Litigation
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Stifel Advisor Linked to $132M Arb Award Has Left the Firm
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinArbitration awards and judgments involving Chuck Roberts exceed $166 million, his FINRA BrokerCheck record shows.
July 11, 2025
Stifel Hit With Suit Over Excessive 401(k) Plan Fees, Fund OptionsEmployees say the average fee of $79 is 182% higher than that of comparable retirement plans.
July 09, 2025
Abacus Sues Coventry Over Life Insurance Policy Valuation ConflictThe publicly traded life settlement firm says its competitor has worked to ruin its reputation.
July 09, 2025
Ex-Merrill Advisor Accused of Stealing Nearly $2.6M From Retired Miami DolphinIsaiah T. Williams Jr. was arrested and released on a $1 million bond.
July 09, 2025
Court Fines Annuity Holder for Arguing Income Taxes Are VoluntaryThe judge added a $1,000 frivolous-position penalty to the total the taxpayer owed.
July 02, 2025
Widow Sues Fidelity Over Husband's Account in Beneficiary Designation CaseLeslie McCarthy contends that her late husband planned to share the account with her.
June 27, 2025
Trial Underway for Ex-Banker Charged With Murdering BofA ExecAnthony Duwayne Turner is fighting charges that he killed Michelle Avan, his former girlfriend.
June 26, 2025
Wisconsin 'Advisor' Bought 300 Snowmobiles With Client Money: ProsecutorsStanley Pophal is accused of luring at least 120 investors to buy promissory notes in a $15 million scheme.