Are You An Investor Who Suffered Investment Losses in the First Liberty Building & Loan Ponzi Scam?

Published on: July 21, 2026 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Broker Misconduct Attorneys Can Explore Your Legal Options With You

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and federal prosecutors charged First Liberty Building & Loan owner Edwin Brant Frost IV with operating a $140 million Ponzi scheme that targeted hundreds of retail investors with promises of high-return, low-risk loans. Law firm Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas is actively investigating financial firms and brokers who sold these investments without proper supervision, helping victims explore legal options like FINRA arbitration to recover their losses.

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Broker Misconduct Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are investigating claims of losses related to First Liberty Building & Loan. Last year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges accusing the Georgia-based lender and owner Edwin Brant Frost IV of running a $140M Ponzi scam.

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Published on: July 17, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When You Suspect Your Alternative Investment Losses May Be Due To Broker-Dealer Negligence

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More often these days, financial advisors are marketing and selling alternative investments to all kinds of investors, including retail customers and retirees. Once only sold to high-net-worth individual investors, even less sophisticated investors without as many dollars in their accounts have been wanting to get involved. One of the biggest draws is the chance to make greater returns than with traditional investments, as well as increased portfolio diversification.

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Published on: July 17, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

How Can You Avoid Investment Fraud?

Our Savvy Broker Misconduct Attorneys Help Investors Recover Damages

According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), there are preemptive measures you can take to minimize your chances of becoming the victim of investment fraud, such as: