Tagged with "FINRA"

LPL Financial Agrees to $6 Million Settlement with FINRA Over Regulation Best Interest Lapses

Posted on March 1st, 2024 at 11:34 AM
LPL Financial Agrees to $6 Million Settlement with FINRA Over Regulation Best Interest Lapses

LPL Financial has agreed to pay over $6 million to settle charges by FINRA, alleging violations of Regulation Best Interest in recommending trades involving certain listed business development companies.

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Former Wells Fargo Advisor Suspended by FINRA for Unreported Brokerage Account

Posted on February 28th, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Former Wells Fargo Advisor Suspended by FINRA for Unreported Brokerage Account

A former Wells Fargo advisor, Robert J. DeHayes, faced fines and suspension from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for maintaining an undisclosed outside brokerage account in his wife's name.

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Advisor Accepts Industry Bar Amid FINRA Probe into Outside Business Activities

Posted on February 23rd, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Advisor Accepts Industry Bar Amid FINRA Probe into Outside Business Activities

John A. Dougherty, a veteran advisor with 23 years of experience, agreed to an AWC (Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent) after refusing to cooperate with a regulatory investigation into allegations of undisclosed outside business activities.

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Challenges Persist: Firms Struggle to Comply with Regulation Best Interest

Posted on February 20th, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Challenges Persist: Firms Struggle to Comply with Regulation Best Interest

FINRA's annual report for 2024 reveals a concerning trend among broker-dealers, with numerous instances of violations of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI).

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FINRA Flags Violations in 70% of Broker-Dealers' Crypto Communications

Posted on February 19th, 2024 at 1:54 PM

During a two-year-old targeted examination, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has identified potential violations in 70 percent of broker-dealers' communications about cryptocurrencies.

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FINRA Adopts New Rules for Remote Inspections and Home Offices

Posted on February 14th, 2024 at 11:50 AM
FINRA Adopts New Rules for Remote Inspections and Home Offices

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has implemented new rules to enhance its remote inspections pilot program and address home offices as "residential supervisory locations."

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FINRA Sanctions Former Edward Jones Financial Advisor for Unauthorized Trades

Posted on February 12th, 2024 at 10:57 AM
FINRA Sanctions Former Edward Jones Financial Advisor for Unauthorized Trades

A former Edward Jones financial advisor in San Francisco, Jilena Yuen-Han Mok, has been fined and suspended by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for engaging in unauthorized trading.

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FINRA Issues Warning Amid Surge in "Investment Group" Frauds on Social Media

Posted on February 8th, 2024 at 2:27 PM
FINRA Issues Warning Amid Surge in

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reports a surge in investor complaints related to fraudulent "investment groups" exploiting social media platforms.

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FINRA Takes Action Against Former Cambridge Advisor for Annuity Exchange Violations

Posted on February 7th, 2024 at 3:10 PM
FINRA Takes Action Against Former Cambridge Advisor for Annuity Exchange Violations

Malay Kumar, a former advisor affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, recently agreed to settle a disciplinary matter brought by FINRA. The AWC (Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent) reflects a $10,000 fine and a 12-month suspension. The settlement revealed that Kumar recommended a series of variable annuity exchanges that violated Reg BI.

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RIA EverNest Files Lawsuit to Sever Ties with Sanctuary Wealth Following FINRA Fine

Posted on February 6th, 2024 at 10:45 AM
RIA EverNest Files Lawsuit to Sever Ties with Sanctuary Wealth Following FINRA Fine

EverNest Financial Advisors, a Carmel, Indiana-based registered investment adviser, has filed a lawsuit seeking to reverse a deal where it sold a 20 percent stake to Sanctuary Wealth almost two years ago.

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