Barred Iowa Financial Advisor Is Accused of Running $11M Ponzi Scam That Defrauded Investors

Published on: November 4, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Investigates Selling Away Losses Involving Customers of Indicted Ex-LPL Financial Broker William Bernard Tunink

Former LPL Financial stockbroker William Bernard Tunink has been federally indicted for allegedly operating an $11 million Ponzi scheme that cost investors over $2 million through unauthorized “selling away” investments. Law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is currently investigating these claims and urging affected investors to seek legal recourse against the broker and brokerage firm.

If you are an investor who suffered losses while working with former LPL Financial stockbroker William (Bill) Bernard Tunink, contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) today. The former longtime broker was recently indicted on federal criminal charges of 10 counts of wire fraud related to an alleged long-term Ponzi scam that defrauded investors from whom he raised $11M. Their losses from the scheme reportedly exceed $2M and allegedly involved selling away.

Did You Suffer Investment Losses While Working With Former Realta Equities Financial Advisor Gilbert Conrad

Published on: November 3, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Investigating

FINRA suspended former Realta Equities broker Gilbert Conrad after discovering he secretly paid clients $139,000 to settle disputes outside his firm, adding to a history of customer claims alleging over $2 million in losses from unsuitable recommendations and overconcentration. Securities law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is currently investigating claims on behalf of Conrad’s former clients to evaluate grounds for filing FINRA arbitration recovery lawsuits.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended previously registered New York broker Gilbert Russell Conrad (G. Russell Conrad) after finding that he paid two clients $139,000 to settle complaints without telling his broker-dealer of record at the time. Brokers are not allowed to privately resolve customer disputes. The secret client payments were discovered after the two customers went on to file FINRA arbitration claims.

Are Zero-coupon DSTs A Safe Investment?

Published on: November 3, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Delaware Statutory Trust Recovery Attorneys Are Investigating Investor Losses

Zero-coupon Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are highly leveraged, complex 1031 exchange investments that offer no cash distributions, expose investors to “phantom income” tax liabilities, and carry significant illiquidity risks. The law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is investigating claims against brokers who unsuitably recommended these risky Reg D offerings to retail customers and conservative retirees without properly disclosing the associated risks and high fees.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is representing investors who suffered losses in zero-coupon Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), which are also referred to as zero-cash-flow DSTs or zero DSTs. Structured as a Regulation D offering meant for investors looking to solve tax and structural issues with a1031 Exchange, this is a risky unsuitable investment for retail customers and conservative seniors.

Couple Sues Capulent and Brokers Over The Nine at Memphis DST Losses

Published on: November 3, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Representing These Investors in Their Six-Figure FINRA Lawsuit

Two Georgia retirees are seeking up to $500,000 in FINRA arbitration after facing a near-total loss of their principal in The Nine at Memphis Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), a complex private placement issued by Versity Investments. Represented by law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, the couple alleges that brokerage firm Capulent and its financial advisors unsuitably recommended the illiquid, high-risk real estate trust and overconcentrated their account.

Two Georgia retirees are seeking up to $500,000 over losses they sustained in The Nine at Memphis Delaware Statutory Trust (The Nine DST) from Versity Investments (now known as Crew Enterprises). The Respondents in their FINRA arbitration claim are Capulent and its brokers Edwards Eric Fernandez and Justin Matthew Bachman.

Why Are Autocallable Structured Notes Too Risky For Many Investors?

Published on: November 3, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Structured Product Loss Lawyers Represent Claimants Against Broker-Dealers

Autocallable structured notes are complex, high-risk debt investments that expose retail investors to severe risks—including downside principal loss, issuer default, illiquidity, and capped upsides—despite often being aggressively marketed as safe, high-yield bond alternatives. Consequently, the law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is investigating and representing investors in FINRA arbitration claims against broker-dealers for unsuitable recommendations, misrepresentations, and prioritizing high commission fees over client interests.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is continuing to investigate claims of investors losses involving autocallable structured notes. Even though these high-risk, complex products can be sold to retail investors, they remain unsuitable for many of them and even for certain sophisticated, and accredited investors. This is why it is important that your financial advisor conduct the proper due diligence before marketing and selling autocallable structured notes to you.

Why Are Priority Income Fund Investors Losing Money?

Published on: November 2, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Explore Your Legal Options With One Of Our Trusted Collateralized Loan Obligation Loss Attorneys

Our Income Fund Loss Lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are actively investigating brokerage firms that unsuitably recommended Priority Income Fund to retail investors and retirees who are now facing massive portfolio losses. These experienced securities attorneys assist affected clients in evaluating their legal options and pursuing financial recovery through FINRA arbitration for misrepresented risks, excessive fees, and severe NAV declines.

As a Priority Income Fund investor, you may be wondering about the recent losses to your investment. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) can help you figure out what happened and whether you have grounds for suing your financial advisor.

