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Edward Jones Files Motion to Dismiss $15 Million Book of Business Lawsuit

Posted on May 24th, 2022 at 12:13 PM
Edward Jones Files Motion to Dismiss $15 Million Book of Business Lawsuit

A former Edward Jones advisor has filed suit against Edward Jones over a $15 million book of business.

 
 

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FINRA Bars Former Edward Jones Advisor Who Refused to Repay $893K

Posted on April 20th, 2022 at 2:58 PM
FINRA Bars Former Edward Jones Advisor Who Refused to Repay $893K

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred a former Edward Jones advisor who failed to cooperate with a probe into allegations that he refused to return $893,289 to one of his clients.

 
 

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Former Edward Jones Advisor Suspended For Illegally Borrowing $150K From Client

Posted on January 31st, 2022 at 12:20 PM
Former Edward Jones Advisor Suspended For Illegally Borrowing $150K From Client

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended a former Edward Jones advisor who allegedly borrowed $150,000 from a client to cover debts incurred by an unprofitable golf-cart business operated by he and his wife.

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Edward Jones Fails To Convince Supreme Court To Review Federal Preemption of Account Fee Suit

Posted on January 20th, 2022 at 1:12 PM
Edward Jones Fails To Convince Supreme Court To Review Federal Preemption of Account Fee Suit

Edward Jones & Co. failed to convince the U.S. Supreme Court to analyze how a federal securities law impacts a client dispute pertaining to fee-based accounts.

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FINRA Suspends Former Edward Jones Advisor Over 800 Unauthorized Trades

Posted on November 29th, 2021 at 1:01 PM
FINRA Suspends Former Edward Jones Advisor Over 800 Unauthorized Trades

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a $7,500 fine and suspended a former North Carolina Edward Jones advisor for six months after the advisor allegedly executed nearly 800 trades without obtaining client consent or authorization.

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Edward Jones’ Effort to Restrain Ameriprise Advisor Results in $762k Arbitration Loss

Posted on November 12th, 2021 at 1:43 PM
Edward Jones’ Effort to Restrain Ameriprise Advisor Results in $762k Arbitration Loss

Edward D. Jones & Co.’s bid to restrict a former advisor from bringing his clients to his new firm has resulted in a substantial arbitration loss.

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Edward Jones Advisor Who Set Up RayJay Shop Hit with Restraining Order

Posted on June 1st, 2021 at 10:58 AM
Edward Jones Advisor Who Set Up RayJay Shop Hit with Restraining Order

A Texas federal judge granted Edward D. Jones & Co.’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against an advisor who allegedly solicited his former clients to join him at Raymond James.

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A DIY Settlement Attempt with Client Results in Former Edward Jones Advisor's Suspension

Posted on March 30th, 2021 at 11:14 AM
A DIY Settlement Attempt with Client Results in Former Edward Jones Advisor's  Suspension

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined, and suspended John O'Bannon after Bannon attempted to settle with a client without Edward Jones' knowledge.

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Edward Jones Agrees to Settle Racial Discrimination Suit for $34 Million

Posted on March 29th, 2021 at 9:39 AM
Edward Jones Agrees to Settle Racial Discrimination Suit for $34 Million

Edward Jones has agreed to pay $34 million to settle a racial discrimination class action suit filed in 2018 on behalf of both current and former Black financial advisors.

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Edward Jones Announces Pay Freeze

Posted on April 16th, 2020 at 3:24 PM
Edward Jones Announces Pay Freeze

Edward Jones announced that it is freezing wages and suspending overtime pay for one year. The decision, which the firm described as a proactive and preventative measure, comes in response to the issues that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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