Tagged with "FINRA"

FINRA Suspends Former LPL Advisor for Signing on Partner's Behalf

Posted on December 4th, 2023 at 1:31 PM
FINRA Suspends Former LPL Advisor for Signing on Partner's Behalf

In a recent message underscoring the significance of ethical conduct, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has imposed a one-month suspension on a former LPL Financial advisor.

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FINRA Reveals Baird's $500K Shortfall in Mutual Fund Rebates to Clients

Posted on November 30th, 2023 at 1:36 PM
FINRA Reveals Baird's $500K Shortfall in Mutual Fund Rebates to Clients

Robert W. Baird & Co. has reached a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) wherein they accepted a censure and committed to reimbursing more than $500,000 to clients who were overcharged for their mutual fund investments.

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FINRA Alleges $2 Million in Client Losses and $2 Million in Commissions Due to Advisor's Churning

Posted on November 22nd, 2023 at 12:08 PM
FINRA Alleges $2 Million in Client Losses and $2 Million in Commissions Due to Advisor's Churning

According to a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) complaint, Stewart "Paxton" Ginn excessively traded accounts over two and a half years, resulting in $2.22 million in losses and $2.24 million in commissions for him and his firm.

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Former Advisor Sanctioned for GPB Capital Sales

Posted on November 8th, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Former Advisor Sanctioned for GPB Capital Sales

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined and suspended Arni J. Diamond for improperly selling limited partnership units in GPB Automotive Portfolio LP and GPB Waste Management LP.

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Legal Challenge to FINRA's Constitutionality Dismissed by D.C. Court

Posted on November 3rd, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Legal Challenge to FINRA's Constitutionality Dismissed by D.C. Court

An advisor who faced FINRA disciplinary action attempted to stop the proceedings in a D.C. federal court.

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FINRA Takes Steps to Restrict Non-Lawyer Representation in Investor Arbitrations

Posted on October 20th, 2023 at 1:22 PM
FINRA Takes Steps to Restrict Non-Lawyer Representation in Investor Arbitrations

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has proposed a new rule prohibiting individuals who are not lawyers from receiving compensation from representing parties in its arbitration forum.

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FINRA Extends Remote Inspection Provision Through 2024

Posted on October 19th, 2023 at 4:19 PM
FINRA Extends Remote Inspection Provision Through 2024

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has informed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its intention to continue a temporary program permitting member firms to inspect their brokers' offices remotely.

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Former NFL Player Turned Morgan Stanley Advisor Suspended by FINRA

Posted on October 4th, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Former NFL Player Turned Morgan Stanley Advisor Suspended by FINRA

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has imposed penalties on William D. Ard, a former professional football player turned advisor.

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FINRA's Overhaul of Arbitrator Selection System Moves Forward

Posted on October 3rd, 2023 at 1:11 PM
FINRA's Overhaul of Arbitrator Selection System Moves Forward

FINRA has received approval to revamp its procedures for removing arbitrators from the three-member panels responsible for arbitration matters involving claims between and among financial advisors, their firms, and customers.

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FINRA Arbitrators Rule Expelled Brokerage Must Pay $3.2 Million for Excessive Trading

Posted on October 2nd, 2023 at 1:09 PM
FINRA Arbitrators Rule Expelled Brokerage Must Pay $3.2 Million for Excessive Trading

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitrators issued an award holding Salomon Whitney Financial (SW Financial) accountable for excessive, unsuitable, and unauthorized stock trading on margin in a customer account.

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