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Ex-Advisor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for $94M Ponzi Scheme
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinAbout 25 Venezuelans applauded as a court official handcuffed Andrew Jacobus and escorted him away, the Miami Herald reported.
January 16, 2026
Advisor From Florida's The Villages Charged With Stalking Ex-WifeArthur West, known in the retirement community for holding annuity seminars, sent threatening texts, police records show.
January 13, 2026
Florida Man Faces Trial for Alleged $36M Ponzi SchemeBrent Seaman reportedly used victims' funds for his personal expenses and to pay earlier investors.
January 05, 2026
Here's Where It Takes Homebuyers the Longest to Save for a Down PaymentIn some high-cost coastal areas, Realtor.com finds, it can take the median household decades to save enough.
December 19, 2025
12 States With the Most Home-Based Advisory FirmsAdvisors’ personality, location, team and clients affect the efficacy of their remote work, SmartAsset says.
December 18, 2025
Top 10 U.S. Cities for a Long, Happy RetirementStorageCafe assesses how well cities are prepared for a wave of retirees stepping into retirement amid economic uncertainty.
December 05, 2025
15 Cities Where Gen Z Workers Outearn Their EldersIn these locations, up-and-comers offer skills and expertise that help them pull ahead against the odds.
November 24, 2025
Advisor Pleads Guilty to Conning Venezuelans, Others in $94M SchemeAndrew Hamilton Jacobus could face 20 years in federal prison, the Justice Department says.