Securities Misrepresentation Attorney - Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce

Feb 9, 2021

Dallas, Texas Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did Richard Demetriou Cause You Investment Losses? Richard Demetriou, a registered representative with Titan Securities of Dallas Texas, was named a Respondent in a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) complaint alleging that he made numerous misrepresentations to prospective investors in connection with a speculative real estate investment which allegedly caused all investors involved to loss their monies. According to the FINRA complaint, Richard Wayne Demetriou, of Dunwoody Georgia, served as the manager of RBCP, a Mississippi company involved in speculative real estate investments. Mr. Demetriou allegedly promoted investments in RBCP to at least 36 customers. In his promotion of the investment, Mr. Demetriou sent prospective investors several promotional emails and sales literature which allegedly contained numerous misrepresentations which, FINRA alleges, Mr. Demetriou had no reason to believe were accurate. Unfortunately, as of October 17, 2016, the RBCP investment promoted by Richard Demetriou has not returned any investment funds and all investor monies have been lost. Do You Need an Attorney for a Misrepresented Investment? Texas has thousands of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Texas securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Texas and Nationwide. Are you a Texas investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Texas stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areas besides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Texas, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving Texas Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving Texas citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Feb 5, 2021

Shady Cove, Oregon Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did Mark Brian Degner Cause You Investment Losses? Mark Brian Degner of Shady Cove, Oregon, submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for negligently making material misstatements pertaining to the sale of 20-year CDs to elderly customers. According to FINRA’s complaint, the customers sustained losses of approximately $75,000 as a result of the misrepresented CDs. FINRA’s findings alleged that Mark Degner, while employed by LPL Financial LLC, misrepresented 20-year interest rate-linked CDs to his customers by claiming that the CDs were not subject to any survivor benefit limitations when, in fact, they were. The survivor benefits of the CDs were actually subject to a limitation that restricted the amount of early redemptions among purchasers. While the issuer’s disclosure statement revealed this information, Mr. Degner did not review this information and made recommendations that his customers purchase CDs totaling $685,000. As a result of the survivor benefit limitation, the estates of two of the customers were not able to fully redeem their CDs and incurred substantial losses of approximately $75,000. Mark Degner, without admitting or denying FINRA’s allegations, was fined $7,500 and received a suspension for 20 business days. Do You Need A Securities Misrepresentation Attorney? Oregon has hundreds of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Oregon securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Oregon and Nationwide. Are you an Oregon investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Oregon stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areas besides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Oregon, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving Oregon Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving Oregon citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Feb 2, 2021

Farmington, Utah Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did Kim Dee Isaacson Cause You Investment Losses? Kim Dee Isaacson, a former registered representative with Morgan Stanley, submitted an Offer of Settlement to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in which he agreed to, without admitting or denying, FINRA’s findings that he knowingly misrepresented his customer’s account value by more than $3.1 million and willfully executed trades in his customer’s accounts despite express orders not to do so. During the relevant period, Kim Dee Isaacson of Farmington, Utah, earned nearly $400,000 in commissions and fees from his customer’s accounts, valued at approximately $27 million. Although Mr. Isaacson and his client spoke on the phone almost daily concerning the accounts’ performance, Mr. Isaacson would give false and inflated account values to hide the accounts’ losses. FINRA’s findings stated that Mr. Isaacson’s customer believed his accounts held $3.1 million more than their actual value because he misrepresented the account’s valuations. Additionally, FINRA found that Mr. Isaacson continued to purchase securities and long-term bonds despite his customer’s instructions not to do so. According to FINRA, Mr. Isaacson engaged in unauthorized trading in the accounts, effecting approximately 360 transactions without authorization. As a result, Kim Dee Isaacson was permanently prohibited from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Do You Need an Attorney for a Misrepresented Investment? Utah has hundreds of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Utah securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Utah and Nationwide. Are you a Utah investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Utah stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areasbesides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Utah, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving Utah Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving Utah citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jan 29, 2021

