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High-Yield Fund Loss Attorneys

Published on: July 11, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You an Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund Investor Who Suffered Serious Losses? Our High-Yield Fund Loss Attorneys Want To Talk To You

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas High-Yield Fund Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are investigating portfolio losses involving Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund (RMJAX, RHHIX , and RMHVX). This junk bond, which has lost many millions of dollars, was sold to investors by brokerage firms, including Janney Montgomery Scott.

In June 2025, this HY Muni Fund lost nearly 50% of its value in one day, somewhere between $50M and $100M. Its net assets, $232M at the end of March, by June 23 that had dropped to $25.1M. That happened after a fire sale initiated by Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund. Its year-to-date performance declined to -57.34%.

Stockbroker Negligence Law Firm

Published on: July 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Have You Ever Been A Customer of Former Merrill Lynch Broker Greg Whelan? If You Suffered Portfolio Losses During That Time, Contact Our Stockbroker Negligence Law Firm

The Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Stockbroker Negligence Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) is investigating claims of portfolio losses by current or former customers of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, broker Greg Whelan, who is now with Kovack Securities.

He was a Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith financial advisor from 2013 to 2025 but voluntarily resigned from that firm following allegations of selling away, conflict of interest, and more. According to Greg Whelan’s CRD, he has worked for 16 years in the industry.

Stock Loss Law Firm

Published on: July 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You An Investor Who Suffered Losses in MSP Recovery, Formerly D/B/A LifeWallet Stock, Sold To You By A Broker? Our Stock Loss Law Firm May Be Able To Help

The Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Stock Loss Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) is looking into claims of losses by LifeWallet (LIFW) investors who purchased their shares through a financial advisor.

Now MSP Recovery (MSPRW), (formerly D/B/A LifeWallet). The company is focused on recovering healthcare reimbursements for claims that were improperly paid, especially those involving Medicaid and Medicare. Most investors purchased this stock as LifeWallet, which has faced a number of problems in recent years, such as:

GWG Holdings Recovery Lawyers

Published on: July 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

New York Couple Sues Moloney Securities and Five Brokers Over GWG L Bond Losses.

Our GWG Holdings Recovery Lawyers Are Representing These Claimants in FINRA Arbitration

Two New York retirees are suing Moloney Securities for losses they sustained in their GWG L Bonds. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is representing this couple in their FINRA lawsuit. They are seeking up to $500K in damages.

Dallas Overconcentration Law Firm

Published on: July 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Dallas Overconcentration Law Firm. What Should You Do If Your Broker Failed To Diversify Your Portfolio?

From our Dallas securities law offices, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Dallas Overconcentration Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) is proud to represent Texas clients who have fallen victim to overconcentration losses in their brokerage account. This is not the kind of investment recovery claim you want to make without experienced legal representation advocating for you.

Our Dallas Overconcentration Law Firm has been working with investors throughout the Lone Star State for more than 30 years. Many of us are former brokers who left that industry after we recognized the many unsavory practices and behaviors that were causing unnecessary losses for retail investors, retirees, accredited investors, high-net-worth investors, ultra-high-net-worth investors, and institutional investors. We now use our insider knowledge as ex-financial advisors to protect our clients and try to make them financially whole again.

REIT Fraud Attorneys

Published on: July 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Moody National REIT II Investors Sue Calton and Associates For Up to $500K

Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Recommendations Were Unsuitable For a Retiree Couple

Investors who suffered losses in Moody National REIT II should contact the Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas REIT Fraud Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) right away to explore their legal options. Already, we are representing a number of clients whose brokers unsuitably recommended this non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT).

SSEK Bond Loss Lawyers

Published on: July 1, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund (RMJAX) Loses Almost Half Its Value in a Single Day

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Investigating Janney Montgomery Scott and Other Brokerage Firms That Sold This High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund

Last month, Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund investors suffered serious losses after the Fund’s total net assets plunged nearly 50%. Between $50M and $100M may have been lost, which may shock investors when they read their July statements.

Failure to Supervise Attorneys

Published on: June 29, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Former Customers of Ex-United Planners’ Financial Services Broker Philip Riposo Sue For Damages

Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Gross Negligence Alleged

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Failure to Supervise Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are investigating claims of portfolio losses by former customers of fired United Planners’ Financial Services broker Philip Anthony Riposo. The broker-dealer terminated his registration with the firm in 2022 following allegations that Ripopo set up and distributed fictitious financial statements to clients.

GWG Loss Attorneys

Published on: June 29, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

GWG L Bond Investors May Be Able To Seek Financial Relief Against Broker-Dealers

Our L Bond Loss Recovery Can Help Those Who Have Legal Grounds File Their FINRA Lawsuits

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas GWG Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) represent GWG Holdings investors whose broker-dealers unsuitably recommended and sold to them L Bonds that are now believed to be part of this alleged more than $1.6B Ponzi scam. If you are someone who suffered losses in these high-risk junk bonds, there is still time to explore your legal options and determine whether you have grounds for a claim.

FINRA Law Firm

Published on: June 29, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

How Can You As An Investor Prepare For Your Broker Fraud Case?

There Are Steps You Can Take To File a Solid FINRA Lawsuits

At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, our FINRA Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) helps investors of all levels of experience and all levels of net worth in pursuing damages from broker-dealers and investment advisers. Suing your financial advisor for financial recovery is not something you should do without a trusted securities law firm by your side.