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Morgan Stanley Advisor Barred for Allegedly Embezzling $58,000 from Clients

Posted on March 12th, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Morgan Stanley Advisor Barred for Allegedly Embezzling $58,000 from Clients

Chingyuan "Gary" Chang, a former broker and investment adviser at Morgan Stanley, has been permanently barred from the securities industry by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for purportedly stealing over $58,000 from four customer accounts.

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Citigroup and Wells Fargo Advisor Charged with Defrauding Clients in Movie Investment Scam

Posted on March 11th, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Citigroup and Wells Fargo Advisor Charged with Defrauding Clients in Movie Investment Scam

Helen Grace Caldwell, a former Illinois financial advisor with Citigroup and Wells Fargo, is facing federal wire fraud charges for allegedly cheating three clients out of $1.5 million through a fraudulent movie investment scheme.

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SEC Chair Gensler Addresses AI Challenges and Conflict-of-Interest Proposals

Posted on March 8th, 2024 at 10:37 AM
SEC Chair Gensler Addresses AI Challenges and Conflict-of-Interest Proposals

SEC Chair Gary Gensler highlighted the dual nature of artificial intelligence (AI), acknowledging its vast opportunities for humanity while also underscoring its regulatory challenges, particularly concerning conflicts of interest in investing.

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FINRA Bars Former Edward Jones Advisor Amid Investigation into Alleged Cannabis Ponzi Scheme Involvement

Posted on March 7th, 2024 at 1:26 PM
FINRA Bars Former Edward Jones Advisor Amid Investigation into Alleged Cannabis Ponzi Scheme Involvement

A former Edward Jones advisor, Alexandra P. Bovee (also known as Alexandria Montgomery), has accepted an industry bar rather than cooperate with the Financial
Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) investigation into her alleged involvement with a cannabis growing company labeled a Ponzi scheme.

 

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CFP Board Survey Reveals Lucrative Compensation for Certified Financial Planners

Posted on March 6th, 2024 at 1:46 PM
CFP Board Survey Reveals Lucrative Compensation for Certified Financial Planners

According to the inaugural compensation survey conducted by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board, financial planners enjoy substantial earnings when they are
Certified Financial Planners (CFPs).

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Mariner Wealth Advisors Face Legal Heat as Competitors Allege Aggressive Recruiting Tactics

Posted on March 5th, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Mariner Wealth Advisors Face Legal Heat as Competitors Allege Aggressive Recruiting Tactics

Mariner Wealth Advisors has recently become the target of multiple lawsuits from competitors, including Edelman Financial Engines, Avantax, and RWA Wealth Partners.

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New York Attorney General Sues Citibank

Posted on March 4th, 2024 at 2:48 PM
New York Attorney General Sues Citibank

New York Attorney General Letitia James has shifted away from her filing a politically motivated action to now file a lawsuit against Citibank, accusing the bank of
inadequately safeguarding customers from online banking scams and refusing to reimburse victims.

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LPL Financial Agrees to $6 Million Settlement with FINRA Over Regulation Best Interest Lapses

Posted on March 1st, 2024 at 11:34 AM
LPL Financial Agrees to $6 Million Settlement with FINRA Over Regulation Best Interest Lapses

LPL Financial has agreed to pay over $6 million to settle charges by FINRA, alleging violations of Regulation Best Interest in recommending trades involving certain listed business development companies.

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Former Wells Fargo Advisor Suspended by FINRA for Unreported Brokerage Account

Posted on February 28th, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Former Wells Fargo Advisor Suspended by FINRA for Unreported Brokerage Account

A former Wells Fargo advisor, Robert J. DeHayes, faced fines and suspension from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for maintaining an undisclosed outside brokerage account in his wife's name.

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Attorney Eccleston Quoted in Financial Advisor IQ Article

Posted on February 28th, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Attorney Eccleston Quoted in Financial Advisor IQ Article

Jim Eccleston was recently quoted in a Financial Advisor IQ article concerning an ex-Hightower advisor suing to escape covenants.

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