Why Are Priority Income Fund Investors Losing Money?

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

Are You An Investor Who Suffered Portfolio Losses While Working With Ex-LPL Broker Buddy Dean Mason?

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

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Our Delaware Statutory Trust Recovery Attorneys at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas FINRA arbitration are actively investigating brokerage firms that recommended high-risk, illiquid Zero Coupon OH Fulfillment DST investments to conservative investors and retirees. These specialized securities lawyers assist affected clients in evaluating their legal options and pursuing financial recovery for unreturned capital and improper sales practices through FINRA arbitration.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred former financial advisor Buddy Dean Mason after he would not provide records in its investigation into a customer complaint accusing him of selling away. Mason, who stepped down from working as an LPL Financial advisor earlier this year, agreed to the bar without denying or admitting to the findings.

Merrill Lynch Settles for $39M Class Action Lawsuit Alleging It Didn’t Pay Enough Interest to Clients With Cash in Retirement Accounts

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

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Following a $39 million class action settlement where Merrill Lynch was accused of paying near-zero interest on retirement cash accounts, our Broker Fraud Lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are continuing to investigate affected investors. These securities attorneys help clients evaluate whether to remain part of a class action or pursue individual FINRA arbitration to maximize their recovery for mismanaged cash sweep programs.

In a class action settlement, Merrill Lynch agreed to pay $39M over allegations that it didn’t pay enough interest to brokerage clients holding cash. Instead, contend the plaintiffs, the brokerage firm paid close-to-zero interest rates rather than market rates on the cash in their retirement accounts.

New York Regulation Best Interest Investor Lawyers

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

Representing Investors Whose Financial Advisors Prioritized Their Brokerage Firm’s Financial Interests When Making Investment Recommendations

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas features dedicated Regulation Best Interest Investor Lawyers who represent clients when financial advisors prioritize firm profits over investor interests. Operating out of their Buffalo office, these New York attorneys help victims of SEC rule violations pursue financial recovery through FINRA arbitration claims.

At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com), we represent New York investors who suffered serious losses after their financial advisor violated Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). This rule, which has been in effect since the end of June 2020, prohibits brokers from placing their own financial interests over the interests of their customers when working with them.

Are You an Investor Who Suffered Losses in Zero Coupon OH Fulfillment DST?

Published on: November 1, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

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Our Delaware Statutory Trust Recovery Attorneys at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas are investigating brokerage firms that sold high-risk, illiquid Zero Coupon OH Fulfillment DST investments to retail investors and retirees. These securities lawyers help affected clients evaluate whether their financial advisors made unsuitable recommendations, charged exorbitant upfront fees, or failed to disclose critical investment risks to pursue recovery through FINRA arbitration.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is investigating the brokerage firms that sold Zero Coupon OH Fulfillment Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) to customers. This DST, issued by sponsor Private Inland Private Capital, owns a more than 700,000 square feet single-tenant industrial center that is currently an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Rossford, Ohio.

Former Customers of Barred Broker James Walesa Report Significant Losses

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

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Former clients of barred broker James Walesa have recovered over $26M in settlements related to unsuitable private placement recommendations and undisclosed conflicts of interest involving Clearday (formerly AIU). Investors who suffered losses can still seek recovery by filing a FINRA arbitration claim against the brokerage firms that previously employed him.

Customers who suffered serious losses while working with ex-financial advisor James Thadeus Walesa already have received more than $26M in settlements. However, more investor lawsuits remain pending and even more claims could be filed. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is here to help you explore your legal options.

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