CAI Investments Manufacturing Essential Asset DST Investor Sues Capulent and Two Brokers Kyle Shelley and Justin Bachman For Up to $500,000

Published on: November 2, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Delaware Statutory Trust Loss Recovery Attorneys Are Representing This Claimant in FINRA Arbitration

Our Delaware Statutory Trust Loss Recovery Attorneys at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are representing a Michigan retiree in a FINRA arbitration claim seeking up to $500,000 against Capulent and two of its brokers over the unsuitable recommendation of CAI Investments Manufacturing Essential Asset DST. These experienced securities lawyers assist clients in recovering damages for overconcentration, misrepresentation of risks, and near-total loss of principal resulting from high-risk DST investments.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is representing a Michigan retiree who is suing brokerage firm Capulent and two of its financial advisors, Kyle Edward Shelley and Justin Matthew Bachman, for up to $500,000. This is an investor with no prior experience in Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) or DST funds. Despite making it clear to the broker-dealer that his assets were for retirement, and he did not want any undue risk, Capulent unsuitably recommended and sold Manufacturing Essential Asset DST from CAI Investments to this customer.

Former MML Investors Services Financial Services Associated Person Pleads Guilty to $3.8M Ponzi Scam

Published on: November 2, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Ponzi Fraud Lawyers Are Investigating and Offering Free Case Assessments to Victims

Our Ponzi Fraud Lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are investigating claims on behalf of victims affected by a $3.8 million Ponzi scheme run by former MML Investors Services associated person Trevor Uhls. These experienced securities attorneys assist defrauded investors in evaluating their legal options and pursuing recovery from responsible broker-dealers through FINRA arbitration.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is investigating claims of investor losses related to a Ponzi scheme run by Trevor Uhls. He was operating out of a branch office of brokerage firm MML Investors Services, which is owned by insurer MassMutual. At least 60 investors were defrauded in the $3.8M investment fraud to which Uhls pleaded guilty.

Why Greenbacker Renewable Energy Investors Are Worried About The Proposed Merger With MN8 Energy Holdings

Published on: November 2, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Greenbacker Renewable Energy Attorneys to Explore Your Legal Options

Our private placement loss lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are actively investigating brokerages that unsuitably recommended Greenbacker Renewable Energy to investors who are now facing significant financial losses. Following a proposed merger with MN8 Energy Holdings that could force shareholders to absorb an 80% loss, these securities attorneys help clients evaluate their legal options to pursue recovery through FINRA arbitration.

If you are a Greenbacker Renewable Energy investor, you may want to explore your legal options. A proposed acquisition by MN8 Energy Holdings could leave shareholders of this non-traded limited liability company looking at $1.71/share – $1.83/ share (or even lower) after paying $10 -$9.186/share if the deal goes through. Greenbacker investors would be taking on a more than 80% loss.

Denver, CO Institutional Investor Securities Law Firm

Published on: November 2, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

We Work With Pension Funds, Mutual Funds, Foundations, Endowment Funds, Retirement Funds, Hedge Funds, and Others To Pursue Their Financial Recovery From Broker-Dealers

Our Colorado Institutional Investor Attorneys at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas represent pension funds, endowments, charities, and other institutions in recovering losses caused by broker-dealer negligence or misconduct. These securities lawyers guide clients through FINRA arbitration to counter sophisticated investor defense tactics and pursue full financial recovery, including compensatory damages and legal fees.

For more than 30 years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Colorado Institutional Investor Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) have represented institutional investors throughout the Denver area and the surrounding Colorado cities in recouping the losses they sustained because their brokers were negligent or careless. Recognized for our skills in dealing with the most complex kinds of securities claims against broker-dealers, our securities law firm has a collective more than 100 years of experience in securities law and the securities industry. We are seasoned Denver, CO institutional investor loss attorneys that have won awards or negotiated settlements for thousands of clients.

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Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Investigates Selling Away Losses Involving Customers of Indicted Ex-LPL Financial Broker William Bernard Tunink

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Investigating

Our Delaware Statutory Trust Recovery Attorneys Are Investigating Investor Losses

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Representing These Investors in Their Six-Figure FINRA Lawsuit

Our Structured Product Loss Lawyers Represent Claimants Against Broker-Dealers

Explore Your Legal Options With One Of Our Trusted Collateralized Loan Obligation Loss Attorneys

Our Delaware Statutory Trust Loss Recovery Attorneys Are Representing This Claimant in FINRA Arbitration

Our Ponzi Fraud Lawyers Are Investigating and Offering Free Case Assessments to Victims

Contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Greenbacker Renewable Energy Attorneys to Explore Your Legal Options

We Work With Pension Funds, Mutual Funds, Foundations, Endowment Funds, Retirement Funds, Hedge Funds, and Others To Pursue Their Financial Recovery From Broker-Dealers