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CFP Board Enforcement Process: Sanctions

Posted on August 17th, 2020 at 3:27 PM
CFP Board Enforcement Process: Sanctions

This is the ninth of several posts detailing the CFP Board enforcement process. This post will focus on the CFP Board’s procedure regarding sanctions, post-sanction requirements and reinstatement.

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Brokers Sanctioned for Skipping Mediation with the SEC

Posted on March 3rd, 2020 at 2:31 PM
Brokers Sanctioned for Skipping Mediation with the SEC

Carl Dilley and Micah Eldred, principals of broker-dealer Spartan Securities Group Ltd. were sanctioned by a federal judge for failing to appear in person for a mediation on February 5.  The mediation was part of an enforcement case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in which Eldred and Dilley are accused of operating and selling at least 19 companies that they misrepresented as legitimate companies. Eldred and Dilley are accused of filing fraudulent applications in furtherance of this alleged sham.

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IRS Awarded $300 Million to Whistleblowers in 2018

Posted on February 12th, 2019 at 12:05 PM
IRS Awarded $300 Million to Whistleblowers in 2018

According to the Internal Revenue Service’s annual report for 2018, its whistleblower reward program has triggered collections of over $1.4 billion in sanctions from individuals and entities involved in tax fraud and other related violations.

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