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Wells Fargo Discriminated Against Older Advisor, Suit Claims
By Melanie WaddellA senior advisor says his supervisors sent his clients to a younger advisor and performed other discriminatory acts.
August 11, 2023
This Is Not the 'Altruist' You're Looking for: Michigan RIA Sues for Trademark InfringementAltruist Financial Advisors' CEO says his firm has received money intended for the California-based custodian.
August 11, 2023
Ex-LPL Broker Gets 4 Years in Prison for Raiding Older Clients' AnnuitiesOne affected client had dementia and another had suffered a traumatic brain injury, according to the Justice Department.
August 08, 2023
TIAA Hit With Class-Action Suit Over MOVEit HackTIAA failed to protect some 2.3 million customers' personal data from the MOVEit hack, according to the suit.
August 08, 2023
American National Seeks to Void Another Life PolicyThe insurer says many residents of one town applied for coverage insuring non-relatives using false information.
August 04, 2023
New Suit Says Wells Fargo Opened More Unauthorized Bank Accounts"As one Wells Fargo fake account scandal concludes, another emerges," the lawsuit says.
August 01, 2023
Ex-Cetera Advisor Charged With Defrauding Older Client Out of $2.4MThe SEC also alleges the advisor liquidated the client's holdings and transferred the proceeds to her own accounts.
July 31, 2023
American National Seeks to Void a Life Insurance Policy Over Alleged FraudThe insurer says the purchase was part of a $535 million conspiracy.