Elder financial abuse often begins quietly, rooted in trust. It may involve a familiar advisor, a routine transaction, or a seemingly reasonable recommendation that gradually undermines a lifetime of savings. Many families recognize the problem only after significant harm has occurred. Retirement accounts may be depleted, investment strategies changed, and the perpetrators are often trusted [...]

Sonn Law Group is monitoring new investor complaints filed in January 2026 against Aaron P. Sevigny (CRD# 4314368), a long-time registered representative with United Planners Financial Services of America. Within weeks, two customer complaints were filed seeking over $3 million in damages. These claims allege systemic misconduct involving complex investment products, extending beyond routine suitability [...]

A new federal directive will significantly reshape the artificial intelligence landscape in the United States. President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” marks a shift from fragmented, state-level regulation to a unified national approach that aims to accelerate innovation and address key legal and constitutional issues. This action comes [...]

A significant decision from Miami this week sends a clear message to the securities industry: arbitration awards are binding, not optional. A federal judge denied Stifel Financial Corp.’s attempt to vacate a $133 million FINRA arbitration award, one of the largest on record. This ruling affirms a key principle of investor protection: finality matters. The [...]