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FINRA Fines, Suspends Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep for Allegedly Hogging Commissions
By Jeff BermanThe rep was one of several brokers fired by the wirehouse over alleged abuses in its Former Advisor Program.
December 28, 2021
Ex-Waddell & Reed, NYLife Reps Sanctioned for Alleged ForgeryFINRA bars the former New York Life registered representative, while fining and suspending the ex-Waddell & Reed rep.
December 28, 2021
What to Expect for Social Security in 2022Experts Jamie Hopkins, Marcia Mantell and Nancy Altman weigh in on what lies ahead for the retirement benefits program next year.
December 23, 2021
The Do's and Don'ts of Advisor MarketingMeghan McCartan, head of marketing for Hightower Advisors, breaks down the best practices with April Rudin, head of the Rudin Group.
December 23, 2021
Merrill Revamps Wealth Management LeadershipThe unit named Lindsay Hans and Chandler Root as new division executives, according to Merrill President Andy Sieg.
December 22, 2021
FINRA Fines Merrill $950K for Failing to Red-Flag Reps Stealing From ClientsTwo of the firm's reps stole over $6 million from 13 clients in separate schemes that ran for several years, according to FINRA.
December 21, 2021
FINRA Orders Advisor Group, LPL, MML, UBS, Wells Fargo to Pay $9.5M Over 529 PlansFINRA has been encouraging firms to self-report problems with 529 plan share class recommendations.
December 20, 2021
Schwab's Bernie Clark: RIA Growth 'Is Coming From All Directions'"Wherever you look, more advisory firms, including traditional brokerages, want to look more like RIAs," says the head of Schwab Advisor Services.