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Elderly Annuity Investor Attorney

Published on: September 25, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You An Elderly Investor Who Suffered Losses in Colorado Bankers Life Insurance?

Our Annuity Investment Loss Attorneys Can Help You Explore Your Legal Options

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) are continuing to investigate investor claims of losses involving Colorado Bankers Life Insurance and Bankers Life Insurance, which are two of the insurers owned by billionaire Greg Lindberg. On September 4, The North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance and the now defunct insurers filed a brief with the state’s appeals court claiming that Lindberg was purposely engaging in tactics to prevent billions of dollars in payouts to annuity holders.

Western Colorado Investment Loss Recovery Attorneys

Published on: September 25, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Western Colorado Investment Loss Recovery Attorneys

From Our Ridgway, CO Securities Law Offices, We Represent Investors Against US Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Our Colorado Western Slope investment fraud attorneys work with inexperienced investors, retirees, elderly investors, high-net-worth investors, sophisticated investors, and institutional investors in pursuing the damages they are owed because their broker or investment adviser was negligent or engaged in some type of financial advisor misconduct. We have law offices conveniently located in both Ridgway and Denver.

Failure to Supervise Attorneys

Published on: September 18, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Continue to Investigate Oppenheimer Over Horizon Private Equity III Losses

Broker-Dealer Allegedly Neglected To Stop Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scam By Former Financial Advisor

For the past two years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) have been investigating claims of losses by investors who were defrauded in the alleged $120M Horizon Private Equity III Ponzi scam. While Oppenheimer does not appear to have been directly involved in the fraud, run by its ex-broker John Woods in Georgia, there appear to be grounds for suing the broker-dealer for its purported gross negligence and failure to properly supervise this financial advisor.

Non-traded REIT Loss Attorneys

Published on: September 18, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

How Do I Sue My Broker For My Non-Traded REIT Losses?

SEC Fines Legendary Real Estate Investment Trust Advisers Over Alleged Misuse of Investors’ Funds

Investing in a non-traded real estate investment trust can be risky, which is why most non-traded REITs are typically unsuitable for many retail investors, conservative investors, and older seniors. If you suffered significant losses in this type of investment, and you suspect financial advisor misconduct, including investment recommendations that may have been inappropriate given your age or risk tolerance level, it is important that you explore your legal options right away.

Oregon Investment Loss Recovery Law Firm

Published on: September 18, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Oregon Investment Loss Recovery Law Firm

Skilled Portland, Oregon Investment Loss Recovery Law Firm Focused on Fighting For Investors

If you sustained investment losses to your portfolio, it can be hard to know for sure who, if anyone, should be held liable. For example, did you lose money in your account because of the result of the normal ups and downs of the market? What responsibility, if any, does your financial advisor have in all of this? Should you sue the issuer of a financial product that is now suspected of being part of a mass Ponzi scam?

Annuity Loss Lawyers

Published on: September 18, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did Former Cetera Broker Hui Zhang Sell You Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Annuities?

Our Broker Fraud Lawyers Are Investigating Investors’ Losses

Since 2020, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) have been representing clients against Cetera Investment Services and the many other broker-dealers that allegedly unsuitably marketed and sold Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) to international investors, including those from China, Japan, and Central America. To date, we have filed over 100 broker fraud lawsuits seeking damages on their behalf.

Dallas Investor Lawyers

Published on: September 18, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Dallas Investor Lawyers

Our Texas Investment Loss Law Firm Has Helped Thousands Recoup Their Losses From Brokerage Firms

For over 30 years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) have been working with Texas investors to pursue damages from US-based broker-dealers whose negligence or misconduct played a part in causing their investment losses. From our law offices in Dallas and Houston, we have The Lone Star State covered when it comes to providing retail investors, retirees, seniors, high-net-worth investors, and institutional investors with the quality securities law representation they need.

San Francisco Securities Lawyers

Published on: September 13, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Representing Bay Area Investors Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Since 1990, our trusted San Francisco Securities Lawyers have been working with retail investors, retirees of all ages, older investors, high-net-worth individual investors, ultra-high-net-worth investors, institutional investors, and others throughout the Bay Area and the surrounding areas in recovering the damages they are owed due to financial advisor misconduct or negligence. We also represent international investors who live abroad but have California brokerage accounts.

Unfortunately, securities fraud involving brokers and investment advisers does happen. While the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the California Department of Corporations (DOC), and even prosecutors can investigate your allegations against a brokerage firm or investment adviser, if you want to maximize your chances for a full financial recovery, your best bet is to retain the services of a respected San Francisco securities law firm that knows how to fight for you.

Securities Law Services

Published on: September 5, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Tokyo Couple Suffers Northstar (Bermuda) Losses While Working With Bankoh Investment Services

Foreign Nationals File Six-Figure FINRA Lawsuit Against US Brokerage Firm

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, Securities Law Services (investorlawyers.com) have filed yet another Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) investment loss claim against Bank of Hawaii affiliate Bankoh Investment Services. This time, the claimants are an older Japanese couple who are seeking up to $500K in damages.

Non-Traded REIT Loss Attorney

Published on: September 5, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Investigating Investment Losses Involving Silver Star Properties REIT

Our Non-Traded REIT Loss Attorney Team Pursue Damages For Investors From US Brokerage Firms

If you are an investor in Silver Star Properties REIT and you are seeking to explore your legal options, please contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) today. This publicly listed, non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT), formerly known as Hartman Short Term Income Properties XX, Inc., is under scrutiny in the wake of quarterly reports to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), suspension of investor distributions earlier this year, and its own investigation of founder Allen Hartman. The non-traded REIT’s board removed him following alleged fiduciary violations. In May 2023, new CEO Mark Torok resigned after just several months on the job.