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FINRA Arbitration Panel Awards $509,000 in Suit Over Conservation Easement Investments

Posted on September 10th, 2026 at 12:53 PM
FINRA Arbitration Panel Awards $509,000 in Suit Over Conservation Easement Investments

InvestmentNews reports that a three-person arbitration panel under the aegis of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Dispute Resolution Services awarded $509,000 in damages to clients of Strategic Financial Alliance Inc.

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Merrill Lynch and Advisor Settle Court Case for $6 Million After Advisor Allegedly Exploited Grieving Widow

Posted on September 8th, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Merrill Lynch and Advisor Settle Court Case for $6 Million After Advisor Allegedly Exploited Grieving Widow

A financial advisor allegedly exploited a client's grief over the deaths of her father and husband, showering her with attention before persuading her to hand over millions of dollars in gifts, according to reporting by InvestmentNews.

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SEC Accuses Goliath Ventures of $425 Million Crypto Investment Ponzi Scheme

Posted on August 28th, 2026 at 4:04 PM
SEC Accuses Goliath Ventures of $425 Million Crypto Investment Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a civil complaint against Goliath Ventures Inc.

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United Capital Revives Lawsuit Against Osaic

Posted on August 27th, 2026 at 1:34 PM
United Capital Revives Lawsuit Against Osaic

According to AdvisorHub, United Capital Financial Advisors has revived its lawsuit against independent broker-dealer Osaic by filing an amended complaint that reframes the dispute around the alleged misuse of confidential information obtained during Osaic's unsuccessful effort to acquire the firm.

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Ameriprise Broker Sues LPL-Affiliated Practice Over Use of "Kindred" Name

Posted on August 25th, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Ameriprise Broker Sues LPL-Affiliated Practice Over Use of

AdvisorHub reports that an Ameriprise Financial broker in Oklahoma has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an LPL Financial-affiliated practice over its use of the word "kindred" in its name.

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Federal Judge Allows Investor Class Action Over Lightstone REIT Disclosures to Proceed

Posted on August 17th, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Federal Judge Allows Investor Class Action Over Lightstone REIT Disclosures to Proceed

A federal judge has allowed investors to proceed with a class-action lawsuit alleging that directors and advisors of three Lightstone Value Plus REITs failed to disclose a significant conflict of interest before shareholders voted on amendments extending the funds' operating periods.

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Federal Judge Rejects Merrill Lynch's Renewed Bid to Force Dynasty Into FINRA Arbitration

Posted on August 10th, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Federal Judge Rejects Merrill Lynch's Renewed Bid to Force Dynasty Into FINRA Arbitration

A federal judge has denied Merrill Lynch's second attempt to compel Dynasty Financial Partners to arbitrate a high-profile dispute arising from allegations that the registered investment adviser (RIA) platform orchestrated the departure of a large Atlanta-based advisory team, according to AdvisorHub.

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Delaware Judge Dismisses United Capital's Poaching Lawsuit Against Osaic With Leave to Amend

Posted on July 16th, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Delaware Judge Dismisses United Capital's Poaching Lawsuit Against Osaic With Leave to Amend

A Delaware judge has dismissed United Capital's lawsuit accusing Osaic of improperly recruiting financial advisors and soliciting client assets, but allowed the wealth management firm to file an amended complaint, according to AdvisorHub.

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LPL Financial Faces Class Action Over Phoenix Annuity Disclosures

Posted on July 15th, 2026 at 12:52 PM
LPL Financial Faces Class Action Over Phoenix Annuity Disclosures

LPL Financial faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the firm failed to warn annuity investors about the declining financial condition of Phoenix PHL Variable Insurance Company.

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Cetera Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Cash Sweep Program

Posted on June 16th, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Cetera Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Cash Sweep Program

A proposed class action lawsuit has accused Cetera Financial Group and Cetera Investment Services of improperly profiting from customer cash held in the firms' FlexInsured Account Program, according to a report by ThinkAdvisor.

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