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Ex-Broker Charged With Murdering Client May Also Face FINRA Sanctions
By Jeff BermanFINRA filed a complaint against the ex-broker, awaiting trial in prison, after he failed to cooperate with a fraud investigation.
December 07, 2021
Ex-Merrill Broker Arrested Over Charges Tied to $1M ScamThe former broker allegedly used investors' funds to buy a luxury car "and pay fees for a private golf club on Long Island," says the DOJ.
December 07, 2021
Ex-Merrill Rep Who Scammed Pastors Sentenced to 7 Years in PrisonThe former broker had pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud and admitted to swindling millions of dollars from victims in several states.
December 03, 2021
Veteran Advisor Sues J.P. Morgan After Jumping to the Firm From MerrillThe head of the $1 billion Campbell Group alleges the Private Bank has been aggressively trying to poach her clients.
December 03, 2021
10 Worst Financial Advisors in America: 2021This year's worst advisors allegedly committed some of the usual crimes—and some that will definitely surprise you.
December 02, 2021
New Court Date Set for Suspect in Merrill Exec's MurderThe next court date is Jan. 20 to set a date for a preliminary hearing for Anthony Duwayne Turner, accused of killing Michelle Avan.
November 24, 2021
Ex-Edward Jones Rep Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Clients Out of $778KRonald Molo used some funds to pay for vehicles, credit card balances and home mortgages, prosecutors say.
November 22, 2021
Bogus Broker Who Threatened to Kill Disabled Client Gets 5-Plus Years Behind BarsGregg Brie admitted to embezzling funds from three victims, two of whom lived in his New York apartment complex.