California Retirees Files Six-Figure REIT Loss Lawsuit Against Independent Financial Group

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

Claimants Allege Broker Unsuitably Recommended Moody National REIT II and Strategic Student and Senior Housing Trust

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Non-Traded REIT Investor Lawyers are representing a California retiree couple in a FINRA arbitration lawsuit against Independent Financial Group, seeking up to $500,000 for losses in illiquid, high-risk non-traded REITs. The retirees allege that advisor Peter Shen unsuitably recommended and overconcentrated their portfolio in Moody National REIT II and Strategic Student and Senior Housing Trust despite their low-risk preferences.

In FINRA arbitration, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Non-Traded REIT Investor Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) are representing two California investors who are suing Independent Financial Group for up to $500,000 in damages. The Claimants are a retiree couple who entrusted the broker-dealer and financial advisor Peter Shen to take care of their assets. Instead, they contend, the Respondents went on to give them bad investment advice and involve them in non-traded real estate investment trusts (non-traded REITs) Moody National REIT II and Strategic Student and Senior Housing Trust.

Tax Shelter Land Deals Are On IRS Dirty Dozen List Of Possible Scams

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

FINRA Arbitration Panel Awards Syndicated Conservation Easement Investors $509,000 In Damages Against The Strategic Financial Alliance

A FINRA arbitration panel awarded investors $509,000 in damages against The Strategic Financial Alliance over the unsuitable recommendation of syndicated conservation easements. Law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is actively investigating brokerage firms that sold these high-risk tax shelters to retail clients.

A family of investors was awarded $509,000 by a FINRA arbitration panel in their broker fraud case against The Strategic Financial Alliance. The Claimants accused the broker-dealer of unsuitably recommended syndicated conservation land easements (SCEs) that they said led to significant investment losses, along with other portfolio losses involving whole life insurance policies and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Why Are Greenbacker Renewable Energy Investors Looking At Losses?

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

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Are Investigating The Brokers That Sold This Alternative Investment

If you are a Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company (GREC) investor who is needing to explore your legal options, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) wants to talk to you. The alternative asset company is looking at substantial losses following its announced acquisition by MN8 Energy Holdings.

While Greenbacker shares were originally sold for $10 – $9.186/share, —depending on which class an investor purchased—these same shareholders are now expected to receive about $1.71/share (plus possibly another $0.12/share in contingent consideration ) upon the closing of the acquisition. This means that Greenbacker investors are looking at a loss of more than 80% of the original share price.

Retiree Sues Western International Securities Over GWG L Bond Losses

Published on: August 22, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Representing This Claimant and Many Others

A 69-year-old retiree has filed a FINRA arbitration claim against Western International Securities after suffering total losses on her high-risk GWG L Bond investments. Represented by the law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, she accuses the brokerage firm of making unsuitable recommendations, failing to disclose risks, and prioritizing high commissions over her financial security.

A 69-year-old retiree has filed a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claim against Western International Securities after she suffered significant losses in GWG Holdings. In her six-figure investor lawsuit, she is accusing the brokerage firm of self-dealing and making unsuitable investment recommendations in this alternative asset firm that is now accused of running a more than $1.6B Ponzi scam. The Claimant is looking at a complete total loss of the principal she invested in GWG’s L Bonds.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Investigating Fired UBS Financial Advisor Mark Sullivan

Published on: August 22, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Longtime Broker Is Accused of Making Hundreds of Unauthorized Trades in Two Customers’ Accounts

Law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is investigating former UBS financial advisor Mark Lawrence Sullivan after he was fired and subsequently suspended by FINRA over allegations of executing hundreds of unauthorized trades. The firm is encouraging affected investors who suffered losses due to Sullivan’s unauthorized trading or broker misconduct to reach out for a free consultation.

If you have suffered investment losses while working with former UBS stockbroker Mark Lawrence Sullivan, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) wants to talk to you. Sullivan was recently suspended for three months by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for allegedly exercising unauthorized discretionand mismarking tickets in customer accounts. This purportedly included making 581 trades in two clients’ accounts without getting their written authorization.

