Investors in small retirement plans and those who roll over into annuities will reap the greatest savings, researchers found.
The company targeted older conservatives and people with 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement accounts, the agency said.
Multiple clients of Michael Gerard Gravelyn said they had not signed policy applications.
Thieves used the B-D's cash management accounts to transfer millions from outside institutions.
The advisors contend they were victimized by the failed bank.
The fiduciary rule fails to advance the best interests of retirement savers.
Three experts weigh in on the motion for an injunction against the new rule and hopes to vacate it.
The agency has argued that most tokens are subject to its rules.
The lawsuit maintains the firm broke the law when it denied the advisor his deferred compensation when he resigned.
BF Borgers CPA PC will pay $14 million to settle the probe, the agency said.
Other industry opponents to the new fiduciary requirements have hinted they will mount their own legal challenges.
The trust company accused the advisors of departing and subsequently stealing its clients.
The CFP Board has also expressed support for the rule, while the FPA has raised issues about compliance costs.
Eddy Blizzard stole $1.4 million from the late client, causing him to lose his house.
Thomas Chadwick sold mom-and-pop investors highly leveraged notes that became worthless during the pandemic, state regulators said.
She alleges the firm coerced her into quitting her job after her illness.
Some of Surage Perera's victims lost their life savings or had to delay their retirements, prosecutors said.
Such activities need to be specific and scripted to avoid violations, an industry attorney warned.
A federal court is being asked to decide who should arbitrate the company's non-compete complaint against the former rep.
Craig Allen of Atlanta used his hedge fund to scam investors of more than $7 million, prosecutors said.