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Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s can be prime targets for financial predators Unfortunately, we become more susceptible to financial scams from a wide range of offenders as we age. These include trusted advisors such as lawyers, accountants, and financial managers – as well as healthcare providers, caregivers, and even close family…
This is one accusation comic book legend Stan Lee has made against his former manager The latest proof that elder financial fraud could affect anyone comes courtesy of 95-year-old comic book legend Stan Lee. The creator of such notable characters as Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk recently filed a lawsuit…
A new program has launched with the goal of educating everyone about this problem According to a 2017 survey conducted by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA), two-thirds of caregivers reported that they had an elderly family member who at one time or another was a target of some sort…
The Silver Law Group in collaboration with the Law Firm of David Chase recently filed a FINRA arbitration claim on behalf of a legally blind 86-year old customer against Moloney Securities Co. and its broker, Joseph Weinrich, which alleges counts of unsuitability, unauthorized trading and churning, and seeks the recovery…
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has levied a large fine against LPL Financial LLC, one of the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States. The $950,000 fine also requires LPL to donate $25,000 to the New Jersey state investor education fund. The Bureau of Securities imposed these judgments against…
Disciplinary action pending against Wilton Manors, FL financial advisor Giovanni Acevedo could be facing disciplinary action from FINRA after a complaint that he allegedly converted more than $160,000 in customer funds. According to the report, he allegedly told a customer he would invest a $68,000 check she wrote to the…
Disciplinary action Pending In April, FINRA initiated a regulatory investigation after Christopher Frederic Veale, most recently employed by Legend Securities, Inc., allegedly refused to provide documents requested by the agency in response to alleged rule violations. The purported violations involve business and outside business activities, as well as a potential…
The Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rican government agency responsible for its debt deals has hired a well-known debt restructuring firm leading many in the financial industry to speculate that Puerto Rico is preparing to revamp its municipal debt. According to news reports, Puerto Rico officials refused…
FINRA, the securities industry watchdog, recently updated an Investor Alert for investors who purchase securities with “borrowed funds.” According to the alert, investments made with borrowed funds by investors grew substantially in 2013. Investors are warned that the risk of margin calls is significant and they should better educate themselves…