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Richard G. Cody, formerly of Boston Investment Partners, allowed his clients’ accounts to dwindle to almost nothing, according to the Justice Department.

Clients who buy and hold the products in their retirement accounts may get a nasty surprise, said one of the SEC’s five commissioners.

Why new rules won’t necessarily prevent bad behavior.

Like everything else on Wall Street, this dispute is about the bottom line.

The regulator's investor advisory committee approved a set of recommendations for commission to clarify "best interest" advice for advisors and brokers.

Investigators say the barred rep diverted more than $1.8 million of her clients’ money for personal use, including on vacations and houses.

Douglas P. Simanski allegedly told clients he would invest their money in a “tax-free,” fixed-rate investment, a rental car company and a coal mining firm.

Actions against advisors and fund companies accounted for nearly a quarter of all standalone cases, even while budget constraints and legal setbacks hobble enforcement efforts.

The regulator proposed a "clear and concise" summary for clients considering the products, but the impact appears limited.

While it may be unnerving, a notice of an examination doesn’t necessarily mean defeat.

Ex-advisor Dawn Bennett, who allegedly dabbled in voodoo-type witchcraft, was found guilty by a federal jury of defrauding investors.

Edward Lee Moody used the stolen proceeds to buy a home and travel to Las Vegas among other destinations.

Enforcement actions against IAs and reps at the state level soar in 2017, according to NASAA report.

It’s the latest sign the SEC is taking seriously complaints that fees for market data are too high.

Critics say quarterly reporting prompts companies to hold back on hiring and spend capital on share buybacks to meet short-term forecasts.

Love or hate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ric Edelman says advisors still must prepare to help clients invest in a "cashless future."

Melvin Leonard Wimmer Jr. is said to have bilked clients out of their retirement savings.

Large teams formerly at wirehouses now account for 30% of new RIAs, according to new research by Schwab Advisor Services.

Companies that haven’t released financial reports for extended periods of time are expected to be put under the microscope.

It’s another example of how impactful an update to broker standards of conduct could be.