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Ascend Removal Services LLC Cease and Desist Order

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has issued a Cease and Desist Order against Damarious Johnson and Ascend Removal Services LLC for operating a removal service without the required state license. The order requires immediate cessation of unlicensed activities.

Scott Richard Rookus - Cease and Desist Order and Fine

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist against New Haven Capital Holdings, L.L.C. and Scott Richard Rookus for violating the Michigan Uniform Securities Act. A fine of $1,000,000 was due by May 16, 2017.

New Haven Capital Holdings LLC - Cease and Desist Order and Fine Payment

The State of Michigan has issued a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist against New Haven Capital Holdings, L.L.C. and Scott Richard Rookus for violations of the Michigan Uniform Securities Act. The order includes instructions for paying a $1,000,000 fine by May 16, 2017.

TradeStation Crypto Inc. Consent Order for Securities Violations

TradeStation Crypto, Inc. (TCI) has entered into a consent order with 51 jurisdictions, including Michigan, resolving an investigation into its digital asset interest feature. TCI will pay $1.5 million in settlement payments and cease offering unregistered securities.

Rhode Island Securities Division Consent Agreement with Strategic Financial LLC

The Rhode Island Securities Division has entered into a consent agreement with Strategic Financial LLC for violations of the Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act. The firm will pay a $3,000 penalty for conducting business without proper registration as an investment adviser in the state.

Thomas A. Vigil - Consent Agreement

The State of Rhode Island Securities Division has entered into a consent agreement with Thomas A. Vigil. The agreement addresses alleged violations of securities regulations, including unregistered securities and unlicensed activity. Specific sanctions and undertakings are outlined.

TradeStation Crypto Inc. Consent Order Regarding Digital Asset Accounts

The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Securities Division issued a consent order against TradeStation Crypto, Inc. (TCI) concerning its digital asset accounts. TCI will pay $1,500,000 in settlement payments and cease offering unregistered securities.

Vanguard Marketing Corporation and Vanguard Group Consent Order

The Rhode Island Securities Division has entered into a consent order with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. The order resolves an investigation into Vanguard's recommendation to lower investment minimums for certain funds, resulting in capital gains tax distributions to shareholders. Vanguard has agreed to the terms of the settlement.

Edward D. Jones & Co. L.P. - Consent Order for Supervision Failures

The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation issued a consent order against Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for failures in supervising financial advisors who serviced customers during a two-year period. The order stems from a multistate investigation coordinated by NASAA.

New Mexico Joins $106M Vanguard Settlement for Tax Disclosure Failures

New Mexico announced it is joining a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that Vanguard failed to supervise registered persons and did not disclose potential tax consequences to investors following changes to retirement fund investment minimums. The SEC will administer remediation payments to impacted New Mexico investors.