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New FINRA rules will help the wealth management industry do its part to identify and prevent elder abuse.
February 21
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The advisor tricked investors into thinking they would get their money back, with a return, in four to eight years, but they haven't seen a penny returned, the Massachusetts regulator claimed.
February 15
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The regulator outlined the top priorities for 2018 examinations.
January 8
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It’s a common practice but a dangerous one.
December 12
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A 75-year-old widowed retiree allegedly lost nearly half of her $3 million investment in the scheme.
November 15
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Bernard Parker spent his client's money on his home, car and father-in-law’s bills, according to federal prosecutors.
October 18 -
Offering a prepaid, monitored debit card gives True Link an edge in elderly retirement advice space.
October 17
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The advisor targeted clients he obtained at Social Security seminars, according to prosecutors.
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The broker persuaded clients to write checks payable to him, the regulator claims.
September 1
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The broker claims in filings that he was harassed by the bank, culminating in his firing in February of last year.
August 16
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Family dynamics can muddy an otherwise clear situation.
July 5
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Experts stress that advisers are on the frontlines in detecting when senior clients suffer from diminished capacity or fall victim to abuse.
June 5
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On the heels of a record-breaking year in enforcement, the regulator takes aim at cybersecurity, anti-money laundering policies and protection for senior clients.
April 20
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A roundup of planners and brokers who drew regulatory scrutiny for alleged misconduct.
April 3
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Firms will be permitted to place a temporary hold on disbursements of funds when there is reasonable belief of financial exploitation.
March 30
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When an adviser’s Spidey sense tingles, there’s usually a good reason, Kimberly Foss says.
February 28
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A Senate bill would provide liability protections for advisors who report suspected abuse of senior clients.
February 21
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Advisers have been warned: SEC's exam guidance to focus on cyber threats and issues involving seniors, leaving little excuse for noncompliance.
January 13
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A planner tells compliance expert Alan J. Foxman that he's concerned a court-appointed guardian is not acting in an aging client's best interests.
October 31
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The regulator proposes new rules to protect aging clients.
October 20
