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Former Wells Fargo Advisor Pleads Guilty to $3 Million Fraud Scheme

Posted on December 10th, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Former Wells Fargo Advisor Pleads Guilty to $3 Million Fraud Scheme

A former Wells Fargo advisor, Kenneth A. Welsh, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and investment advisor fraud after stealing over $3 million from his clients, according to WealthManagement.

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Court Dismisses Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Fidelity Investments

Posted on December 9th, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Court Dismisses Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Fidelity Investments

A federal court has dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former financial advisor against Fidelity Investments. According to ThinkAdvisor, the case involves allegations that the company fired him for reporting unethical practices.

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Former Tesla and Lyft Executive Launches ETF Firm

Posted on December 6th, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Former Tesla and Lyft Executive Launches ETF Firm

Jon McNeill, a former executive at Tesla and Lyft and co-founder of venture firm DVx Ventures, has partnered with ETF pioneer Adam Patti to launch VistaShares, an asset management firm specializing in ETFs centered on artificial intelligence and electrification.

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SEC Charges Boca Raton Advisor with $2.1 Million Fraud Scheme

Posted on December 5th, 2024 at 3:58 PM
SEC Charges Boca Raton Advisor with $2.1 Million Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged David Kushner, a Boca Raton, Florida resident, and his company, La Mancha Funding Corp., with defrauding nearly two dozen investors out of approximately $2.1 million.

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Wells Fargo Advisors Ordered to Pay $500,000 for Misuse of Former Advisor's Name

Posted on December 4th, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Wells Fargo Advisors Ordered to Pay $500,000 for Misuse of Former Advisor's Name

Wells Fargo Advisors must pay nearly $500,000 in damages to Nicholas Takahashi, for allegedly using his name on their website long after he left for a competitor.

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Client Associates Sue Firms Over Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

Posted on December 3rd, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Client Associates Sue Firms Over Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

Three former client associates have accused major financial institutions—Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, and Ameriprise Financial—of wrongful termination.

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Wells Fargo Terminates Advisor Over $60 Personal Expense

Posted on December 3rd, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Wells Fargo Terminates Advisor Over $60 Personal Expense

Wells Fargo Advisors recently terminated Charles J. Kraft, a 30-year industry veteran, over a $60 expense account infraction.

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Class Action Suits Target Major Banks Over Cash Sweep Programs

Posted on November 27th, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Class Action Suits Target Major Banks Over Cash Sweep Programs

Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley face class action lawsuits alleging they exploited cash sweep programs to generate “massive revenue” at clients' expense.

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Arizona Revokes Advisor's License for Misrepresenting High-Risk GPB Capital Investments

Posted on November 26th, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Arizona Revokes Advisor's License for Misrepresenting High-Risk GPB Capital Investments

The Arizona Corporation Commission has revoked the license of Scottsdale-based investment advisor representative Luke M. Johnson, who sold over $10 million in high-risk private placements by GPB Capital Holdings. 

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Osaic Advisor Fined and Suspended for Submitting False Bank Statements

Posted on November 25th, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Osaic Advisor Fined and Suspended for Submitting False Bank Statements

AdvisorHub recently reported that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has imposed a $5,000 fine and a two-month suspension on Kalomira Zangoulos, a former Osaic advisor in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

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