Current Investigations

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.

GWG L Bond Lawyers

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

GWG Investor In Florida Sues WestPark Capital for Up to $500K

Broker Scot Barringer Is Also a Respondent in Six-Figure L Bond Loss Recovery Lawsuit

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas GWG L Bond Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) are representing a Florida senior over portfolio losses she sustained in GWG L Bonds. The respondents in the FINRA arbitration claim are broker-dealer WestPark Capital and its former financial advisor Scot Barringer.

Non-Traded REIT Lawyers

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

For Moody National REIT II Investors, Suing Their Broker-Dealer May Be the Best Chance For Financial Recovery. Our Non-Traded REIT Lawyers Are Here To Help

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Non-Traded REIT Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) are representing those who suffered significant losses in Moody National REIT II. This non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT) never fully recovered after its value dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Moody National REIT II investors are continuing to pay the price.

What Happened To This Non-Traded REIT?

SSEK Broker Fraud Lawyer

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

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.

New York Failure To Supervise Attorneys

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

New York Failure To Supervise Attorneys

We Represent Investors Throughout Manhattan and the Rest of The Empire State

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, New York Failure To Supervise Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) represent New York investors against Wall Street brokerage firms, as well as broker-dealers and investment advisers all over the United States. We are a nationally recognized securities law firm. If you suspect that a financial firm may have been negligent in the way it oversaw your portfolio or the registered representative that you worked with, contact our Buffalo, NY securities law office so that we can help you determine whether you have grounds for a failure to supervise case to recoup your losses.

Denver Overconcentration Attorneys

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

Denver Overconcentration Attorneys

Our Colorado Securities Firm Helps Investors Recoup Losses Caused By Diversification Failures and Broker Fraud

Imagine that you are a Colorado investor who entrusted your life savings to a brokerage firm. You have high hopes that not only will your financial advisor keep your money safe, but also, they might be able to help your assets grow. Until one day, you find out that a lot of your funds are gone, not because anyone stole them, but because your broker excessively concentrated your funds in an investment.