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Sequoia expects earnings hit from Shield, First Guardian

BY KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025 12:36PM

Sequoia Financial Group's embattled licensee and adviser services division flagged it is currently making healthy earnings but expects to take a hit from the First Guardian Master Fund and Shield Master Fund debacle.

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