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Recent FINRA Disciplinary Actions: Broker and Advisor Misconduct Roundup (Mid-May 2026)
Recent FINRA disciplinary actions involving brokers and firms including Anthony Tianfeng Cheng, Peter Thomas Lawrence, Jeffrey Kenneth Galvani, Stuart A. Jeffery, Robert Settimio Cupello, Arkadios Capital, Taglich Brothers, Avantax Investment Services, Altruist Financial, and Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions highlight allegations involving broker misconduct, unsuitable recommendations, private securities transactions, supervisory failures, and regulatory compliance issues.
Miles Goldstein v. Reuben Ezekiel: Miami Jury Levels $48M Verdict over Golden Beach Broker Commission Deception
A Miami jury has awarded nearly $48 million in a Golden Beach broker commission dispute involving allegations of fraud, tortious interference, and conspiracy. The verdict underscores how financial and business misconduct claims can escalate far beyond the original commission amount when deception is alleged.
SEC Charges Reign Financial and Berone Capital in Alleged $26 Million High-Yield Investment Fraud
High-yield investment programs promising low-risk, outsized returns remain a major [...]
SEC Shuts Down Zera Financial LLC Offering Fraud Involving Alleged 36% Annual Returns and FDIC Insurance Claims
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained an emergency [...]
Gabriel Hynes, Formerly of Kestra and NYLife, Barred by FINRA After Failing to Comply With Investigation
Former broker Gabriel Hynes, previously registered with Kestra Investment Services and NYLife Securities, was barred by FINRA after refusing to appear for testimony in an investigation involving Future Income Payments pension-stream investments. The case raises investor concerns involving outside investments, private securities transactions, selling-away issues, and brokerage firm supervision.
Forge Securities Broker Allegations Raise New Questions About Pre-IPO Investment Due Diligence
Allegations involving Forge Securities brokers and a fake pre-IPO investment fund raise serious questions about private-market due diligence, broker supervision, and investor protection. As federal prosecutors pursue fraud claims tied to Sestante Capital and NextGenTech Investments, investors who were introduced to these offerings through registered financial professionals may need to examine whether brokerage failures contributed to their losses.
San Antonio Attorney Edward Valdespino Accused of Misusing Lawyer Trust Accounts in Multimillion-Dollar Investment Disputes
San Antonio attorney Edward Valdespino is facing multiple lawsuits alleging that millions of dollars were routed through lawyer trust accounts tied to high-yield private investment programs that allegedly failed to deliver promised returns. The litigation highlights growing scrutiny surrounding IOLTA accounts, private placements, and alleged misuse of fiduciary structures in investment transactions.
Spartan Capital and James Pecoraro Accused of Excessive Trading and “Churning” in FINRA Complaint
FINRA accused Spartan Capital Securities and broker James Pecoraro of operating excessive trading and churning practices that allegedly generated substantial commissions while causing major investor losses.
FINRA Fines J.P. Morgan Securities $3.25 Million Over Supervision Failures Tied to Former Broker Edward Turley
FINRA has fined J.P. Morgan Securities LLC $3.25 million after [...]
