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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%.

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.

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:

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.

Former Customers of Barred American Trust Investment Services Broker Austin Dutton May Still Have Time To Sue For Damages. If You Sustained Serious Portfolio Losses While Working With This Ex-Financial Advisor, Contact Our Broker Fraud Lawyer Team Today

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Broker Fraud Lawyer teams (investorlawyers.com) are investigating claims of investment losses by former customers of Austin Richard Dutton, who was most recently an American Trust Investment Services registered representative.

According to Dutton’s CRD, there have been more than 30 investor loss recovery claims involving him. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority permanently barred Dutton from in June 2024.

Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Investor Sues Cetera For Up to $5M. Our Northstar Bermuda Loss Attorneys Are Representing This Chinese Investor in The US

A retiree who resides in China is suing Cetera Investment Services for losses she sustained in Northstar Financial (Services) Bermuda, which, she alleges, the US broker-dealer unsuitably recommended to her. In her FINRA arbitration claim, this investor is seeking up to $5M in damages. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Northstar Bermuda Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are representing this claimant.

This senior retiree thought it would be wise to place the family’s assets in the US for safekeeping to avoid the financial risks and fluctuations that are common in China. She opened an account with East West Bank, which is how she met Cetera broker Jason Chi-Jui Chiu, who spoke her native language. Chiu has worked in the industry for 23 years.

Claimant Files Six-Figure Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Merrill Lynch. Our Beneficiary Broker Fraud Lawyers Filed This Recovery Claim in FINRA Arbitration

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Beneficiary Broker Fraud Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) are representing a claimant who is pursuing up to $500K in damages from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.

This is a case of alleged breach of contract in which the broker-dealer failed in its duty to properly facilitate a beneficiary transfer involving an annuity—a misstep that could have easily been avoided and that the firm and its registered representative knew/or should have known to execute properly.

Are Premier Global Corp. Promissory Notes Part of A Mass $100M Ponzi Scam? Our Ponzi Scam Law Firm Are Investigating Ex-Gradient Securities Financial Advisor Nicholas Stovall

If you suffered serious investment losses after your stockbroker sold you a Premier Global Corp. promissory note or transferee agreement, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) wants to talk to you.

There are growing suspicions that Premier Global Corp. may have been a more than Ponzi scam, which is what state securities regulators in Oklahoma and Kansas contend that it is. Misrepresentations of profitability were purportedly made. The notes’ issuers ended up defaulting on the notes.

Did You Suffer Investment Losses While Working With Former LPL Broker Derek Copeland? Our Broker Fraud Loss Attorneys Are Looking Into Allegations of Selling Way Involving $11M in Outside Investments

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Broker Fraud Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are looking into claims of investor losses involving barred LPL Financial stockbroker Derek Lee Copeland. According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the former North Carolina financial advisor allegedly raised almost $11M through 74 transactions involving 19 securities without the knowledge of LPL.

This is an illegal practice known as selling away. He purportedly used unapproved channels when communicating with clients. The self-regulatory organization (SRO) barred Copeland in March 2025.

For GK 7% Bond Investors Who Sustained Serious Losses, The Time To Act Is Now. Our Broker Fraud Law Firm  Can Help You Assess Whether You Have Grounds For A Claim

If you are a GK 7% Bond investor, there is still time to explore your legal options and find out whether your broker should be held liable for your investment losses. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is continuing to investigate the broker-dealers, including managing brokerage firm JCC Advisors, that marketed and sold these debt instruments to customers. Contact us today to request your free, initial case consultation.

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