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BD Fined $100,000 for Failing to Review Reps' Instant Messages
By Melanie WaddellInvestment Placement Group didn't reasonably supervise use of an approved messaging platform, FINRA said.
July 09, 2025
Jefferies Advisor in Miami Barred by FINRAThe former wealth advisor refused to provide the regulator with information it had requested.
July 02, 2025
Remote FINRA Inspections Raise Misconduct Risk: PIABAFully remote supervision and inspections of home offices would undermine investor protection, the attorney group says.
July 01, 2025
Rep Fined, Suspended for Not Disclosing Outside Business ActivityThe rep was a trustee to the estate of a deceased Cambridge customer without prior notice, FINRA says.
July 01, 2025
Ex-LPL Advisor Suspended After Family Named as Client's BeneficiariesA client designated the advisor's wife as primary beneficiary on six LPL accounts, FINRA says.
June 26, 2025
Wisconsin 'Advisor' Bought 300 Snowmobiles With Client Money: ProsecutorsStanley Pophal is accused of luring at least 120 investors to buy promissory notes in a $15 million scheme.
June 26, 2025
FINRA Sanctions Clearing Firm Exec for Sending Thousands of WeChat MessagesBingshan Song of Velox Clearing was suspended and fined $25,000.
June 25, 2025
FINRA Seeks to Align BD, Advisor Portfolio Performance ProjectionsFINRA's board approved changes to its Communications With the Public rule to better align with the SEC's Marketing Rule.