Richmond, Virginia Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did James Johnson Cause You Investment Losses? James Johnson, a former broker at the Waltham Massachusetts-based Commonwealth Financial Network, submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) in which he agreed to, without admitting or denying, the described sanction and the entry of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) allegations that he made negligent misrepresentations and omissions involving a securities investment. FINRA’s findings stated that James Michael Johnson of Richmond Virginia discussed with his member firm customers a purchase of a 10% interest in West Virginia Farm Properties, LLC, a company formed to develop rural land into a residential neighborhood in West Virginia. Mr. Johnson misrepresented to customers that all development costs were covered; that the infrastructure for building the homes was in place; that the houses were ready to be built on the property; and that the customers’ investment would allow the company to start building homes immediately. According to FINRA, Mr. Johnson gave the customers written materials, including a brochure where he handwrote “$5 to $9 million” to indicate the expected profit to the customers. FINRA also found that Mr. Johnson provided the customers another handwritten note indicating that the company would make an immediate profit of $20 million, of which their portion would be $2 million, within three years. FINRA assessed Mr. Johnson a deferred fine of $50,000 and suspended him from association with any FINRA member in any capacity for two years. Do You Need an Attorney for a Misrepresented Investment? Virginia has hundreds of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Virginia securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Virginia and Nationwide. Are you a Virginia investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Virginia stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areas besides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Virginia, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving Virginia Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving Virginia citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jan 25, 2021

Snohomish, Washington Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did Brian Brunhaver Cause You Investment Losses? Brian Harris Brunhaver, a former Snohomish, Washington-based registered principal employed by Boston, Massachusetts-based LPL Financial LLC, was named a respondent in a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) complaint claiming that he used an unauthorized email account to communicate with customers and his assistant relating to his securities business. FINRA’s complaint claims that LPL Financial sent out an adviser alert telling its registered representatives that they were required to use either a firm-provided email address or an address approved by its compliance officers hosted with a firm-approved email host vendor. FINRA found that Mr. Brunhaver used both his firm-provided email address and a personal email account following the adviser alert for business communications without obtaining his firm’s consent. It is alleged Mr. Brunhaver also permitted his assistant to use her personal email account for business communications. FINRA’s complaint also alleged that Mr. Brunhaver made fraudulent statements to induce the purchase of a security by means of a manipulative, deceptive, and/or other fraudulent device in email messages sent from his personal email account to a customer regarding a non-traded REIT. In those messages, Mr. Brunhaver allegedly told the customer that her principal investment in the non-traded REIT would be guaranteed, that the investment had no risk, and that she could not lose her money if she invested. The customer invested $114,300 in the non-traded REIT and incurred a loss due to Mr. Brunhaver’s alleged practices. As a result, Mr. Brunhaver allegedly violated his firm’s policies, FINRA and SEC rules, and prevented his firm from reviewing his business-related email communications, required by NASD rules governing supervision. Do You Need an Attorney for a Misrepresented Investment? Washington has thousands of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Washington securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Washington and Nationwide. Are you a Washington investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Washington stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areas besides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Washington, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving Washington Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving Washington citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jan 25, 2021

Salt Point, New York Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did Miles Bahl Cause You Investment Losses? A FINRA complaint filed against Miles Bahl of Salt Point, New York, Conrad Huss of Airmont and Christopher Moran of Jackson Heights, New York, alleges that the three representatives of du Pasquier & Co. Inc. made fraudulent misrepresentations in “connection with the solicitation and sale of over $3 million of promissory notes.” The complaint alleges that Mr. Bahl and Mr. Huss fraudulently misrepresented a private offering issued by a real estate development company to 17 of Bahl’s clients. Mr. Bahl and Mr. Huss allegedly misrepresented promissory notes to clients with falsified paperwork that stated that the notes were secured. The complaint also alleges that Mr. Bahl and Mr. Huss made intentional misrepresentations by recommending notes for clients that didn’t fit their “reasonable basis suitability obligations.” In addition, the complaint further alleges that Mr. Moran “failed to establish, maintain, or enforce a reasonable supervisory system or written procedures in connection with the firm’s private placement business.” Mr. Moran allegedly failed to supervise Mr. Bahl and Mr. Huss in connection with the notes, missing multiple “red flags.” Miles Bahl, Conrad Huss, and Christopher Moran settled with FINRA and were barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Do You Need A Securities Misrepresentation Attorney? New York has thousands of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and New York securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout New York and Nationwide. Are you a New York investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your New York stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areas besides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout New York, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving New York Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving New York citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jan 25, 2021

