Litigation
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Broker Who Won $34M Bias Suit Praises Firm's Diversity Efforts
By Jeff BermanPledges can be tough to fulfill and follow-through is crucial, says former Edward Jones advisor Wayne Bland, the lead plaintiff in the class-action suit.
June 21, 2021
Goldman Gets Review of Investor Suit in Supreme Court RulingInvestors, led by the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, say they were deceived by the firm's assurances that it was avoiding conflicts of interest.
June 14, 2021
Dentist Turned Advisor Fined Over Fraudulent OfferingsThe advisor has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle allegations he engaged in three separate securities frauds, the SEC says.
June 11, 2021
Ex-LPL Broker Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison for Raiding Clients' AnnuitiesThe former broker has been charged with three counts of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
June 10, 2021
Ex-Broker Who Defrauded Older Clients Sentenced to Over 5 Years in PrisonThe former Mutual of Omaha rep was also ordered to pay restitution of $2.4 million to his victims.
June 03, 2021
Ex-Cetera Rep Gets 5-Year Prison Sentence for Defrauding ClientsThe former broker had pleaded guilty to wire and bank fraud on Jan. 14.
June 02, 2021
Ex-LPL Rep Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity TheftThe barred broker allegedly misappropriated about $2.9 million from clients, according to the SEC and DOJ.
June 02, 2021
Northern Trust Sued Over 'Poorly Performing' Target Date FundsNorthern Trust loaded its retirement plan with proprietary funds that consistently underperformed, current and former employees allege.