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Former NFL player Reshad Jones settled a $9.5 million lawsuit with Merrill Lynch over a financial adviser who stole $2.59 million from him through fraud and laundering schemes, highlighting issues of athlete financial exploitation.
Former Dolphins safety Reshad Jones was defrauded of approximately $2.58 million over two years by a woman and his former financial advisor, with the woman jailed and the advisor accused of stealing funds for personal expenses; Jones is now pursuing legal action against Merrill Lynch.
Former NFL player Reshad Jones was defrauded of over $2 million by his former financial adviser and an accomplice, with the latter currently jailed for theft and money laundering. Jones's attorneys have filed a lawsuit against Merrill Lynch to recover damages, highlighting the exploitation of athletes by financial institutions.
Former Dolphins safety Reshad Jones had $2.58 million stolen by his financial advisor and an accomplice, who used the funds for luxury expenses and laundering, prompting Jones to file charges and seek damages from Merrill Lynch.
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo are now offering spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to their clients, following the launch of 10 ETFs in January. This move by the two Wall Street wealth management giants could potentially bring significant buying power to the market for bitcoin ETFs, with industry participants eagerly awaiting major U.S. brokerages to offer the funds to their clients. The entrance of Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, and possibly Morgan Stanley could lead to a new wave of demand for these ETFs, which have already seen tremendous demand since their launch.
In 2003, at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's luxury beach resort in Palm Beach, Florida, David Maisel pitched the idea of Marvel Studios to Ike Perlmutter, a major donor to Trump's presidential run. Maisel's vision was to create a real studio that could keep the money from blockbuster superhero movies instead of it going to other studios. After facing resistance from Avi Arad, the CEO of Marvel at the time, Maisel secured deals for direct-to-DVD animated features and TV projects, proving the potential profitability of Marvel characters. Despite facing challenges in securing funding, Maisel eventually convinced Merrill Lynch to invest $525 million, leading to the birth of Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Barry Blumenthal, a Gen Xer, retired from his job at Merrill Lynch to pursue his passion for skateboarding full time. Despite leaving his corporate career behind, Blumenthal continues to find fulfillment and joy in skateboarding, showcasing how the sport can be a lifelong pursuit for some individuals.