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Advisor Pleads Guilty to Conning Venezuelans, Others in $94M Scheme
By Melanie WaddellAndrew Hamilton Jacobus could face 20 years in federal prison, the Justice Department says.
July 09, 2025
Ex-Merrill Advisor Accused of Stealing Nearly $2.6M From Retired Miami DolphinIsaiah T. Williams Jr. was arrested and released on a $1 million bond.
February 27, 2025
Florida’s DeSantis Pushes Unusual Plan to Abolish Property TaxesThe proposal would require a constitutional amendment and overhauls of both state and local government budgets.
August 30, 2024
Fired Wells Fargo Banker Says Her Advisor Boss Abused HerWells Fargo knew about mistreatment by one of its highest producing advisors but nothing changed, a lawsuit alleges.
April 01, 2024
15 States With the Lowest Tax Rates: 2024U.S. households pay often drastically different amounts, and types, of state and local taxes.
March 25, 2024
Voya Faces Suit Over Universal Life Policy Premium HikeThe plaintiffs contend that the premium suddenly jumped to $90,000, from $25,000, without warning.
February 08, 2024
IRA Lawsuit Shows Why Advisors Must Watch for Elder Financial AbuseA woman alleges her uncle abused her late grandmother and coerced her to change beneficiary amounts.
January 31, 2024
Policyholder Sues Northwestern Mutual Over Life and Disability PoliciesA man in Florida is attributing claim filing delays to incorrect information provided by the insurer.