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Ex-Merrill Broker Arrested Over Charges Tied to $1M Scam
By Jeff BermanThe former broker allegedly used investors' funds to buy a luxury car "and pay fees for a private golf club on Long Island," says the DOJ.
December 07, 2021
Ex-Merrill Rep Who Scammed Pastors Sentenced to 7 Years in PrisonThe former broker had pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud and admitted to swindling millions of dollars from victims in several states.
December 03, 2021
10 Worst Financial Advisors in America: 2021This year's worst advisors allegedly committed some of the usual crimes—and some that will definitely surprise you.
November 30, 2021
Ex-Merrill Broker Says He's Relieved After Do-Not-Call Allegation ExpungedAn arbitrator for FINRA called the allegation made by Merrill against its former broker defamatory in a recent decision.
November 30, 2021
FINRA Bars Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Accused of Using Client Credit Line for HimselfThe former broker also faced multiple client complaints alleging he misappropriated funds or made unauthorized withdrawals, FINRA says.
November 29, 2021
4 Big FINRA Rule Changes in 2021The BD regulator has been busy updating its rule book, and more changes are expected in 2022.
November 24, 2021
10 Cool Holiday Gifts for Clients Under $100These gifts range from the practical to the nice-to-have to the whimsical and fit within FINRA's client gifting rules.
November 24, 2021
Ex-Edward Jones Rep Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Clients Out of $778KRonald Molo used some funds to pay for vehicles, credit card balances and home mortgages, prosecutors say.