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SEC Advised To Alter Plan Addressing Onerous RIA Arbitration Clauses and Other Senior Protection Issues

Posted on October 21st, 2022 at 1:21 PM
SEC Advised To Alter Plan Addressing Onerous RIA Arbitration Clauses and Other Senior Protection Issues

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been urged by several organizations to address investment advisory firms’ use of mandatory arbitration to settle client disputes as well as threats to older investors in its regulatory agenda for the next four years.

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SEC Charges California Advisory Firm with Operating a Ponzi-Style Scheme

Posted on October 20th, 2022 at 12:49 PM
SEC Charges California Advisory Firm with Operating a Ponzi-Style Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged JMJ Capital Group and its president, Richard Ramirez, with fraudulently raising millions of dollars from California-based investors. 

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SEC Charges Former Chicago LPL Advisor For Stealing $1.3 Million From Elderly Client

Posted on October 19th, 2022 at 3:09 PM
SEC Charges Former Chicago LPL Advisor For Stealing $1.3 Million From Elderly Client

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a former LPL financial advisor for stealing nearly $1.3 million from an elderly client, who suffers from dementia, and utilizing the funds to cover personal and business expenses. 

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SEC Charges 16 Financial Advisory Firms Over Recordkeeping Failures

Posted on October 17th, 2022 at 1:20 PM
SEC Charges 16 Financial Advisory Firms Over Recordkeeping Failures

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 16 financial advisory firms over widespread failures by the firms and their employees to preserve electronic communications. 

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SEC Charges Real Estate Developer with Fraud

Posted on October 13th, 2022 at 12:57 PM
SEC Charges Real Estate Developer with Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a Texas-based real estate developer and two other individuals for operating a fraudulent real estate investment offering that generated at least $26 million from nearly 100 investors. 

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SEC Bars Merrill Manager For Defrauding Client

Posted on October 12th, 2022 at 3:46 PM
SEC Bars Merrill Manager For Defrauding Client

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has barred an Annapolis, Maryland-based Merrill Lynch managed for defrauding a client from 2016 to 2020. 

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SEC Charges Former Business News Commentator with Misappropriation of Client Funds

Posted on October 10th, 2022 at 2:59 PM
SEC Charges Former Business News Commentator with Misappropriation of Client Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged James McDonald and his financial advisory firm, Hercules Investments, in connection with two fraudulent securities offerings. 

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SEC Charges Chicago Advisor Who Allegedly Misappropriated $683,000 of Investor Funds

Posted on October 7th, 2022 at 1:08 PM
SEC Charges Chicago Advisor Who Allegedly Misappropriated $683,000 of Investor Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a Chicago-based advisor who allegedly misappropriated $683,000 of investor funds. 

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Waddell & Reed Ordered to Pay $776,000 Over Reverse Churning

Posted on October 6th, 2022 at 2:48 PM
Waddell & Reed Ordered to Pay $776,000 Over Reverse Churning

Waddell & Reed has agreed to pay nearly $776,000 to settle charges of misconduct over one of its wrap fee programs, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

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SEC Charges Real Estate Investment Firm and Owner Over $100 Million Fraud

Posted on October 3rd, 2022 at 1:29 PM
SEC Charges Real Estate Investment Firm and Owner Over $100 Million Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Secured Income Group, Inc. along with its owner, Max McDermott, and its head investor relations representative, Stacey Porter, with fraud in a securities offering. 

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