December 23, 2015- Albany, NY
The Albany TimesUnion reports that Queensbury stockbroker Frederick E. Monroe pleaded guilty to money laundering and grand larceny. According to the report, Monroe was operating a Ponzi scheme, using money from his brokerage firm clients to repay other clients and himself.
Monroe, who admitted stealing more than $1 million from clients, faces up to 16 years in prison. The Times Union also reports that Voya has already paid out over $1.4 million to affected customers.
According to FINRA records Monroe was registered with Voya Financial Advisors (formerly ING) from 2/2006-6/2015.
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