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FINRA Panel Denies J.P. Morgan's $39.7 Million Claim Against Former Advisor

Posted on February 13th, 2025 at 2:01 PM
FINRA Panel Denies J.P. Morgan's $39.7 Million Claim Against Former Advisor

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 alleged
misconduct led the firm to incur significant settlement costs.

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Edward Jones Advisor Barred by FINRA Over Allegations of Unauthorized Account Changes

Posted on February 12th, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Edward Jones Advisor Barred by FINRA Over Allegations of Unauthorized Account Changes

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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Former Merrill Lynch Advisor Sanctioned by FINRA for Unauthorized Trades

Posted on February 10th, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Former Merrill Lynch Advisor Sanctioned by FINRA for Unauthorized Trades

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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Wells Fargo Faces $3.37 Million FINRA Award Over Alleged Elder Exploitation

Posted on February 4th, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Wells Fargo Faces $3.37 Million FINRA Award Over Alleged Elder Exploitation

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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UBS Settles FINRA Claims Over Supervision of Short-Term Preferred Stock Trades

Posted on January 31st, 2025 at 2:21 PM
UBS Settles FINRA Claims Over Supervision of Short-Term Preferred Stock Trades

According to AdvisorHub, UBS Wealth Management USA’s broker-dealer has agreed to pay $3.5 million in sanctions over allegations of supervisory failures related to short-term trading of syndicate preferred stock.

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FINRA to Revise Outside Business Activities Rules

Posted on January 22nd, 2025 at 10:46 AM
FINRA to Revise Outside Business Activities Rules

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is seeking to overhaul its rules on outside business activities (OBA) and private securities transactions.

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FINRA Orders $8.2 Million in Customer Restitution Over Mutual Fund Fee Errors

Posted on January 21st, 2025 at 3:17 PM
FINRA Orders $8.2 Million in Customer Restitution Over Mutual Fund Fee Errors

FINRA has required Edward Jones, Osaic Wealth, and Cambridge Investment Research to reimburse customers a combined total of more than $8.2 million for improperly charged mutual fund sales fees.

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FINRA Suspends and Fines Advisor for Misleading L Bond Sales

Posted on January 17th, 2025 at 2:30 PM
FINRA Suspends and Fines Advisor for Misleading L Bond Sales

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended and fined Alan Mason for violating Regulation Best Interest by recommending high-risk L bonds to a retail customer.

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FINRA Arbitration Panel Clears Advisor's Record of Defamatory Allegations

Posted on January 10th, 2025 at 2:14 PM
FINRA Arbitration Panel Clears Advisor's Record of Defamatory Allegations

A FINRA arbitration panel has ruled in favor of Mary J. Howard, a former RBC Wealth Management advisor, allowing her to expunge defamatory allegations from her Form U-5 termination record.

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FINRA Sanctions Over 60 Advisors for Continuing Education Violations

Posted on December 20th, 2024 at 5:17 PM
FINRA Sanctions Over 60 Advisors for Continuing Education Violations

FINRA has disciplined 62 advisors for cheating on New York’s continuing education (CE) requirements tied to insurance license renewals. 

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