Why Should Velocis Fund III Investors Explore Their Legal Options?

Published on: September 27, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Broker Negligence Lawyers Are Here To Help

Velocis Fund III investors who suffered significant losses may have grounds for FINRA arbitration against brokerage firms that misrepresented the fund as a safe, liquid investment. The law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas offers free case evaluations to help retail investors and retirees recover damages caused by potential broker negligence or overconcentration.

If you are someone whose broker-dealer recommended that you invest in the Velocis Fund III, you may want to explore your legal options. This vintage real estate value-added fund, which has commercial real estate assets in the US Southwest and Southeast, is a high-risk investment.

FINRA Arbitration Panel Orders Charles Schwab To Pay Over $1.3M After 82-Year-Old Customer Was Victim of Crypto Scam

Published on: September 27, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Outside Third Party Made Wire Transfers From Trust Account To Commit Elder Financial Abuse

A FINRA arbitration panel ordered Charles Schwab to pay over $1.3 million to the estate of an 82-year-old customer after failing to prevent third-party wire transfers linked to a cryptocurrency scam. The article highlights that brokerage firms can be held liable for failing to protect customer accounts from elder financial exploitation and notes that victims of such scams can seek legal recovery.

A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitration panel awarded the sons of a deceased customer nearly $1.34M in compensatory damages after finding that Charles Schwab & Co. failed to stop a third-party from accessing the investor’s money and illegally transferring assets in a scam involving Okcoin cryptocurrency. The Claimants contend that Schwab neglected to properly safeguard the account or respond to warning signs of senior financial exploitation. They are accusing the firm of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, negligence, and more.

San Francisco Financial Product Failure Lawyers

Published on: September 27, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

We Represent Investors Throughout the SF Bay Area and Surrounding Regions Against Brokerage Firms

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas represents Bay Area investors seeking to recover losses caused by broker negligence or misconduct in failed financial products. Their experienced team helps clients navigate complex FINRA arbitration to hold brokerage firms accountable and seek full financial compensation.

If you suffered investment losses in a failed financial product that was sold to you by your stockbroker, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) wants to talk to you. From our San Francisco, CA securities law office, we represent retail investors, retirees, accredited investors, high-net-worth investors, ultra-high-net-worth investors, and institutional investors against broker-dealers.

Claimant Sues Great Point Capital Over Nelson Brother DST Losses

Published on: September 27, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Broker Gabriel Menjin Is A Respondent In Six-Figure Investment Loss Recovery Claim

Law law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas has filed a FINRA lawsuit against Great Point Capital and financial advisor Gabriel Menjin on behalf of an Oregon client seeking up to $500,000 in losses from Nelson Brothers Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). The suit alleges that the firm unsuitably recommended these high-risk, illiquid private placements—which earned the broker-dealer over 10% in commissions—to the client’s elderly parents without properly disclosing risks, fee structures, or ongoing product defaults.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas FINRA Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) is representing an Oregon Claimant who suffered losses in a Nelson Brothers Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) against Great Point Capital and its financial advisor Gabriel Menjin. In her FINRA lawsuit, our Client is suing for up to $500,000 plus interest and costs.

Chicago Misrepresentations and Omissions Law Firm

Published on: September 17, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Represents Illinois Investors Against Broker-Dealers and Their Financial Advisors

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is a Chicago-based securities law firm that represents Illinois investors seeking financial recovery after suffering losses due to broker misrepresentations, omissions, or fraud. Staffed by former financial industry insiders, the firm has helped over 90% of its client investors recover their funds through FINRA arbitration.

When a broker misleads an investor or fails to disclose certain material facts—whether intentionally or out of ignorance—this can lead to serious investment losses. It is why you want a seasoned Chicago, Illinois securities law firm like Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) representing you in pursuing damages for the financial harm you have suffered.

I’m A Priority Income Fund Investor. What Questions Should I Be Asking To Assess Whether I Should Sue My Broker

Published on: September 17, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our CLO Fund Recovery Lawyers Are Here To Help

Priority Income Fund investors facing significant losses due to plunging NAVs, illiquidity, and high risk can evaluate potential broker misconduct by asking targeted questions about suitability and risk misrepresentation. Experienced Income Fund Recovery Loss Attorneys can analyze investor accounts to determine if financial advisors committed negligence or breached their fiduciary duty, helping clients pursue financial recovery.

