Two executives from Baltimore-based brokerage firm, Ferris Baker Watts will be taking some time off in response to an ongoing SEC investigation. Louis Akers, director of Ferris's private client group, and Patrick Vaughan, director of retail sales will both be taking leaves of absence pending the results of an SEC investigation into trading activities at FBW.

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