Tagged with "FINRA"

FINRA Suspends Former Citigroup Advisor Over Undisclosed Business Activities

Posted on October 16th, 2025 at 12:08 PM
FINRA Suspends Former Citigroup Advisor Over Undisclosed Business Activities

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended former Citigroup representative Maximiliano Ramirez and fined him $5,000 for engaging in undisclosed outside business activities and investments.

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Judge Allows Widow's $8 Million FINRA Arbitration Claim Against JPMorgan to Proceed

Posted on October 6th, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Judge Allows Widow's $8 Million FINRA Arbitration Claim Against JPMorgan to Proceed

JPMorgan Chase & Co. failed in its effort to block an 85-year-old widow from pursuing claims in FINRA arbitration over allegations that the bank failed to prevent her son from siphoning more than $8 million from her accounts.

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FINRA Suspends Spartan Capital Broker for Excessive Trading Violations

Posted on September 25th, 2025 at 3:53 PM
FINRA Suspends Spartan Capital Broker for Excessive Trading Violations

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended Joseph Kelly, a broker at Spartan Capital Securities, for nine months and ordered him to pay a $10,000 fine and $69,830 in restitution.

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Merrill Lynch Advisor Faces FINRA Disciplinary Action for Refusing to Cooperate with Investigation

Posted on September 5th, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merrill Lynch Advisor Faces FINRA Disciplinary Action for Refusing to Cooperate with Investigation

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has initiated disciplinary proceedings against former Merrill Lynch broker Ali F. Chehab of Portland, Oregon. According to ThinkAdvisor, FINRA alleges that he refused to cooperate in an investigation into potential misconduct, including unauthorized trading and material misrepresentations to clients.

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FINRA Fines TradeStation Securities Over Deficient Crypto Communications

Posted on September 2nd, 2025 at 11:24 AM
FINRA Fines TradeStation Securities Over Deficient Crypto Communications

FINRA has fined TradeStation Securities Inc. $85,000 for violations related to retail communications about crypto assets and crypto asset-related services.

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FINRA's 2025 Industry Snapshot Highlights

Posted on August 29th, 2025 at 11:33 AM
FINRA's 2025 Industry Snapshot Highlights

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) has published its 2025 Industry Snapshot. The Snapshot provides a detailed view of its member firms, registered representatives, and trading activity, revealing both consolidation in the industry and shifts in business models.

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Former Raymond James Advisor Barred by FINRA Over Misappropriation Probe

Posted on August 28th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Former Raymond James Advisor Barred by FINRA Over Misappropriation Probe

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has permanently barred former Raymond James financial advisor Meredith Archer Webber after she failed to comply with repeated requests for documents and testimony during an investigation into the possible misappropriation of funds from two elderly clients, according to ThinkAdvisor.

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FINRA Bars Former Ameriprise Advisor Over $2.2 Million in Client Loans

Posted on August 15th, 2025 at 1:42 PM
FINRA Bars Former Ameriprise Advisor Over $2.2 Million in Client Loans

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has permanently barred former Ameriprise Financial broker Eric A. Dupre for borrowing more than $2.2 million from clients without firm authorization.

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FINRA Suspends Financial Advisor for Outsourcing Continuing Education Requirements

Posted on August 13th, 2025 at 1:50 PM
FINRA Suspends Financial Advisor for Outsourcing Continuing Education Requirements

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended advisor Francis G. Smith for one month and fined him $5,000 after finding he had someone else complete required continuing education (CE) coursework on his behalf.

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FINRA Suspends Broker for Impersonating Clients During Account Transfers

Posted on August 11th, 2025 at 11:51 AM
FINRA Suspends Broker for Impersonating Clients During Account Transfers

Chad M. Rogers, a former broker with Independent Financial Partners (IFP) in Oklahoma City, received a 45-day suspension and a $5,000 fine from FINRA after impersonating clients during phone calls to facilitate account transfers.

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November 18, 2025
Former FINRA Brokers with Misconduct Histories Flock to Insurance Industry, According to Recent Study

A recent academic study reveals that thousands of brokers expelled from the securities industry for misconduct nonetheless continue to operate under state insurance licenses, often selling annuities and other financial products to unsuspecting clients.

November 17, 2025
FINRA Launches Targeted Probe into Small-Cap Foreign IPO Underwriters

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has launched a targeted investigation into broker-dealer firms that helped small foreign companies go public in the U.S., marking its latest move to combat pump-and-dump schemes.

November 14, 2025
FINRA Bars Former Edward Jones Broker in Crypto-Related Investigation

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred former Edward Jones representative Robert David Bienvenu for refusing to provide requested information and documents related to outside accounts and investments.