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FINRA Orders Advisor Group, LPL, MML, UBS, Wells Fargo to Pay $9.5M Over 529 Plans
By Jeff BermanFINRA has been encouraging firms to self-report problems with 529 plan share class recommendations.
December 15, 2021
SEC Needs to Improve Oversight of FINRA: GAOSEC's oversight of FINRA lacks documented policies and procedures for determining which findings and corrective actions to track.
December 15, 2021
Ex-Ameriprise Rep Who Defrauded Retirees Gets 14 Years in PrisonThe former broker scammed clients out of over $12 million as part of a real estate investment scheme.
December 13, 2021
J.P. Morgan Ordered to Pay $4M to Client in FINRA Arb DisputeThe client alleged the firm made unsuitable trades in her account, including in high-risk equities and "junk bonds."
December 13, 2021
FINRA Caps Off UIT Rollover Sweep With $2M Fine on Wells Fargo UnitThe sweep, which began in 2019, yielded more than $23 million in fines and restitution, FINRA said.
December 13, 2021
Ex-Broker Charged With Murdering Client May Also Face FINRA SanctionsFINRA filed a complaint against the ex-broker, awaiting trial in prison, after he failed to cooperate with a fraud investigation.
December 13, 2021
7 Worst Bogus Advisors in America: 2021The head of an investment club called Amongst Friends and a dentist were among those accused of running investment scams.
December 10, 2021
Ex-LPL Rep Sentenced to 2½ Years in Prison for Stealing From Retired ClientThe former broker was also ordered to pay $639,580 in restitution and a special assessment of $100.