Rep Forged 64 Client Signatures on 115 Annuity Applications: FINRA
By Melanie WaddellAvinesh Shankar of Pruco Securities received $511,610 in commissions he was not entitled to, a complaint states.
February 18, 2026
New Bill Would Make $6,000 Senior Deduction PermanentThe tax break, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, expires in 2028.
February 18, 2026
Dani Fava: The AI 'Tipping Point' for RIAs Is HereThe market reaction to Altruist's new tax tool drove home the reality of AI's advancement, the Carson exec says.
February 17, 2026
7 Tricky Questions Young Agents Might Get from FriendsSome of the first conversations newcomers have about life insurance can be frustrating.
February 17, 2026
Tax Time Is Life and Annuity Trust Trap Time, Advisor WarnsHasty decisions about distributions or trustees could break delicate financial machinery.
February 17, 2026
New FINRA Plan Allows BDs to Market Performance ProjectionsThe amendments help align communications and marketing materials with the SEC's marketing rule, says attorney Ben Marzouk.
February 17, 2026
Average Tax Refunds Up More than $200 as Filing Season OpensThe Treasury Department has promised tax refunds $1,000 higher on average than last year.