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New Court Date Set for Suspect in Merrill Exec's Murder
By Jeff BermanThe next hearing for the former colleague and ex-boyfriend of slain Bank of America executive Michelle Avan will be on March 22.
February 15, 2022
Judge Awards $900K to Eye Doctor Bilked by ex-Wells Fargo AdvisorThe former rep was arrested in October in the theft of over $2.86 million from five clients.
February 14, 2022
Advisor Execs Rip Hightower for Suing Breakaway RIALPL's Burt White likened the suit against Michael Policar to "hanging beheaded pirates in the harbor" as a warning.
February 11, 2022
Ex-Schwab Rep Who Bilked His Dad, Other Clients Gets 16-Plus Years in PrisonThe former broker pleaded guilty to defrauding 12 investors out of more than $3.3 million.
February 07, 2022
Ex-Cambridge Rep Gets 3-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing $472K From ClientsThe former broker pleaded guilty in September to second-degree theft by unlawful taking for scamming 24 investors.
February 04, 2022
Ex-NYLife Rep Gets 11-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing $1M From ClientHe spent the money on items including a BMW, Rolex watches, guns and child support payments, according to the DOJ.
February 02, 2022
Wells Fargo 'Manipulated' FINRA Arbitration Process: JudgeFINRA allowed one lawyer to "secretly red line" the list of arbitrators under consideration, according to a ruling.
February 02, 2022
Ex-LPL Rep Charged With Fraud, Could Get 37 Years Behind BarsThe former LPL broker is accused of raiding clients' annuities, the Justice Department says.