Federal Regulation
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FINRA Bars Ex-Broker Probed Over Mutual Fund Suggestions
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinMichael Grande failed to respond to two requests for information and didn't seek extra time to respond, FINRA says.
August 16, 2024
American Portfolios Agrees to $225K FINRA FineThe firm failed to flag a client's deposit and liquidation of 330,000 shares on one day, for instance.
August 16, 2024
What Advisors Need to Know About the Fiduciary RuleRegulatory uncertainty is real, but practice management efforts can help firms stay ahead of the game, legal experts say.
August 15, 2024
SEC Accuses Ex-Advisor of $300M Ponzi SchemeRussell Todd Burkhalter bought a luxury lifestyle with funds from over 2,000 investors, the agency alleges.
August 15, 2024
Vanilla Estate Planning Platform Wins Backing From Edward JonesVanilla aims to use the funding to expand its platform, including embedded AI capabilities.
August 14, 2024
SEC Slams LPL, Raymond James & 24 Other Firms With $393M in Off-Channel Messaging FinesAmeriprise, Edward Jones and Osaic were also fined for failing to retain messages sent on unauthorized channels, like WhatsApp.
August 14, 2024
Advisor Accused of Stealing Millions From Widowed Aunt, Former ExecScott Mason and his firm may have misappropriated money from several other investors, the widow's lawyer says.
August 13, 2024
Cadaret Grant to Pay $6M Over Mutual Fund Revenue-Sharing ConflictsThe firm must evaluate whether clients should be moved to an available lower-cost share class or fund.