San Francisco Misrepresentations and Omissions Law Firm

Published on: August 22, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

We Help Northern California Investors Who Suffered Investment Losses Because Their Broker Gave Them False, Incomplete, or Inaccurate Facts

The law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas represents Northern California investors who have suffered financial losses due to false statements or undisclosed material facts from their brokers. They advise victims against directly confronting their financial advisors and instead offer free consultations to help clients pursue recovery through FINRA arbitration.

At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com), we represent investors in the San Francisco Bay Area and the surrounding regions who were the victims of misrepresentations or omissionsby their financial advisor. Brokers have a duty to provide full and fair disclosure when recommending a stock, investment strategy, security, financial product, or an alternative investment to a customer. This is important because it allows the investor to make fully informed decisions.

Bahamas Investor Sues Truist Investment Services Over Northstar Financial Services Bermuda Losses

Published on: August 22, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Northstar (Bermuda) Investor Lawyers Are Representing This Claimant in His Six-Figure FINRA Lawsuit

A Nassau, Bahamas retiree is suing Truist Investment Services through FINRA arbitration for up to $500,000 after advisors unsuitably recommended and overconcentrated his funds in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda), a risky offshore entity that subsequently went bankrupt. Represented by the law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, the suit alleges that the firm made misrepresentations and falsely guaranteed principal safety for an investment scheme whose owner defrauded investors.

A Nassau, Bahamas retiree is suing Truist Investment Services for up to $500K over losses he sustained in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda). This was someone who wanted his money in the United States because he considered it a safe financial haven. Instead, Truist went on to unsuitably recommend this offshore entity, which has since filed for bankruptcy protection and is now defunct. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is representing this Claimant in FINRA arbitration.

Did Ex-Morgan Stanley Broker Theodore Byrer Ignore Your Best Interests When By Recommending an Unsuitable Trading Strategy?

Published on: August 22, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Are Investigating Claims Of Losses By His Former Customers Involving Options Trading, Unauthorized Trading, and More

The law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas broker misconduct lawyer group is investigating investor loss claims against former Morgan Stanley broker Theodore Byrer, who was suspended by FINRA for unauthorized trading and unsuitably recommending risky options trading strategies to unsophisticated clients. Affected investors who suffered financial losses due to Byrer’s alleged misconduct are encouraged to seek a free consultation to explore potential recovery options through legal action against his former brokerage firm.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas broker misconduct lawyer team (investorlawyers.com) are speaking to investors who suffered losses while working with now suspended former financial advisor Theodore William Byrer. Morgan Stanley fired him in 2023 following allegations of unauthorized trading in customer accounts. Byrer went on to become an International Assets Advisory broker until 2024.

As Priority Income Fund’s NAV Continues Decline, Investors Are Exploring Their Legal Options

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

Our Closed-End Fund Loss Recovery Lawyers Want To Talk To You

Following a severe drop in Priority Income Fund’s net asset value, Closed-End Fund Loss Recovery Lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are investigating brokerage firms that unsuitably recommended this high-risk alternative investment to retail clients. The firm has already filed FINRA arbitration lawsuits against several broker-dealers to help affected investors recover their financial losses.

If you are an investor who has suffered losses in Priority Income Fund, contact the Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Closed-End Fund Loss Recovery Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) right away. We represent investors of this closed-end fund in Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration.

Are You An Investor Who Suffered Losses While Using Online Brokerage Platform Tastytrade

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

Our Broker Misconduct Lawyers Are Investigating

Following FINRA fines against Tastytrade for unreported customer complaints and best-execution violations, broker misconduct lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are investigating investor losses tied to the platform. The firm is helping affected clients evaluate legal options, including potential FINRA arbitration claims over supervisory failures and unauthorized third-party account breaches.

If you are retail investor who suffered significant losses on tastytrade, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) wants to talk to you. This online brokerage platform is for self-directed investors and has a focus on futures trading and options. It recently came under scrutiny by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and our own securities fraud law firm.