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Ricky Mantei (CRD# 1098981), a broker with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Lexington, South Carolina is facing nine pending customer disputes as well as two regulatory disputes. Mantei has been with Centaurus since 2015, where he moved from the infamous J.P. Turner & Company, a firm that has since been shut…
Leon Vaccarelli allegedly defrauded a total of nine clients out of more than $1 million In May, former financial advisor Leon Vaccarelli was charged with 12 counts of fraud and money laundering in a federal court in Connecticut. If convicted on all of them, he could receive a maximum penalty…
How the company has violated or been accused of violating FINRA regulations It is always important for investors to have a good understanding of the financial professionals they work with. Before handing over money to anyone, brokers should be vetted properly. This is why the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)…
These four brokers have been accused of numerous infractions National Securities Corporation has been operating for decades and has offices and brokers all over the U.S. Unfortunately, however, a significant percentage of their brokers have been involved in numerous customer complaints. Here are just a few examples of how National…
What the new code of conduct rule entails and how it could affect elderly investors Up until earlier this year, the Department of Labor had a rule in effect for fiduciaries that specified that they couldn’t earn commissions unless the advice they offered was in the best interests of their…
According to some reports, nearly 1/3 of National Securities brokers have had regulatory issues, legal disputes, or personal financial problems that have been disclosed to investors National Securities Corporation is one of the oldest financial firms in the U.S., dating back over 70 years. Its the main office is in…
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…
He defrauded his clients – including his own in-laws – of more than $5 million Former Chicago investment advisor Daniel Glick will be spending the next 12 years in federal prison. He received this sentence in April after being found guilty of using a Ponzi-like scheme to defraud several of…
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…
Financial advisor Patrick Garrett barred from having any activity with FINRA regulated firms The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has taken steps to bar Patrick Garrett of Nashville, TN from any further activities with the securities industry after multiple, serious allegations of intentionally overstating client account values, which masked significant…