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FINRA Slams Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep for Unsuitable, Costly Investments
By Jeff BermanFirm's former broker recommended U.S. Treasuries strategy that he profited from, but clients collectively lost money on, FINRA claims.
July 20, 2020
Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Pleads Guilty to $6M FraudThe former rep will pay $4.4 million and could spend 20 years in prison, the Justice Department says.
July 20, 2020
Dynasty Adds $420M Morgan Stanley TeamShoreHaven Wealth Partners includes a father and son duo and others who serve a multi-generational client base.
July 20, 2020
Invest in Others Awards Finalists AnnouncedAwards will be presented digitally, one a day, from Sept. 21 to 25.
July 17, 2020
Ex-Wells Fargo FiNet Rep Suspended for Altering Docs, Using Private EmailThe then-advisor had clients sign incomplete documents so he could "fill in missing information," FINRA says.
July 17, 2020
$680M Team Jumps From Morgan Stanley to StifelThe news follows Stifel's efforts to recruit teams from Merrill and Wells Fargo across the U.S.
July 16, 2020
FINRA May Modify Rulebook, Supervision in Light of VirusFINRA is considering the regulatory implications of a wave of brokers continuing remote work after the pandemic.
July 16, 2020
Merrill vs. Morgan Stanley: An Earnings-Season Tale of Two WirehousesAfter a bumpy quarter, the two firms painted very different earnings pictures.