Press Releases

11/30/2018

Tallahassee, Fla. - The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced the arrest of Daniel Ptak for grand theft and allegedly acting as a money services business without a license. Interim Commissioner Pamela Epting said, “Thank you to our investigators and our partners for their hard work in this case. I encourage all Floridians who suspect questionable financial business practices to file a complaint online at www.flofr.com or call OFR at (850) 487-9687.

11/19/2018

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that the agency will participate in a settlement with LPL Financial LLC to repurchase from investors certain securities sold since October 2006 and to pay administrative penalties of $499,000 to Florida upon entering the final order. Interim Commissioner Pamela Epting said, “The Florida Office of Financial Regulation is committed to protecting Floridians and will continue to work with our partners in other states...

11/15/2018

Tallahassee, Fla. - The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced the donation of more than 385 lbs., of non-perishable food and other items to support ongoing Hurricane Michael relief efforts. Interim Commissioner Pamela Epting said, “I am proud of our team, and their generous efforts to help friends and neighbors in the Panhandle region who were impacted by this devastating storm. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, these donations will benefit families who need...

11/05/2018

DeLand, Fla. - Florida Office of Financial Regulation Interim Commissioner Pam Epting received the Stetson University Distinguished Alumni Award on Saturday, Nov. 3, as part of the university's 2018 homecoming celebration. The award honors Stetson University alumni who have brought distinction and special recognition to their alma mater through outstanding achievement in their lives and professions. Interim Commissioner Pamela Epting said, "I am humbled by this recognition, and I offer...

10/01/2018

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced the arrest of James Harold Hosner, of Safety Harbor, for his alleged role in an investment scam. He is charged with the sale of an unregistered security, sale of a security by an unregistered dealer, securities fraud, and grand theft. Interim Commissioner Pamela Epting said, “The Florida Office of Financial Regulation is committed to working with our state and federal partners to bring financial...

08/23/2018

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced the sentencing of Angela Monaco (more than six years), Pasquale Rubbo (more than eight years) and Steven Dykes (nine years) to prison after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. Previously sentenced to prison were co-defendants Joseph Rubbo (five years) and Nicholas Rubbo (four years) after pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud. All defendants were also ordered to serve three years of...