Staten Island, New York Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did Louis Cook Cause You Investment Losses? Louis Cook of Staten Island, New York was barred from association with any FINRA member for allegedly making intentional misrepresentations to elderly investor customers. During the relevant time period, Louis Cook was a registered representative with National Planning Corporation. According to FINRA, Louis Cook sent a cover letter to his customers in which he made intentional misrepresentations regarding a third-party authorization form. Mr. Cook induced his elderly investor customers to sign the third-party authorization form by misrepresenting that it needed to be signed in order for Mr. Cook to continue servicing their variable annuity policies under the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule. After inducing his customers to sign the authorization forms, Mr. Cook is alleged by FINRA to have used those customers’ authorizations to withdraw money from their accounts for his personal use. Without admitting or denying FINRA’s findings, Louis Cook has been barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Do You Need A Securities Misrepresentation Attorney? New York has thousands of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and New York securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout New York and Nationwide. Are you a New York investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your New York stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areas besides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout New York, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving New York Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving New York citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jan 12, 2021

Bayside, Wisconsin Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did David Braeger Cause You Investment Losses? David Braeger of Bayside, Wisconsin was named a respondent in a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) complaint claiming that he converted $33,000 of his customers’ funds and made misrepresentations to the customers, through fabricated quarterly reports and tax documents, that their investment funds were invested as they instructed. Formerly registered with Newport Coast Securities, Inc., an Irvine, California-based broker dealer, Mr. Braeger is alleged to have obtained a total of $30,000 from his customers, who instructed him to invest the funds in a private offering for Rubicon Capital Appreciation Fund (Rubicon), an entity founded and managed by Mr. Braeger. Mr. Braeger allegedly never invested the customers’ funds and did not return the funds to his customers. According to FINRA’s complaint, Mr. Braeger concealed his conversion through a series of repeated written and spoken false statements to his customers. As an example, Mr. Braeger allegedly misrepresented to the clients that Rubicon was an open fund, when it was actually closed and liquidated. In addition, Mr. Braeger is alleged to have provided false quarterly statements to his customers indicating that their money was invested in Rubicon. Lastly, Mr. Braeger allegedly misled his clients further by providing them with false tax documents which ascribed a value for their interest in Rubicon, when in fact Mr. Braeger closed, liquidated and dissolved the fund. Do You Need a Securities Misrepresentation Lawyer? Wisconsin has hundreds of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Wisconsin securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Wisconsin and Nationwide. Are you a Wisconsin investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Wisconsin stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areasbesides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Wisconsin, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving Wisconsin Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving Wisconsin citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jan 11, 2021

