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Bogus Broker Busted by SEC for Bilking Air Force Cadets
By Jeff BermanThe appliance installer agreed to pay $106,000 for allegedly scamming about 41 investors, the regulator says.
September 18, 2020
SEC Says Ex-Transamerica Rep Used Client Money to Pay His Own BillsThe former broker and RIA defrauded clients of at least $178,000, according to the regulator.
September 11, 2020
SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Ex-Stifel Rep Who Defrauded WidowThe rep was accused of misappropriating his elderly client's funds for his own personal use.
September 11, 2020
Advisor Who Blew $2 Million on Bad Trades Charged With FraudThrough a risky, unauthorized options trading strategy, the advisor caused a couple's portfolio to tumble from $2.2 million to just $27,000, SEC says.
September 10, 2020
Commonwealth Still Grappling With SEC Over 12b-1 FeesThe regulator wants more data about revenue sharing, as the firm seeks a protective order.
September 09, 2020
Fidelity's National Financial Services to Pay $2.5M to Settle SEC ChargesThe firm and FuelCell Energy failed to deliver final prospectuses to stock investors, the regulator said.
September 08, 2020
Advisor to Plead Guilty to Running $3.3M Ponzi SchemeThe Alpha Trade Analytics owner could face up to 20 years in prison.
September 08, 2020
CFA Counsel Hauptman Joins SEC Commissioner Crenshaw's Office"Commissioner Crenshaw is getting one of the most talented, dedicated, thoughtful staffers around," Barbara Roper tweeted.