While there’s nothing wrong with wanting it all, this can trap advisors in inertia, waiting for a scenario that may never exist.
The man continued to sell annuity contracts, even though he was no longer licensed to sell insurance or securities, according to allegations by the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Elias Herbert Hafen told clients to liquidate stocks and retirement accounts to invest in a fake investment fund, according to allegations; instead, the money went toward his expensive art collection.
Wells Fargo will pay $450,000 after 1,098 agents and 561 supervisors did not register in Massachusetts.