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2021 News of the Year
By Jeff Berman, Bernice Napach, Ginger Szala | Melanie WaddellWe review the major developments affecting financial advisors — from Wall Street to Washington — over the past 12 months.
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 20, 2021
UBS Names Ex-Morgan Stanley President as ChairmanColm Kelleher, 64, will stand for election to succeed Axel Weber at the Swiss firm's annual meeting in April.
November 19, 2021
FINRA: Ex-Edward Jones Rep Made Over 800 Unauthorized TradesFINRA suspended and fined the former broker, saying he also falsely identified himself as a senior vice president of a clearing firm.
November 19, 2021
17 Top Financial Services M&A Deals of 2021M&A action involved BDs like LPL and Raymond James and asset managers like BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
November 18, 2021
SEC Bars Stock Trading Webcast Host Over Pump-and-Dump SchemeThe SEC and DOJ previously charged him with securities fraud in separate actions.
November 17, 2021
FINRA Makes Big Adjustments to CE RulesThose registered with FINRA must now complete continuing education requirements yearly instead of every three years.
November 17, 2021
Clients Want Tax-Smart Advice, and Most Aren't Getting It: OrionOnly 20% of advisors employ ongoing, automated tax management, according to a survey commissioned by Orion Advisor Solutions.