Rising Authorized Transfer Scams

July 18th, 2024 at 1:02 PM
According to InvestmentNews, financial institutions are increasingly grappling with authorized transfer scams as scammers become more adept at convincing individuals to transfer funds. Despite prioritizing resources to mitigate those scams, only 50 percent of financial institutions feel confident in their ability to detect and stop fraudulent activities.
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Morgan Stanley Settles Block Trade Investigations for $249 Million

July 18th, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $249.4 million to resolve criminal and civil investigations into its handling of large stock trades for customers, according to a recent story in The Wall Street Journal.
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FINRA Sanctions CFP for Sharing Exam Content

July 17th, 2024 at 1:40 PM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Certified Financial Planner Joseph Occhipinti $5,000 and suspended him for one month for sharing CFP exam content with others.
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FINRA Bars Two Former Raymond James Advisors for Non-Cooperation in Investigations

July 16th, 2024 at 10:28 AM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred two former Raymond James financial advisors after they refused to cooperate with investigations into their departures from the St. Petersburg Florida-based firm, according to AdvisorHub.
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Salomon & Ludwin Sues Former Employees Despite Being a Protocol Move

July 15th, 2024 at 10:16 AM
According to WealthManagement, a team of advisors has left Salomon & Ludwin (S&L), a registered investment advisor, to establish their own RIA, Founders Grove Wealth Partners, with backing from Dynasty Financial Partners.
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Former Apprentice Advisor Sentenced to Prison for Client Theft

July 12th, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Dusty Sternadel, a former advisor with Ameriprise, has been sentenced to five years for defrauding clients of over $1.2 million. The Justice Department revealed that Sternadel pleaded guilty to wire fraud earlier this year.
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CFP Board Reaches Milestone with 100,000 Certified Financial Planners

July 11th, 2024 at 3:27 PM
The CFP Board recently announced a significant milestone, surpassing 100,000 Certified Financial Planners (CFPs).
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Wells Fargo Faces ERISA Lawsuit Over 401(k) Plan Asset Use

July 10th, 2024 at 11:51 AM
A new proposed class action has been filed in the US District Court in the Northern District of California, alleging that Wells Fargo and its associated committees violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
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SEC Charges Investment Firm with Defrauding Investors of $3 Million

July 8th, 2024 at 1:18 PM
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Joshua Goltry and his firm, JAG Capital Advisors LLC, with defrauding investors of at least $3 million over three years.
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