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FINRA Sanctions CFP for Sharing Exam Content

Posted on July 17th, 2024 at 1:40 PM
FINRA Sanctions CFP for Sharing Exam Content

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Certified Financial Planner Joseph Occhipinti $5,000 and suspended him for one month for sharing CFP exam content with others.

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FINRA Bars Two Former Raymond James Advisors for Non-Cooperation in Investigations

Posted on July 16th, 2024 at 10:28 AM
FINRA Bars Two Former Raymond James Advisors for Non-Cooperation in Investigations

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred two former Raymond James financial advisors after they refused to cooperate with investigations into their departures from the St. Petersburg Florida-based firm, according to AdvisorHub.

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Brokerage Firm Settles FINRA Allegations for Texting Lapses and Due Diligence Deficiencies

Posted on July 2nd, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Brokerage Firm Settles FINRA Allegations for Texting Lapses and Due Diligence Deficiencies

A recent settlement between a Florida-based brokerage firm and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has drawn attention to the importance of retaining
business-related text messages and conducting due diligence on private placement offerings.

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FINRA Panel Order Advisor to Pay $2.6 Million for Soliciting Former Clients

Posted on June 26th, 2024 at 3:14 PM
FINRA Panel Order Advisor to Pay $2.6 Million for Soliciting Former Clients

A FINRA arbitration panel ruled against advisor Nicole E. Sennett for allegedly attempting to solicit former clients after selling her practice to Monocacy Wealth Partners.

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FINRA Struggles to Revise Outside Business Rules

Posted on June 13th, 2024 at 1:31 PM
FINRA Struggles to Revise Outside Business Rules

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) attempt to update its rules on advisors’ outside business activities has stalled, according to Robert Colby, FINRA's chief legal officer.

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Merrill Lynch Fined for Supervisory Failures

Posted on June 11th, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Merrill Lynch Fined for Supervisory Failures

Merrill Lynch has reached an $825,000 settlement with FINRA over allegations of inadequate supervision concerning retail orders and recordkeeping practices dating back to 2017.

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Oppenheimer & Co. Fined $500,000 by FINRA for Supervisory Lapses

Posted on June 7th, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Oppenheimer & Co. Fined $500,000 by FINRA for Supervisory Lapses

Oppenheimer & Co. has agreed to a $500,000 fine to settle allegations made by FINRA regarding inadequate supervision of certain trades conducted by its advisors directly with fund companies on behalf of customers.

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FINRA Arbitration Awards $100,000 to Investor Over Unsuitable GWG L Bonds

Posted on June 5th, 2024 at 10:57 AM
FINRA Arbitration Awards $100,000 to Investor Over Unsuitable GWG L Bonds

In a recent FINRA arbitration, an investor was awarded close to $100,000 due to unsuitable investments in GWG L bonds purchased in 2018 and 2020.

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FINRA Targets Repeat Offenders and Reg BI Violations in Enforcement Focus

Posted on May 29th, 2024 at 1:22 PM
FINRA Targets Repeat Offenders and Reg BI Violations in Enforcement Focus

AdvisorHub reports that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is advocating more stringent penalties for repeat offenders who fail to comply with FINRA rules or securities laws.

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Stifel Fined Nearly $3 Million for Supervisory Failures

Posted on May 23rd, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Stifel Fined Nearly $3 Million for Supervisory Failures

Stifel Financial Corp. has agreed to pay fines and restitution totaling nearly $3 million due to deficiencies in supervision and compliance regarding the sale of non-traditional exchange-traded funds (NT-ETFs) and products per a filed AWC (Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent).

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