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April 14, 2025
For financial advisors, understanding the intricacies of regulatory frameworks is essential, particularly when addressing the expungement of customer disputes. At the heart of this process is FINRA Rule 13805, a crucial regulation that significantly impacts financial advisors by shaping their professional records and reputations. This rule is of particular importance when it comes to alleged […]
April 13, 2025
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a cornerstone of the financial industry, tasked with overseeing brokerage firms and their registered representatives to ensure compliance and protect investors. One of its essential functions is offering a dispute resolution platform through FINRA arbitration, a process that provides a faster, less formal alternative to traditional courtroom litigation. […]
April 12, 2025
If you’re a California financial advisor who left Ameriprise Financial to join LPL Financial and now find yourself facing a lawsuit for allegedly taking client information, you’re not alone. In recent months, many brokers – especially in California – have been sued by Ameriprise in FINRA arbitration after making the switch to LPL. These lawsuits […]
April 11, 2025
In an age where online reviews influence everything from what we eat to where we vacation, it’s only natural for investors to want similar transparency when choosing a financial advisor or broker. That’s where FINRA’s BrokerCheck tool comes in—a powerful, free resource that lets you vet investment professionals and firms before you trust them with […]
April 10, 2025
The stock market is a dynamic ecosystem where prices fluctuate daily, sometimes dramatically. These fluctuations—whether small daily changes or sudden, extreme shifts—are known as stock market volatility. While stock market volatility is a natural part of market behavior, it can be unsettling, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty or financial downturns. For investors, understanding what […]