Jonathan Kurta, Esq.Will New FINRA Rule Increase Transparency in the Arbitrator Selection ?The proposed rule follows a highly publicized arbitrator selection controversy.5 min read·Jan 17, 2023----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.“Investomania”: What the SEC Wants Investors to Know About Risky InvestmentsThe SEC has debuted an educational campaign targeted at new investors. The “Investomania” ads highlight Investor.gov, a free resource from…4 min read·Jun 28, 2022----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.SP Fund Ponzi Scheme Allegedly Defrauded 2,200 Investors of $410 MillionThe SEC has alleged in a complaint that four formerly registered stock brokers banded together to create a Ponzi scheme that defrauded…4 min read·Jun 3, 2022----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.BlockFi Agrees to Pay $100 Million Fine for Risky, Unregistered InvestmentsCryptocurrency is an unregulated corner of the financial market. Because cryptocurrency markets are unregulated, uncertainty surrounds how…4 min read·Mar 9, 2022----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.FINRA Fines Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch Millions of Dollars Over UIT MisconductInvestors Should Be Wary of UITs — Even from Trusted Names in Finance5 min read·Jan 3, 2022----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.inFinancial StrategyInvestors: Do You Know Where to Find Your Financial Advisor’s Misconduct Record?Are you doing your homework before you invest? Simply Googling a broker’s name is not enough — recent misconduct and small disputes might…5 min read·Oct 17, 2021----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.Do You Know These 7 Signs of an Investment Scam?Investors beware: Brokers may not always be what they seem. On July 27, 2021, the SEC issued an investor alert warning investors about…4 min read·Aug 11, 2021----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.inFinancial StrategyNew to Investing? Read This Before You Buy a Meme StockIn 2020, hordes of retail investors entered the market. So-called “meme stocks,” like GameStop and AMC, experienced huge share price…5 min read·Jul 28, 2021----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.Robinhood Markets: Were You Approved for a Risky Trading Strategy?Regulator FINRA says Robinhood did not offer enough oversight for risky options trading strategies.3 min read·Jul 12, 2021----
Jonathan Kurta, Esq.Master Limited Partnerships: High Returns Come with Higher RisksOn the surface, many Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) might look like healthy investments. If managed wisely, MLPs can offer…4 min read·Jun 9, 2021----