Litigation
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Client Sues Advisor, MassMutual Over Premium-Financed Life Strategy
By Allison BellThe plaintiff says the advisor should have used a 1035 exchange to get him a better deal.
August 26, 2025
Northern Trust Sues Ex-Employee, Saying He Stole From a ClientThe firm alleges a former relationship advisor made unauthorized transactions from a client's account.
August 22, 2025
Client of Scamming Ex-Advisor Accuses JPMorgan Chase of NegligenceScott Mason, of suburban Philadelphia, was sentenced to prison for draining millions from wealthy clients.
August 21, 2025
Envestnet Destroyed Evidence in $100M Lawsuit, Court Report FindsA special master has recommended sanctions against Envestnet and Yodlee in a case brought by FinancialApps.
August 20, 2025
Citi Wealth Head Sieg Faced Conduct Probe by Law Firm: ReportAmong other complaints, Sieg was accused of making a managing director cry, Bloomberg reported.
August 19, 2025
Advisor's Widow to Pay $3.8M Over Husband's Alleged Ponzi SchemeThe deal is tied to the SEC's pursuit of Stephen Romney Swensen's estate in an alleged $29 million securities scam.
August 19, 2025
Judge Lets Family's Suit Over $67.5M in Life Insurance Move ForwardWhen interest rates rose, the cost of the premium financing used to buy the policies soared.
August 18, 2025
JPMorgan Must Face Claims Over Son’s Fleecing of Elderly MomFirms are facing more scrutiny over their responsibility for losses of aging clients with possible cognitive limitations.