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$3.4 Million FINRA Claim Filed Against William Brian Candler Over Private Placement Losses

By |2026-02-16T11:18:20-05:00February 11th, 2026|FINRA Arbitration|

FINRA BrokerCheck records reveal a significant pending customer dispute involving William Brian Candler (CRD #2802438), a financial professional dually registered with JCC Capital Markets, LLC and Cabin Securities, Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas. In a claim filed recently, investors are seeking $3.4 million in damages. The dispute centers on a Regulation D (Reg D) private [...]

UBS Advisor Igor “Gary” Harlap Faces FINRA Arbitration Over Structured Notes

By |2026-02-16T10:36:36-05:00February 11th, 2026|FINRA Arbitration|

FINRA BrokerCheck records indicate a pending customer dispute involving Igor “Gary” Harlap (CRD #3125590), a registered representative with UBS Financial Services Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The claim, filed on December 30, 2025, marks a significant development for investors who worked with Mr. Harlap. The claimants allege that in 2025, Harlap improperly recommended a concentrated position [...]

Can I Sue My Financial Advisor? Understanding Your Legal Rights After Investment Losses

By |2026-02-14T11:04:56-05:00February 10th, 2026|Can I Sue My Financial Advisor?|

If your investment accounts are shrinking, your advisor has gone quiet, or your portfolio feels like a ship sailing without a compass, you may be asking a critical question: Can I sue my financial advisor? Yes, under the right circumstances. Investment losses alone are not grounds for a claim—markets rise and fall. However, when losses [...]

FINRA Fines Broker-Dealer Over Regulation Best Interest Failures: What Investors Should Know About Supervisory Breakdowns

By |2026-02-14T09:47:12-05:00February 10th, 2026|FINRA Enforcement & Investor Protection|

In a recent enforcement action, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) sanctioned a broker-dealer for violations tied to Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), the federal standard requiring brokers to act in the best interests of retail investors. The case illustrates a recurring theme in regulatory enforcement: when supervision weakens, investor risk rises. According to public [...]

FINRA Suspends 39-Year Veteran Over $100,000 in Unnecessary Fees

By |2026-02-13T18:41:49-05:00February 10th, 2026|FINRA Enforcement & Investor Protection, Uncategorized|

Regulators do not suspend four-decade veterans lightly. When they do, it commonly signals a failure to adapt to modern investor safeguard standards. A recent enforcement action by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) highlights a costly trend: long-tenured advisors using outdated commission structures that violate Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). The Enforcement Action According to [...]

FINRA Sanctions Taglich Brothers for Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS Violations

By |2026-02-13T18:18:07-05:00February 9th, 2026|FINRA Enforcement Actions|

A recent disciplinary action by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has resulted in sanctions against Taglich Brothers Inc. (CRD #29102) for violations of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), Form CRS requirements, and supervisory control obligations. The settlement shows the critical importance of transparency, conflict management, and firm supervision in protecting retail investors. According to [...]

FINRA Bars Former Broker Jeyakumar Nadarajah for Failure to Cooperate with Investigation

By |2026-02-13T18:07:13-05:00February 9th, 2026|FINRA Enforcement Actions|

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred former securities representative Jeyakumar Nadarajah (CRD #5666532) from associating with any FINRA member firm in all capacities after he failed to fully comply with a request for testimony during a regulatory investigation. This action highlights the importance of full cooperation with FINRA Rule 8210 requests, which require [...]

Arkadios Capital Sanctioned by FINRA for Reg BI Failures Involving Complex ETFs

By |2026-02-13T11:57:38-05:00February 9th, 2026|FINRA Enforcement Actions|

A recent disciplinary action by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has placed Arkadios Capital, LLC (CRD #282710) under regulatory scrutiny for supervisory failures tied to the recommendation of complex exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The settlement, resolved through a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC), highlights the critical nature of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) [...]

Ponzi Schemes Explained: How Investors Can Pursue Recovery

By |2026-02-13T11:30:20-05:00February 4th, 2026|Ponzi Schemes/Investment Fraud|

The collapse of a Ponzi scheme is a devastating event that blindsides investors, often leaving them facing the loss of their life savings. These schemes frequently appear legitimate at the outset, marketed as sophisticated or exclusive investment opportunities backed by professional-looking documentation and trusted referrals. When the “house of cards” falls, the initial shock is [...]

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