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James Knee, Ex-Voya and Ameriprise Broker, Barred from Securities Industry

Adam J. Marquardt May 14, 2018

On May 9, 2018, FINRA announced that it barred former securities broker James Knee from associating with firms registered with FINRA. FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.) registers and regulates securities brokers and brokerage firms. In a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC), FINRA stated it barred Knee because he declined to appear to

James Knee, Ex-Voya and Ameriprise Broker, Indicted on Theft and Fraud Charges

Adam J. Marquardt May 3, 2018

Update: James Knee barred from securities industry. On April 27, 2018, a grand jury in Merrimack County, New Hampshire returned an 11-count indictment against James Knee. The indictment follows New Hampshire Department of Justice filing charges against Knee that include theft by deception, financial exploitation of the elderly, and investment advisor fraud. Knee was also

Ralph Savoie Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for his $1.5 Million Ponzi Scheme

Adam J. Marquardt April 4, 2018

According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana, on March 28, 2018, former stockbroker Ralph Savoie pled guilty to federal mail fraud charges for operating a Ponzi scheme. Investors who lost money to Savoie may still have recovery options. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported Savoie admitted in

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