Annapolis, Maryland Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did Joseph Anthony Giordano Cause You Investment Losses? Joseph Anthony Giordano, former Registered Principal of Capital Investment Group, Inc. (CIG) of Annapolis, Maryland and more recently with Meyers Associates, L.P. of Edgewater, Maryland, submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which he agreed to, without admitting or denying, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) penalties and findings for the distribution and solicitation of unregistered Empire debentures, the solicitation of which was prohibited by CIG, and for making unsuitable recommendations to his customers. FINRA found that Mr. Giordano of Grasonville, Maryland, took part in the distribution of unregistered Empire Corporation (Empire) debentures, which is a violation of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933. According to FINRA, Mr. Giordano sold nearly $3.1 million worth of Empire debentures to at least 45 CIG investors. Mr. Giordano failed to conduct proper due diligence pertaining to the fact that these debentures were not registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or the State of Maryland nor did they qualify for a registration exemption. FINRA also found that Mr. Giordano made unsuitable recommendations to his customers based on their investment goals, objectives, financial profiles and risk tolerance, recommending that they purchase the debentures in their retirement accounts and at unsuitable concentrations and even allegedly going so far as to recommend to at least one investor that the debenture was “safe” and that “the issuer will have no problem paying back the principal plus interest.” The Empire debentures were risky investments because of their high-yield, lack of credit analyses or registration statement, and total absence of a secondary market. Mr. Giordano allegedly made untrue statements to CIG regarding the prohibited solicitation of these debentures, allegedly advising the firm that he was not receiving compensation, when in fact one year he received $63,900 in compensation for his sales of the Empire debentures. As a result, Joseph Giordano was prohibited by FINRA from association with FINRA members in any capacity. Do You Need A Securities Misrepresentation Attorney? Maryland has hundreds of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to make misrepresentations about investing in securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, REITs, Junk Bonds, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, etc.) they are selling, the strategies they are recommending (margin, short selling, option) and to engage in many other kinds of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Maryland securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Lawyers Who Represent Investors With Misrepresentation Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Maryland and Nationwide. Are you a Maryland investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Maryland stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts about the securities, investments or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorneys who know FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with investment misrepresentation claims on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker fraud and stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with securities misrepresentation claims and many other kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areas besides securities misrepresentation and stockbroker fraud claims such as stockbroker breach of fiduciary duty, stockbroker negligence, failure to supervise stockbrokers, and unsuitable recommendations by stockbrokers. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Maryland, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyers Serving Maryland Residents in FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle securities misrepresentation, stockbroker fraud, stockbroker misconduct and other investment disputes in FINRA arbitration proceedings, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitrations serving Maryland citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jan 7, 2021

Charlestown, Massachusetts Securities False and Misleading Statement Attorney

Did John Kavaler Cause You Investment Losses? John Kavaler, a former Registered Representative with the Charlestown, MA branch of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., submitted an AWC to FINRA for allegedly making unsuitable ETN recommendations to his customers. FINRA’s findings alleged that John David Kavaler, recommended that several customers invest in a highly volatile Exchange-Traded Note (ETN), the VXX. According to FINRA, the VXX ETN is a complicated and risky investment which is unsuitable for unsophisticated investors. Mr. Kavaler, however, recommended that his customers invest in the VXX ETN without adequately explaining the risks involved or the nature of the investment. According to FINRA, based on Mr. Kavaler’s recommendations, two of his customers bought 3,500 shares of VXX for a total investment of nearly $58,000. These two customers suffered losses of more than $28,000. FINRA’s findings also state that another customer invested over $290,000 on shares of VXX and ultimately lost over $114,000. John Kavaler was assessed a deferred fine of $15,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member for three months. Do You Need an Attorney for a Misrepresented Investment? Massachusetts has thousands of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to fail to disclose material facts making the statements made about the stock, bond and other securities false and misleading and other stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Massachusetts securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Attorneys For Securities Failure to Disclose Claims In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Massachusetts and Nationwide. Are you a Massachusetts investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Massachusetts stockbroker or investment advisor fail to disclose important facts about an investment the stockbroker recommended and otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation by an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration securities lawyer — an attorney who knows how to handle these false and misleading statement cases as well as other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated securities attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with failure to disclose claims by practicing securities law on both sides of the table in FINRA arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and one of the best securities attorneys to recover your investment losses due to false and misleading statements in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors with failure to disclose claims and all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in FINRA arbitration and mediation proceedings. We handle a wide range of practice areassuch asfraud and misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, failure to supervise, and unsuitable recommendations. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Massachusetts, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis, which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español Free Initial Consultation With Securities and Investment Dispute Lawyers Serving Massachusetts Residents In FINRA Arbitrations The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle failure to disclose a/k/a false and misleading statement claims and other securities law matters and investment disputes, and who work tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in failure to disclose and all kinds of securities law and investment disputes serving Massachusetts citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.