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Emerson Equity and Broker Baldini Sued for $1M+ in Inspired Healthcare Capital DST Losses

Published on: November 7, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Investors Sue Emerson Equity and Broker Dominic Julio Baldini Over Inspired Healthcare Capital Losses

Our Delaware Statutory Trust Recovery Lawyers Are Representing These Claimants in Their FINRA Lawsuits

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyer.com) has filed two separate investment loss recovery claims against Emerson Equity and its registered representative Dominic Julio Baldini over losses these investors sustained in Inspired Healthcare Capital Trust (IHC) and its Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs).

Texas Investor Sues Landolt Securities Over GWG L Bond Losses

Published on: November 7, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Brokers Ting Chen and Donald McKiernan Are Respondents In This FINRA Lawsuit

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas GWG L Bond Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) is representing an elderly Dallas, TX investor in his six-figure GWG investment loss recovery claim against brokerage firm Landolt Securities and its registered representatives Ting Kuo Chen and Donald Trenley McKiernan.

Our Client is a public investor who made it clear from the start that he did not want to invest in any risky investments because of his age and proximity to retirement.

Chicago Securities Lawyers Fight for Investors to Recoup Losses from Negligent Brokerage Firms

Published on: November 7, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

We Represent Illinois Investors In Recouping Losses From Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

From our Chicago securities law office, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) works with investors throughout the Prairie State in holding brokerage firms and investment advisers liable because they did not properly supervise their brokers and activities in customers’ accounts. Established in 1990, we are a seasoned Illinois investment loss recovery law firm.

Many of us used to be financial advisors who quit that industry because we did not like how a lot of our former colleagues treated their customers. Their bad practices and careless behaviors resulted in significant losses for many. It is why we do what we do now, which is to hold brokerage firms liable for their lax supervision and other negligent practices.

Founders of Versity Investments Face Lawsuits Alleging Misappropriation of Investor Funds

Published on: November 7, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You An Investor Who Suffered Losses in Versity Investments?

If Your Broker Sold You These DSTs, Contact Our Regulation D Investor Attorneys Today

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyer.com) is representing investors who have suffered losses in Versity Investments (NKA) Crew Enterprises. The alternative asset firm and a few of its top executives are accused of perpetuating a more than $56M investor scam.

More Easterly ROCMuni Fund Investors from Paducah, KY Sue Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. For Up To $500,000

Published on: November 7, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Couple Is Alleging Unsuitability and Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Their FINRA Lawsuit Against The Broker-Dealer

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas ROCMuni Fraud Recovery Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are representing two more Claimants from Paducah, Kentucky, who suffered serious portfolio losses after Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. broker Adam Chustz allegedly unsuitably recommended the Easterly ROCMuni High Income Fund. Now, the couple is suing the broker-dealer for up to $500K in damages.

From the start, these investors made it very clear that their money needed to be kept safe and liquid. While initially their funds were placed in a “smart rate” account that was supposed to guarantee liquidity and security, in addition to growth, Stifel would later unsuitably recommend the Easterly ROCMuni High Income Fund, which it allegedly misrepresented as a low-risk, municipal bond investment.

I’m A Customer of Former Stifel Broker Chuck Roberts. What Should I Do About My Portfolio Losses?

Published on: November 7, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Brokerage Firm Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Has To Pay More Than $140M To Clients

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Alternative Investment Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are continuing to investigate claims of losses involving former customers of ex-Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. stockbroker Chuck A. Roberts. Already, the brokerage firm has to pay more than $140,000,000 in settlements and awards to its clients to whom it sold structured notes.

Most recently, this included over $2M in settlements for customer disputes alleging negligence, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and more. There was also the $10.5M structured note settlement Stifel agreed to pay, as well as the $133M Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) award that arbitrators ordered the broker-dealer to pay to a family that accused the firm of overconcentration, supervisory failures, and Regulation Best Interest violations.

New York Overconcentration Attorneys

Published on: November 7, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

We Are A Nationally Recognized Securities Law Firm That Represents NY Investors Against Wall Street Firms and Other US Broker-Dealers

If you are a New York investor who sustained serious losses because of a failure to diversify in your brokerage account by your financial advisor, you may be able to pursue damages for overconcentration.

At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas our New York Overconcentration Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) represent clients throughout the Empire State with investment loss recovery claims against broker-dealers. Contact our Buffalo, NY securities law office to schedule your free, no obligation case assessment.

California Investor Files Six-Figure Versity Equity Investment Lawsuit Against Emerson Equity

Published on: November 7, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Delaware Statutory Fraud Attorneys Are Representing This Middle-Aged Investor

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Delaware Statutory Fraud Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are representing a Costa Mesa, CA Claimant who is suing Emerson Equity and financial advisor Dominic Julio Baldini for up to $500,000 over losses he sustained in Versity Investments (KNA Crew Enterprises).

The investor is a middle-aged businessman who entrusted a healthy amount of his savings and retirement money to the brokerage firm. Unfortunately, instead of receiving prudent investment advice from the Respondents, it was allegedly unsuitably recommended that he place his money in risky Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) from Versity Investments.

Illinois Investor Sues Open to the Public Investing

Published on: October 22, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Illinois Investor Sues Open to the Public Investing After Losing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

Unauthorized Third Party Accessed Her Brokerage Account And Made Trades Without Permission

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Securities Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) is representing an investor who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in life savings within a matter of hours after a third party gained unauthorized access to her account with Open to the Public Investing.

Our IHC Investor Recovery Attorneys Can Help Investors Recover IHC Losses

Published on: October 22, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You an Austin, TX Investor Whose Realized Financial Broker Sold You Inspired Healthcare Capital DSTs?

If You Have Suffered IHC Losses, Contact Our Texas Broker-Dealer Negligence Law Firm Today

In Austin, Texas, the Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Investor Recovery Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) is offering free, no obligation case assessments to investors who were marketed and sold Inspired Healthcare Capital (IHC) Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) by brokerage firm Realized Financial, Inc.