When the financial world gets a shake-up, people notice. And that's precisely what happened when Brook Taube, one of the founders of Medley Management Inc., received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Brook Taube Wells Notice sent waves through the finance industry, signaling potential violations of securities laws. But what exactly does a Wells Notice mean, and why should we care? More importantly, how will this impact Brook Taube, his company, and the broader financial community?