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Ex-Merrill Rep Who Scammed Pastors Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
By Jeff BermanThe former broker had pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud and admitted to swindling millions of dollars from victims in several states.
November 24, 2021
2 More States Adopt Commission-Friendly Annuity Sales RulesAdvocates of the model hope to ward off the imposition of a broad fiduciary standard.
November 22, 2021
Top Advisor News of 2021Some of the most unfortunate developments in the advice industry this year included crime and alleged discrimination.
November 22, 2021
Bogus Broker Who Threatened to Kill Disabled Client Gets 5-Plus Years Behind BarsGregg Brie admitted to embezzling funds from three victims, two of whom lived in his New York apartment complex.
November 18, 2021
Robinhood Sued Over Data BreachThe 7 million affected customers face a lifetime risk of identity theft due to the firm's failure to safeguard data, the suit maintains.
November 17, 2021
Bogus Broker Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Faces Up to 25 Years in PrisonThe scammer posed as a broker and obtained over $2.7 million from at least 19 investors, prosecutors say.
November 11, 2021
Schwab Asks Court to Dismiss Class-Action Suit Over Cash SweepsThe firm says the case should be dismissed "for lack of jurisdiction" and a "failure to state a claim on the merits."
November 05, 2021
Reg BI Report Zooms in on BDs' Lack of ComplianceA NASAA report finds 65% of firms aren't discussing lower-cost or lower-risk products with clients when recommending these product types.