Federal Regulation
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Ex-Broker Pleads Guilty to $2.7M Investment Scam, $4.7M Pandemic Loan Fraud
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinJared Dean Eakes used investor funds for his own benefit, including for options trading in a personal account.
October 06, 2025
FINRA Suspends Ex-NY Life Rep Over Expense ReportsThe rep charged more than $4,000 in personal expenses to his corporate credit card, FINRA says.
October 06, 2025
Social Security Chief Named IRS CEOFrank Bisignano will continue to lead the SSA while leading the IRS; the role doesn't require Senate confirmation.
October 03, 2025
FINRA Panel Upholds Advisor Penalty Over Retiree's Ex-Wife Draining IRAThe client denied authorizing his former spouse to order trades.
October 02, 2025
Social Security Claiming: The Case of Two Ex-Spousal BenefitsKelly could claim her own worker benefit, but drawing income from former husbands results in a larger return.
October 02, 2025
Phony Advisor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding 64 InvestorsThe 24-year-old falsely presented himself as an advisor and claimed to work with a real brokerage.
October 02, 2025
Rep in Hot Water Over Annuity Swaps in Senior Clients' AccountsFINRA has fined and suspended an Oakwood Capital rep for recommending seven unsuitable variable annuity exchanges.
October 02, 2025
6 Big FINRA Moves in 2025FINRA is tweaking a number of rules, including those around office supervision and gifting.