Litigation
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House Passes Secure Act 2.0, Including RMD Changes
By Janet LevauxA top annuity advocate hopes for a bill to reach Biden this year.
March 18, 2022
Billionaire Robert Brockman Offers to Put Up $1.45B to Ease IRS LiensRobert Brockman is facing both criminal and civil charges that he evaded taxes on $2 billion in income and laundered money.
March 17, 2022
Rep Fired From Merrill After Smoothie Incident Has a New GigJames Iannazzo is now a registered rep at Aegis Capital, according to FINRA's BrokerCheck.
March 16, 2022
Ex-LPL, Wells Rep Stole $500K, Gambled With Client Money, Prosecutor SaysIf convicted of stealing over $500,000 from clients, the barred broker faces a maximum of 65 years in prison.
March 15, 2022
Vanguard Hit With Class-Action Suit Over Target Date Fund Tax BillsVanguard intentionally created a selloff resembling an "elephant stampede" when it slashed minimums for institutional TDFs, according to the suit.
March 10, 2022
Ex-Merrill Advisor Who Hurled Drink, Racist Insults Seeks ProbationFacing three charges, James Iannazzo is looking to apply for a pretrial probation program.
March 10, 2022
Sen. Warren Presses FINRA's Cook on Wells Fargo Arb RulingWarren and Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., say Cook failed to answer earlier questions about FINRA's handling of the case.
February 28, 2022
2 Members of $20M Scam Convicted, Could Face Rest of Lives in PrisonThe Arizona and California men are the latest players in the multi-state conspiracy that deceived hundreds of mostly older investors.