Identified problems included nondisclosure of advisers’ financial incentives and clients being charged for services they did not receive.
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Two cases demonstrate a focus on clear antifraud violations supported by strong data trails and involving conduct with direct investor harm.
After reviewing a recent case, Janaya Moscony offers lessons learned and explains why this matters for advisers.
A jury verdict found the two managers and their associated businesses liable for securities fraud.
The penalty also highlights the dangers of brokers using unapproved channels to communicate with prospective clients.
The charges allege that Leech effectively siphoned money from unfavored portfolios into favored ones.
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SEC charges CEO and President of Synergy Settlement Services with fraudulent operation of special needs pooled trusts
Defendants allegedly used funds from deceased beneficiaries’ accounts on golf tournaments and beach parties.