Massachusetts
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7 Worst Bogus Advisors in America: 2021
By Jeff BermanThe head of an investment club called Amongst Friends and a dentist were among those accused of running investment scams.
July 22, 2021
Schwab Charged for Failure to Stop Lapsed Advisor From Collecting FeesA third-party advisor continued to collect fees from Schwab clients for years after his registration lapsed, Massachusetts regulators said.
July 06, 2021
FINRA Bars Ex-Broker Whose Assistant Took CE Classes for HimThe former HTK rep testified that he "blindly forwarded" emails about the training to his assistant due to heavy sales demands.
May 27, 2021
Judge Leaves Fate of Mass. Fiduciary Rule Unclear in Robinhood CaseBut the judge allowed the state's case against the brokerage to proceed.
April 16, 2021
Robinhood Sues to Kill Fiduciary Rule in MassachusettsThe state said on Thursday it would seek to revoke Robinhood's license, according to Robinhood.
February 10, 2021
'Roaring Kitty' Ordered to Testify in MassachusettsEx-MassMutual rep Gill is supposed to testify Feb. 26 before the Securities Division in Boston.
February 04, 2021
MassMutual Under Investigation Over 'Roaring Kitty'Massachusetts regulators are "looking into whether or not MassMutual should have been aware" of its ex-advisor's activities.
January 29, 2021
'Roaring Kitty' Who's Pushing GameStop Is a Financial AdvisorThe former MassMutual rep played a key role in driving retail investors to pile into the game retailer's stock.