Litigation
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Pa. Proud Boys Leader Charged in Capitol Riot Did Stint as Merrill Call Center Rep
By Jeff BermanZachary Rehl was arrested and charged with six counts.
March 26, 2021
Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor Who Defrauded Seniors Gets 5-Year Prison SentenceThe former advisor and broker had pleaded guilty last year to charges of wire and investment advisor fraud for stealing more than $6 million from clients.
March 26, 2021
CFP Board Suspends Former UBS Broker Charged With Defrauding ClientsThe ex-broker and RIA was charged with first-degree conspiracy for allegedly conspiring to defraud investors and mortgage lenders.
March 25, 2021
Edward Jones to Pay $34M in Racial Bias SuitThe suit alleged that Edward Jones denied advancement opportunities to Black advisors because of their race.
March 23, 2021
Ex-Wife of Advisor Hunted By FBI Tells Him to Give UpThe Atlanta-area advisor went missing in September. "I had no idea who I was living with," his ex-wife says.
March 19, 2021
Former New York Life Broker Convicted of Stealing $1M From Elderly ClientA federal jury convicted the ex-broker on 11 counts of mail fraud, 11 counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.
March 12, 2021
Unregistered Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Securities FraudHe took millions of dollars of client money out of the funds he managed to repay other investors, prosecutors said.
March 09, 2021
The 10 Most-Fined Financial Services FirmsOver the past 20 years, financial firms have paid more fines than all other industries combined, according to a marketing firm.