At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Income Fund Recovery Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com), we are speaking to Priority Income Fund investors who are seeking to recover their losses. This speculative investment recently saw its Net Asset Value (NAV) drop down to $3.15/share. Considering its NAV was originally $15/share, this is a serious decline. Not only that, but there are other problems plaguing this Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) – concentrated Fund.

Investor Files Seven-Figure Versity DST Lawsuit Against WestPark Capital

Published on: September 17, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Claimant Is Accusing Brokerage Firm of Unsuitability, Overconcentration, Supervisory Failures

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are representing an elderly investor in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against WestPark Capital following severe financial losses in Versity Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). The claimant alleges that the brokerage firm engaged in unsuitability, overconcentration, and supervisory failures while earning high commissions, especially as Versity faces broader allegations of a $56 million investment fraud.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represents an older investor who is suing WestPark Capital for up to $5,000,000 after sustaining losses in three Versity Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). This is a Claimant who entrusted a good portion of his savings to this broker-dealer and one of their financial advisors.

Investors Sue WealthForge Securities Over Greenbacker Renewable Energy Losses

Published on: September 17, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Regulation D Private Placement Loss Lawyers Are Representing These Claimants in Their Six-Figure Lawsuit

Two Idaho investors have filed a FINRA arbitration lawsuit against WealthForge Securities seeking up to $500,000 for unsuitable recommendations involving Greenbacker Renewable Energy. Represented by Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, the claimants allege the illiquid Regulation D private placement caused severe losses following massive declines in the company’s net asset value.

Two Idaho investors are suing WealthForge Securities for up to $500,000 after they suffered losses in Greenbacker Renewable Energy. This start-up was sold as a Regulation D private placement and was unsuitable for these Claimants. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is their securities law firm that will be representing them in FINRA arbitration.

Priority Income Fund Investor Sues Centaurus Financial Over Investment Losses

Published on: September 10, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our CLO-Fund Recovery Lawyers Are Representing This Wisconsin Retiree

If you suffered financial damages from unsuitably recommended alternative investments, hiring experienced Priority Income Fund Recovery Lawyers can help you hold your financial advisor accountable through FINRA arbitration. The legal team at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas works to investigate broker negligence and seek full compensation for investor losses.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) recently filed a FINRA arbitration claim against Centaurus Financial on behalf of a Milwaukee investor who sustained serious losses in Priority Income Fund. Our Client is a septuagenarian who entrusted his assets to this brokerage firm. He alleges that his Centaurus Financial broker, whom he met at a financial seminar, went on to unsuitably place his money in this non-traded closed-end fund.

Panama Retiree Sues Hancock Whitney Investment Services Over Northstar (Bermuda) Losses

Published on: September 10, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Claimant is Suing for Up To $500,000 in FINRA Arbitration

Law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is representing a Panama City retiree in a FINRA arbitration lawsuit against Hancock Whitney Investment Services to recover up to $500,000 in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) losses. The claim alleges that the broker unsuitably recommended and overconcentrated the investor’s assets in high-risk offshore annuities, urging other affected investors to take immediate legal action before statutory deadlines expire.

A 71-year-old retiree from Panama City, is suing Hancock Whitney Investment Services, for losses he suffered in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda). Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is representing this international investor against this broker-dealer in FINRA arbitration.

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Our Broker Negligence Lawyers Are Here To Help

Outside Third Party Made Wire Transfers From Trust Account To Commit Elder Financial Abuse

We Represent Investors Throughout the SF Bay Area and Surrounding Regions Against Brokerage Firms

Broker Gabriel Menjin Is A Respondent In Six-Figure Investment Loss Recovery Claim

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Represents Illinois Investors Against Broker-Dealers and Their Financial Advisors

Our CLO Fund Recovery Lawyers Are Here To Help

Claimant Is Accusing Brokerage Firm of Unsuitability, Overconcentration, Supervisory Failures

Our Regulation D Private Placement Loss Lawyers Are Representing These Claimants in Their Six-Figure Lawsuit

Our CLO-Fund Recovery Lawyers Are Representing This Wisconsin Retiree

Claimant is Suing for Up To $500,000 in FINRA Arbitration