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Christine Idzelis

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Certified Financial Planner Board suspends California adviser for defrauding pro-athletes

Ash Narayan's right to use CFP certification temporarily suspended following SEC complaint

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SEC charges Broidy Wealth Advisors with overbilling clients, stealing from their trusts

The firm and owner Marc Broidy, of Beverly Hills, Calif., allegedly had more than $1.4 million of ill-gotten gains.

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Former Oppenheimer broker pleads guilty to insider trading

David Hobson exploited inside information provided by his friend, who worked at a pharmaceutical company.

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RIAs boost profitability while gaining clients, Charles Schwab study shows

Profitability is up 27% since 2011 as firms become more efficient through technology

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Wells Fargo claws back more than $1 million from broker claiming wrongful termination, Finra says

Eric Zakarin was also liable for $357,000 of Wells Fargo's attorneys' fees.

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The coming wave of M&A for advisory companies

Competitive pressures on smaller firms present opportunity for deal making.

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Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients

Retirees lost $140,000 after Christopher Ariola unduly concentrated them in energy, gold.

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Scottrade acquisition could be a boon to TD Ameritrade RIAs

Members of TD's 'Advisor Direct' program may develop new clients. (Related read: RIA firms see record number of M&A deals in first nine months of 2016.)

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RIA firms see record number of M&A deals in first nine months of 2016

The sale of large advisory firms with $1 billion to $5 billion is surging, says DeVoe & Co.

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SEC bars adviser for failing to disclose conflicts of interests in commodities fund

The regulator also ordered John Leo Valentine to pay $140,000 in civil money penalties