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Attorney Eccleston Receives Highest Rating in Legal and Ethical Standards

Posted on March 3rd, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Attorney Eccleston Receives Highest Rating in Legal and Ethical Standards

James Eccleston has been awarded an AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible recognition for legal ability and ethical standards. Managed by Martindale-Hubbell, this recognition signifies professional achievement in the legal community.

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SEC Sanctions One Oak Capital and Advisor for Improper Conversions to Fee Based Accounts

Posted on February 28th, 2025 at 1:42 PM
SEC Sanctions One Oak Capital and Advisor for Improper Conversions to Fee Based Accounts

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has penalized a New York-based registered investment adviser and its veteran adviser for converting brokerage accounts into advisory accounts that resulted in significantly higher fees without providing additional services.

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Arbitration Panel Orders Morgan Stanley to Pay $843,000 for Failing to Protect Elderly Client from Fraud

Posted on February 27th, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Arbitration Panel Orders Morgan Stanley to Pay $843,000 for Failing to Protect Elderly Client from Fraud

A FINRA arbitration panel has ordered Morgan Stanley to pay $843,000 in compensatory damages to a senior client residing in Florida for failing to protect her from financial fraud. As reported by ThinkAdvisor, the panel found the firm liable for negligence in a case that highlighted the growing risk of elder financial exploitation.

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Sharp Drop in FINRA Expungement Requests as New Rules Take Effect

Posted on February 26th, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Sharp Drop in FINRA Expungement Requests as New Rules Take Effect

The number of brokers seeking to expunge customer complaints and other disclosures from their public records through FINRA’s arbitration forum has plunged 79 percent over the past year.

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FINRA Highlights Risks of Investing Home Equity Loan Proceeds

Posted on February 25th, 2025 at 11:20 AM
FINRA Highlights Risks of Investing Home Equity Loan Proceeds

FINRA issued a reminder to financial advisors to carefully consider customers’ time horizons and risk tolerance, particularly when recommending investments using funds from a home equity loan, as reported by AdvisorHub

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Wells Fargo to Strengthen Financial Crimes Risk Management Amid Regulatory Agreement

Posted on February 24th, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Wells Fargo to Strengthen Financial Crimes Risk Management Amid Regulatory Agreement

Wells Fargo has agreed with U.S. banking regulators to enhance its financial crime risk management practices, including tightening controls over suspicious activity and money laundering.

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Financial Advisor Accepts Suspension and Fine for Misrepresenting Continuing Education Compliance

Posted on February 21st, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Financial Advisor Accepts Suspension and Fine for Misrepresenting Continuing Education Compliance

A financial advisor affiliated with Equity Services Inc. (ESI) has agreed to a one-month suspension and a $5,000 fine after the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) found that someone else completed his required continuing education (CE) for a state insurance license renewal.

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Vanguard Settles SEC Allegations Over Misleading Statements on Tax Implications

Posted on February 20th, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Vanguard Settles SEC Allegations Over Misleading Statements on Tax Implications

Vanguard Group has agreed to pay over $106 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it misled retail investors regarding capital gains distributions and tax liabilities associated with its popular target-date retirement funds.

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Former Rubicon Wealth Management President Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

Posted on February 20th, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Former Rubicon Wealth Management President Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

Scott Mason, former president of Rubicon Wealth Management, pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges after federal prosecutors accused him of misappropriating over $17 million from clients, including his own widowed aunt.

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FINRA Highlights Compliance Priorities for 2025

Posted on February 19th, 2025 at 4:28 PM
FINRA Highlights Compliance Priorities for 2025

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has released its annual regulatory oversight report, emphasizing key compliance concerns for broker-dealers.

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