Federal Regulation
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Ex-Fidelity Rep Suspended, Fined Over Outside Business Activity
By Melanie WaddellThe rep made $13,000 selling an automated trading algorithm, FINRA said.
November 14, 2025
Ex-Raymond James, Morgan Stanley Rep in Hot Water Over LoansSuspended rep Kirk Crossen faces additional disciplinary action for borrowing $400,000 from an elderly client, FINRA says.
November 14, 2025
IRS: 9 New Retirement Numbers to Know for 2026The agency has released new contribution limits and other changes for retirement plans, including 401(k) and IRAs.
November 13, 2025
IRS Sets 401(k), IRA Contribution Limits for 2026The agency announced a number of cost-of-living adjustments tied to retirement accounts.
November 12, 2025
FINRA Bars Ex-Spartan Capital RepRonald Smith failed to provide all requested information, including electronic communications, concerning excessive trades, FINRA said.
November 12, 2025
Dealing With a 'Messy' IRSAdvisors should plan ahead for tax filing season and prepare clients for potential delays, analyst Jeff Bush says.
November 11, 2025
Ex-Advisor Who Taught Sunday School Sentenced to 5 Years for Bank FraudJesse Hill pleaded guilty to a scheme to obtain $45 million in loans from 19 different financial institutions.
November 10, 2025
Ex-Merrill Rep Suspended Over Outside Business ActivityJeremiah Householder referred four customers to a third-party lender owned by his brother-in-law, FINRA says.