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SEC Charges Three Texas Residents in $91 Million Ponzi Scheme

Posted on May 28th, 2025 at 12:14 PM
SEC Charges Three Texas Residents in $91 Million Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has filed charges against Kenneth W. Alexander II, Robert D. Welsh, and Caedrynn E. Conner, all Dallas-Fort Worth residents, for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that raised at least $91 million from over 200 investors.

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FINRA Opens Examination Into B. Riley's Wealth Management Operations Amid Ongoing Regulatory Pressure

Posted on May 27th, 2025 at 1:39 PM
FINRA Opens Examination Into B. Riley's Wealth Management Operations Amid Ongoing Regulatory Pressure

B. Riley Financial Inc. continues to draw regulatory attention, with the firm recently disclosing that FINRA has launched a cause examination into its wealth management division. According to AdvisorHub, the firm revealed the inquiry in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Federal Judge Rejects Vanguard’s $40 Million Class Settlement, Citing Better Outcome Under SEC Deal

Posted on May 23rd, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Federal Judge Rejects Vanguard’s $40 Million Class Settlement, Citing Better Outcome Under SEC Deal

A federal judge has rejected a proposed $40 million class-action settlement with Vanguard, finding that the deal offered little to no real value to harmed investors compared to a separate settlement the firm reached with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), according to Barron’s.

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Morgan Stanley Terminates Veteran Financial Advisor Over Real Estate Deal

Posted on May 22nd, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Morgan Stanley Terminates Veteran Financial Advisor Over Real Estate Deal

Morgan Stanley has terminated advisor Erich A. Canseco, a 17-year industry veteran whose Houston-based team managed $1 billion in assets and earned recognition on Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State rankings.

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Wave of ERISA Class Actions Challenges 401(k) Plan Practices

Posted on May 21st, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Wave of ERISA Class Actions Challenges 401(k) Plan Practices

A surge in class action lawsuits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is forcing employers to reevaluate how they manage workplace retirement plans.

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IRS Clarifies Theft Loss Deductions for Scam Victims Amid Rising Fraud Risks

Posted on May 20th, 2025 at 4:10 PM
IRS Clarifies Theft Loss Deductions for Scam Victims Amid Rising Fraud Risks

The IRS has issued new guidance clarifying when victims of financial scams can claim theft loss deductions on their taxes. According to Financial Planning, the guidance offers much-needed direction amid increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes targeting consumers.

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The Lower Barriers and Higher Risks of Private Market Investing

Posted on May 19th, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Lower Barriers and Higher Risks of Private Market Investing

Investing in private companies is becoming more accessible—but whether that is a good thing remains up for debate.

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Founder of AML Bitcoin Convicted in $5 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

Posted on May 16th, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Founder of AML Bitcoin Convicted in $5 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

A California federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder of AML Bitcoin, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.

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FINRA Suspends Former Raymond James Broker Over Unauthorized Trades in Elderly Client's Account

Posted on May 15th, 2025 at 2:05 PM
FINRA Suspends Former Raymond James Broker Over Unauthorized Trades in Elderly Client's Account

FINRA has suspended a former Raymond James advisor for three months and ordered him to pay over $23,000 in fines and disgorgement for executing unauthorized trades in an elderly client’s account.

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SEC Charges Crypto Promoter in $198 Million Fraud Scheme

Posted on May 14th, 2025 at 11:46 AM
SEC Charges Crypto Promoter in $198 Million Fraud Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has charged Ramil Palafox for orchestrating a massive securities fraud scheme through his now-defunct company, PGI Global (Praetorian Group International Corporation).

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