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Financial Advisors Win Arbitration Over "Book of Business" Dispute

Posted on July 22nd, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Financial Advisors Win Arbitration Over

In a lengthy arbitration dispute, two Miami-based financial advisors, Eduardo Augsten and Gustavo Vega, battled over revenue generated from their shared book of business.

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Cambridge Investment Research Faces FINRA Review and SEC Penalties

Posted on July 19th, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Cambridge Investment Research Faces FINRA Review and SEC Penalties

Cambridge Investment Research is under review by FINRA's examination staff and anticipates making a $500,000 restitution payment to certain clients in 2024.

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FINRA Sanctions CFP for Sharing Exam Content

Posted on July 17th, 2024 at 1:40 PM
FINRA Sanctions CFP for Sharing Exam Content

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Certified Financial Planner Joseph Occhipinti $5,000 and suspended him for one month for sharing CFP exam content with others.

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FINRA Bars Two Former Raymond James Advisors for Non-Cooperation in Investigations

Posted on July 16th, 2024 at 10:28 AM
FINRA Bars Two Former Raymond James Advisors for Non-Cooperation in Investigations

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred two former Raymond James financial advisors after they refused to cooperate with investigations into their departures from the St. Petersburg Florida-based firm, according to AdvisorHub.

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Brokerage Firm Settles FINRA Allegations for Texting Lapses and Due Diligence Deficiencies

Posted on July 2nd, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Brokerage Firm Settles FINRA Allegations for Texting Lapses and Due Diligence Deficiencies

A recent settlement between a Florida-based brokerage firm and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has drawn attention to the importance of retaining
business-related text messages and conducting due diligence on private placement offerings.

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FINRA Panel Order Advisor to Pay $2.6 Million for Soliciting Former Clients

Posted on June 26th, 2024 at 3:14 PM
FINRA Panel Order Advisor to Pay $2.6 Million for Soliciting Former Clients

A FINRA arbitration panel ruled against advisor Nicole E. Sennett for allegedly attempting to solicit former clients after selling her practice to Monocacy Wealth Partners.

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FINRA Struggles to Revise Outside Business Rules

Posted on June 13th, 2024 at 1:31 PM
FINRA Struggles to Revise Outside Business Rules

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) attempt to update its rules on advisors’ outside business activities has stalled, according to Robert Colby, FINRA's chief legal officer.

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Merrill Lynch Fined for Supervisory Failures

Posted on June 11th, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Merrill Lynch Fined for Supervisory Failures

Merrill Lynch has reached an $825,000 settlement with FINRA over allegations of inadequate supervision concerning retail orders and recordkeeping practices dating back to 2017.

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Oppenheimer & Co. Fined $500,000 by FINRA for Supervisory Lapses

Posted on June 7th, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Oppenheimer & Co. Fined $500,000 by FINRA for Supervisory Lapses

Oppenheimer & Co. has agreed to a $500,000 fine to settle allegations made by FINRA regarding inadequate supervision of certain trades conducted by its advisors directly with fund companies on behalf of customers.

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FINRA Arbitration Awards $100,000 to Investor Over Unsuitable GWG L Bonds

Posted on June 5th, 2024 at 10:57 AM
FINRA Arbitration Awards $100,000 to Investor Over Unsuitable GWG L Bonds

In a recent FINRA arbitration, an investor was awarded close to $100,000 due to unsuitable investments in GWG L bonds purchased in 2018 and 2020.

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