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DRIVE PLANNING PONZI SCHEME UPDATE, RECEIVER APPOINTED

By |2024-10-11T16:08:42-04:00August 15th, 2024|Uncategorized|

A Federal Court Judge in Atlanta, Georgia has appointed a Receiver for Drive Planning. A receiver is an officer of the court, appointed to manage and protect property and business interests subject to litigation. In this case, the court appointed Kenneth Murena as receiver for Drive Planning. This means Mr. Murena will take control of [...]

How to File a Complaint Against a Financial Advisor

By |2024-10-04T16:23:46-04:00August 8th, 2024|Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities & Investment FAQ|

If you believe your financial advisor has committed wrongdoing, taking swift action is important to prevent further harm and ensure justice is served. Filing a complaint against a financial advisor is crucial in protecting your investments and holding advisors accountable for their actions, but it can be complex.  We’ve compiled this step-by-step guide to help [...]

Solicited vs. Unsolicited Trades: What Investors Need To Know

By |2024-06-26T11:49:50-04:00June 26th, 2024|Popular Articles, Securities & Investment FAQ|

Understanding the difference between solicited and unsolicited trades is crucial for investors. This knowledge not only impacts investor protection but also plays a significant role in the potential recovery of losses.  Here is why understanding solicited and unsolicited trades matters and why this distinction is important for investors like you. What is a Solicited Trade? [...]

WILLIAM CALEB BENNETT TERMINATED FROM PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

By |2024-06-06T13:28:15-04:00June 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|

The Financial Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has reported on its BrokerCheck website that WILLIAM CALEB BENNETT was terminated from employment at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC.The FINRA Form U5 says: “ DISCHARGE RR [finanical advisor] violated the Firm’s policies by facilitating outside investments not approved by the Firm,” and was reported publicly by FINRA on February 9, [...]

6 Infamous Ponzi Schemes and How To Avoid Them

By |2024-05-23T13:43:02-04:00May 23rd, 2024|BLOG|

Ponzi schemes represent some of the most devastating types of financial fraud. They mislead investors with the allure of guaranteed high returns with minimal risk. These schemes use the funds from new investors to pay earlier participants, creating a cycle that inevitably collapses under its own weight.  In this post, you’ll learn about six famous [...]

What Are the Complaints & Regulatory Actions Against Spartan Capital Securities?

By |2026-02-02T15:38:26-05:00May 3rd, 2024|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

Spartan Capital Securities has garnered regulatory and investor scrutiny due to numerous complaints and regulatory actions that spotlight its trading and compliance issues, including churning, excessive trading and significant compliance failures. As a firm registered under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), these allegations have shaken the trust [...]

MICHAEL SCOTT ROSENBACH TERMINATED FROM UBS FINANICAL SERVICES

By |2024-04-18T18:12:41-04:00April 18th, 2024|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

The Financial Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has reported on its BrokerCheck website that  MICHAEL SCOTT ROSENBACH was terminated from employment at UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.  The FINRA Form U5 says:  “DISCHARGE Employee discharged after violating Firm policies by failing to escalate the receipt of material non-public information, violating the Firm's Order Entry Policy, failing to disclose [...]

Sonn Law Announces That Morgan Stanley Finanical Advisors Win $3 Million in Deferred Compensation in FINRA Arbitration

By |2024-11-27T19:43:12-05:00March 25th, 2024|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

March 2, 2024, Miami, Florida. — Sonn Law Group PA announced today that several former Morgan Stanley financial advisors won a collective $3 million in damages in a FINRA arbitration over claims that Morgan Stanley wrongfully withheld payments of their deferred compensation. “This is a big win for former Morgan Stanley financial advisors,” said Jeffrey [...]

FINRA FINES BOLTON CAPITAL; CUSTOMER RECORDS EXPOSED IN A DATA BREACH

By |2024-10-30T16:57:53-04:00February 28th, 2024|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

November 3, 2023 November 3, 2023 – The Financial Regulatory Authority fined Bolton Global Capital (CRD #15650, Bolton, Massachusetts) $75,000, in part, for exposing customer records in a data breach. Bolton Global Capital entered into a settlement agreement, called a Letter of Acceptance Waiver and Consent, in which FINRA found in part that "From October [...]

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