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Oregon FINRA Attorneys

Published on: February 28, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Represent Investors in Recouping Their Broker Fraud Losses

Suffering serious investment losses is never easy, especially when this could have been avoided were it not for the negligent or wrongful actions of your financial advisor. At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) we represent Oregon investors against brokerage firms all over the United States in pursuing damages for the financial harm they have suffered because of broker misconduct.

To schedule your free, no-obligation case assessment, contact our Portland investment fraud and securities law firm at (971) 285-3075.

Misrepresentations or Omissions

Published on: February 28, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When Your Investor Loss Are Due To Broker Misrepresentations or Omissions

Our Broker Negligence Lawyers Can Help You Explore Your Legal Options

Stockbrokers and investment advisers are supposed to provide you with appropriate financial advice. This includes their duty to give you a full and accurate depiction of the financial product, trade, or investing strategy they are recommending, as well as fully inform you about all of the risks.

Investment Fraud Attorneys

Published on: February 28, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You a Latin America Retiree Who Suffered Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Investor Losses?

Our Northstar (Bermuda) Lawyers Represent International Investors Against US-Based Brokerage Firms

Whether you are a Latin American investor who is a US resident or one who lives abroad if your brokerage firm unsuitably recommended and sold you Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) products, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) may be able to help. For over two years, we have been going after the broker-dealers and their registered representatives that marketed and sold Northstar (Bermuda) annuities and annuity-like investments to foreign nationals.

Elder Financial Abuse

Published on: February 28, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Why Older Investors Suffering From Dementia Are Vulnerable To Broker Fraud

Barred Fifth Third Securities Financial Advisor Is Accused of Elder Financial Abuse

Our skilled Elder Financial Abuse lawyers represent older investors in pursuing damages from the brokers and investment advisors whose actions caused them to sustain serious investment losses. Our clients also include older investors who are suffering from Dementia or other serious health issues.

Annuity Investment Loss Attorneys

Published on: February 15, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

An Update for Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Investors

Our Trusted Annuity Fraud Lawyers Continue to Pursue Brokerage Firms Over Investment Losses

In a February 3 letter, Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Ltd. (in Liquidation) notified shareholders that the substantive hearing of the Segregation Application will occur from April 24 to May 2, 2023, at the Supreme Court of Bermuda. It will be attended by attorneys for the joint provisional liquidators (JPLs), the Class Representatives, and the Amicus Curae. The letter also stated that the JPLs have filed a lawsuit in US Bankruptcy Court against Northstar (Bermuda) owner Greg Lindberg, his Global Growth Holdings, its affiliates, and others. Lindberg, who is currently out of prison, is awaiting a retrial and is also facing other criminal and regulatory charges.

RIA Investor Loss Lawyers

Published on: February 15, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs)

Our Trusted RIA Investment Advisor Loss Lawyers Represent Investors

If you have suffered investor losses that you suspect may have been caused by the negligence or misconduct of your registered investment advisor, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) may be able to help. We represent retail investors, retirees, elderly investors, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individual investors in recouping their portfolio losses from RIAs.

Alternative Investment Loss Lawyers

Published on: February 15, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did You Invest in Private Placements That Were Too Risky For You?

Our Alternative Investment Loss Lawyers Are Investigating Brokers That May Have Unsuitably Marketed Legion Capital Corp. To Customers

Private placements are typically risky, illiquid investments and ideally should only be recommended to accredited investors that meet certain income level thresholds and/or are financially sophisticated. That said, even experienced, wealthy investors fall victim to unsuitable recommendations by a broker.

Broker Negligence Lawyers

Published on: February 15, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When Unsuitable Structured Product Recommendations Lead To Investor Losses

Centaurus Financial & Brokers Fined Over $1M For Marketing Variable Interest Rate Investments To Retail Customers

Once again, Centaurus Financial is making headlines for allegedly unsuitably recommending financial products that were too risky for retail customers. This time the investments were variable interest rate structured products, which are complex, illiquid, and have maturity rates of 15 years or greater.

Financial Advisor Negligence Attorneys

Published on: February 15, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You The Victim of Stockbroker Negligence?

Our Trusted Financial Advisor Negligence Attorneys May Be Able To Help

When many people think of investor losses caused by broker misconduct they often assume that intentional wrongdoing was involved. However, that is not always the case. Unsuitable investment recommendations, misrepresentations and omissions, and overconcentration in a customer’s account (along with a failure to diversify investments) may also be a result of broker negligence. Either way, whether you suffered losses due to stockbroker fraud or negligence, you may be able to sue your brokerage firm and their registered representative for damages. But first, you need to find out whether you have grounds for a securities claim.

What To Look For When Selecting Securities Fraud Lawyers

Published on: February 7, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Has Been Fighting for Investor For Over 30 Years

If you are an investor who is looking to recover your portfolio losses that may have been caused by broker fraud or negligence, it is important that you retain the services of knowledgeable Securities Fraud Lawyers that can represent you. But how do you know what to look for when hiring legal representation?

At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) we have been fighting for retail customers, retirees, accredited investors, high-net-worth investors, and institutional investors for over 30 years. Known and well-regarded by our peers and others throughout the industry, we represent clients all over the United States and have collectively recovered many millions of dollars on their behalf.