The rule targets both persons providing a testimonial as well as the retail communications or correspondence including a testimonial.
A person providing any testimonial in a communication that concerns a technical aspect of investing must have the knowledge and experience to form a valid opinion.
Retail communications or correspondence that provide (include) any testimonial concerning:
- investment advice
- investment performance
of a member or its products must prominently disclose that the testimonial:
- may not be be representative of the experience of other customers
- is no guarantee of fuutre performance or success
- is a paid testimonial if more than $100 in value is paid for it
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FINRA disciplinary action update 2026/3
Disciplinary decisions issued January 24 – 30, 2026.
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FINRA outlines recommendations for the use of AI tools
FINRA's Mark Ruppert detailed in his blog post some ways firms can evaluate their particular agentic AI strategies and associated risks.
Julie DiMauro3 min read
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FINRA disciplinary action update 2025/48
Disciplinary decisions issued December 20 – 31, 2025.
Thomas Hyrkiel6 min read
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NSCP Annual: Crypto grows up the hard way
Regulators at the conference proved that digital-asset markets can be improved through steady coordination, clearer rules, and real-world lessons from the front lines of compliance.
Vlada Gurvich6 min read
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FINRA disciplinary action update 2025/33
Disciplinary decisions issued August 30 – September 12, 2025.
Thomas Hyrkiel2 min read
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FINRA disciplinary action update 2025/28
Disciplinary decisions issued July 19 – 25, 2025.
Thomas Hyrkiel1 min read
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FINRA updates rules and rethinks oversight with broader input
FINRA’s latest board meeting brought key rule changes, expanded advisory input, and fresh focus on financial and cybersecurity oversight.
Vlada Gurvich3 min read
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FINRA disciplinary action update 2025/21
Disciplinary decisions issued May 31 – June 6, 2025.
Thomas Hyrkiel2 min read
