Tagged with "BrokerCheck"

FINRA Barred WFG Broker for Ponzi Scheme

Posted on November 18th, 2016 at 12:25 PM
FINRA Barred WFG Broker for Ponzi Scheme

FINRA has barred a former WFG Investment broker by the name of Stuart G. Dickinson for recommending his customers invest in a Ponzi scheme. 

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Ameriprise Loses Promissory Note Case

Posted on September 30th, 2015 at 9:53 AM
Ameriprise Loses Promissory Note Case

Ameriprise Financial Services sought to recover unpaid promissory note balances dating back to February of 2009 and 2010 following the rep’s termination of employment in March of 2012. Ameriprise sought approximately $62,000 on the notes, along with interest, attorneys’ fees, and costs.

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FINRA Sets Proposal to Temper Expungement in Motion

Posted on September 25th, 2015 at 2:06 PM
FINRA Sets Proposal to Temper Expungement in Motion

FINRA voted to move ahead with new regulatory initiatives for broker-dealers. One of which would amend codes of arbitration with the goal of making it tougher for brokers to erase black marks from their public record.

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SEC and FINRA Provide Sources for Safe Investment Decisions

Posted on July 7th, 2015 at 8:50 AM
SEC and FINRA Provide Sources for Safe Investment Decisions

FINRA has launched an ad campaign featuring a service called BrokerCheck. This service compiles a database of every broker’s employment history, certifications and licenses, regulatory actions, and violations. FINRA chairman and CEO Richard Ketchum is worried that investors are not taking careful action when investing large sums of money. He sees BrokerCheck as a quick and easy measure to ensure your money is in safe hands.

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