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Mutual Fund Switching Loss Attorneys

Published on: July 23, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did You Suffer Mutual Fund Losses While Working With Suspended Florida Broker John Wigmore Reilly III?

Ex-Securities Research Financial Advisor Accused of Best Interest Violations

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Mutual Fund Switching Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are offering free, no obligation case assessments to customers of former stockbroker John Reilly III. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) suspended him for three months after finding that he purportedly violated customers’ best interests when he allegedly engaged in mutual fund switching that resulted in excessive sales fees for two older investors.

Healthcare Trust REIT Law Firm

Published on: July 23, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You A Healthcare Trust Non-Traded REIT Investor Who Suffered Serious Losses? Our Healthcare Trust REIT Law Firm Is Continuing To Investigate Allegations Against Financial Advisors

If you sustained losses in Healthcare Trust Inc. (HTI), please contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) today so that we can help you determine whether you have grounds for a broker misconduct claim against your financial advisor. This publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT)— formerly called Healthcare Trust II (ARC Healthcare Trust II)—was closed off to new investors a while back. However, there have been concerns that the stockbrokers that marketed and sold this alternative investment to clients may have unsuitably recommended Healthcare Trust to some and, also, allegedly misrepresented the risks.

With its limited operating history as an emerging growth company, this non-traded REIT was always a high-risk proposition for investors. Healthcare Trust is very illiquid, offering materials by sponsor AR Global even indicated that its offering price was “arbitrarily” determined, and there were purported conflicts of interest between HTI investors and other parties involved. Also, high commissions and other fees were charged to broker-dealers, dealer managers, and others. Add those up and that means that less than 87% of Hospitality Trust investors’ money end up actually going into this investment.

Stockbroker Misconduct Attorney

Published on: July 23, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When Structured Products Involving Stockbroker Misconduct Leads To Investment Losses. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Stockbroker Misconduct Attorney Team Represents Investors Against Brokerage Firms

If you have sustained losses in a structured product, contact our securities law firm today. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Stockbroker Misconduct Attorney Teams (investorlawyers.com) have been fighting for investors against brokers and their firms for over 30 years.

What Are Structured Products?

Shopoff Investor Loss Attorney

Published on: July 23, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Financial Advisor Fraud Allegations Continue To Follow Broker Bill Shopoff

Our Shopoff Investor Loss Attorney Team Continues To Investigate Customer Claims

More than four years after the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) filed a case accusing William Shopoff (Bill), Shopoff Securities, and Stephen Shopoff for allegedly running a $12.5M Ponzi scam, allegations of broker fraud continue to be brought by former customers. This is why Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is offering free, initial case consultations to those wishing to determine whether they have grounds for a claim seeking damages.

GWG L Bond Loss Recovery Attorney

Published on: June 17, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

GWG Investors Awarded More Than $600K in FINRA Lawsuit Against Cornerstone Financial Planning

Investment Adviser John Wolf Is A Respondent In This Broker Fraud Claim

Two investors were awarded $613,825K in compensatory damages from their GWG L Bond loss recovery lawsuit against Cornerstone Financial Planning and its financial advisor John William Wolf. The claimants had alleged unsuitability, misrepresentation, negligence, gross negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty. Wolf, who is no longer a Cornerstone stockbroker, remains a registered investment adviser with this firm.

L Bond Loss Recovery Law Firm

Published on: April 30, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Retired Washington Couple Sues Arete Wealth Management Over GWG L Bonds

Claimants Worked With A Center Street Securities Broker Prior to That Firm’s Acquisition By Arete

Two senior investors are seeking up to $500K in damages from brokerage firm Arete Wealth Management over losses they sustained in GWG L Bonds. They contend that their former broker James Joseph Toddy allegedly unsuitably recommended GWG Holdings to them while providing no meaningful disclosure of the many risks involved. This is considered making misrepresentations and omissions. Now, the Washington State couple is seeking up to $500K in damages from Arete.

Mississippi Elder Financial Abuse Attorneys

Published on: April 15, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Mississippi Elder Financial Abuse Attorneys

Working With Older Investors and Their Families Throughout The Magnolia State In Recouping The Damages Owed By Their Brokers

According to the AARP, elder financial exploitation costs victims ages 60 and older more than $28.3 billion dollars every year. The nonprofit organization reports that 70% of these losses were caused by perpetrators the older persons knew, including friends, acquaintances, relatives, and investment professionals. From our Gulfport, MS elder financial abuse law offices, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represent elderly investors and their loved ones in pursuing damages from the financial advisors who committed such crimes.

iCap Investment Loss Recovery Attorneys

Published on: April 15, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

iCap Investors, Left In The Lurch Over Reg D Private Placement Losses, Explore Legal Options with Our iCap Investment Loss Recovery Attorneys

FBI And SEC May Be Investigating Whether Real Estate Investment Firm Was A Ponzi Scam

If you are one of the approximately 1800 investors in iCap who has been wondering how to recoup your losses, please contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) to request your free, no-obligation case assessment. Following recent allegations by third-party restructuring company Palladin that the Washington State-based real estate investment firm may have been a Ponzi scam, now there are reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting a criminal investigation and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is performing a regulatory one.

Financial Advisor Fraud

Published on: April 15, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

How To Sue Your Stockbroker For Financial Advisor Fraud

Contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Today For Your Free Consultation

Going after your broker-dealer and their registered investment adviser for stockbroker fraud that caused you portfolio losses can be a daunting task. It is one of the many reasons you should contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) to schedule a no obligation, initial case assessment. One of our seasoned financial advisor misconduct attorneys can help you determine whether you have grounds for filing a lawsuit for damages.

Oregon Elder Financial Abuse Attorneys

Published on: April 15, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Oregon Elder Financial Abuse Attorneys are Fighting For The Victims of Senior Investor Fraud and Their Loved Ones Throughout The Beaver State

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represents older Oregon investors who have suffered losses because of the fraudulent or negligent conduct of brokers and investment advisers. If you suspect that you or a loved one are the victim of this type of exploitation, contact our Portland, OR elder financial abuse law office today to request your free, no obligation case assessment. We can help you determine whether you have grounds for a legal claim.

What Is Elder Financial Abuse?