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Broker Fraud Lawyers

Published on: July 15, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Texas Couple Sues Rockefeller Financial Over Virage (VRF) and Other Alternative Investment Losses. Our Broker Fraud Lawyers Are Representing These Retirees, Who Are Seeking Up To $1M in Damages.

If you are an investor who suffered losses in Virage (VRF), LP, Shepherd Smith Edward, and Kantas Broker Fraud Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) want to talk to you. We recently filed a FINRA lawsuit on behalf of two Texas seniors who are suing Rockefeller Financial for losses they sustained in this limited partnership, as well as in structured notes and other privately traded products that were completely unsuitable for them and not in their best interests. Now, our clients are requesting up to $1M in damages.

The older couple entrusted Rockefeller Financial with their life savings. In their FINRA arbitration case, they contend that then-Rockefeller Financial broker David Frankfort (also known as Samuel David Frankfort) promised to make sound recommendations that were not risky, per their request.

Chicago Unsuitability Law Firm

Published on: July 15, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

The Chicago Unsuitability Law Firm of Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas

When Brokers Fail To Make an Appropriate Investment Recommendation and the Investor Loses Money

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Chicago Unsuitability Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) is proud to represent Illinois investors against financial advisors and brokerage firms that made unsuitable investment recommendations. Contact our Chicago unsuitability securities law office if you are someone who would like to explore your legal options.

Broker Negligence Attorneys

Published on: July 15, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

iCapital VRF Investors in Texas May Be Adversely Impacted After MSRP Recovery/LifeWallet Losses. Our Houston Broker Negligence Attorneys Are Investigating Rockefeller Financial, Ex-Broker Samuel Frankfort, and Others That May Have Sold This Investment

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Broker Negligence Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) is investigating claims of losses involving iCapital VRF that may have impacted Texas investors, in particular those in the Houston area. Our Houston broker misconduct law firm is looking at Rockefeller Financial, including former financial advisor Samuel David Frankfort, and any other brokers that may have sold this investment to customers.

Rockefeller Financial is a subsidiary of Rockefeller Capital Management, which partnered with iCapital to give Rockefeller clients access to certain kinds of investment opportunities. Many of Rockefeller Financial’s customers are wealthy investors.

FINRA Arbitration Attorneys

Published on: July 15, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) FINRA Arbitration Attorneys Are Representing This Chinese Retiree in Her Six-Figure Lawsuit

Once again, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas FINRA Arbitration Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are suing Cetera Investment Services on behalf of a Chinese investor who suffered losses in the offshore entity Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda). This claimant, an octogenarian, is pursuing up to $500K in damages for her losses.

She met her then-Cetera broker John Yin (also known as Hai Guang Yin, Haiguan Hai Yin) through East West Bank, where she and her family had accounts. This retiree thought placing the family’s assets in the US for safekeeping would be a wise decision, considering the fluctuations and risks common in her homeland.

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.