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Dec 28, 2020

Denver Colorado Securities Lawyer For Mutual Fund Investment Disputes

Cetera Advisors LLC agreed to pay over $628,000 in restitution to customers who were overcharged in certain mutual fund purchases. According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Cetera Advisors disadvantaged specific retirement plan and charitable organization customers that were eligible to purchase Class A shares of specific mutual funds without a front-end sales charge. Instead, the customers were sold Class A shares with a front-end sales charge or Class B or C shares with back-end sales charges and higher ongoing fees and expenses. Do You Need a Mutual Fund Investment Dispute Attorney? Cetera Advisors, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado has approximately 1,788 registered representatives and 961 branch offices. According to the Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) submitted to FINRA, Cetera Advisors did not reasonably supervise the application of the sales charge waivers to the eligible mutual fund sales, but relied on its financial advisors to determine the applicability of sales charge waivers. FINRA stated that Cetera Advisors failed to adequately notify and train its financial advisors pertaining to the availability of mutual fund sales charge waivers for eligible customers. Cetera Advisors, without admitting or denying FINRA’s findings, was censured, required to provide a remediation plan to FINRA, and agreed to pay restitution to eligible customers who were overcharged an estimated $628,040. Colorado 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 misrepresent and mislead investors about investing in Mutual Funds and engage in all kinds of stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Colorado securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules as well as the stock brokerage firms policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Attorneys Handling Claims For Mutual Fund Investors In FINRA Arbitrations Throughout Colorado and Nationwide. Are you a Colorado investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Colorado stockbroker or investment advisor misrepresent or mislead you about a Mutual Fund investment or make an unsuitable recommendation that you invest in a Mutual Fund or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly rated and nationally recognized FINRA securities arbitration law attorney—an attorney who understands Mutual Fund investments and stockbroker abuses related thereto, like when they are making unsuitable investments Class A, B, C shares of other classes of mutual funds to increase their commissions, missing breakpoints to generate higher commissions, switching of mutual funds that are intended long term investments outside of a mutual fund family to generate more commissions for them. You will also need an experienced lawyer who knows FINRA rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated and highly successful lawyer like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience with Mutual Fund investment disputes 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 is one of the best attorneys to recover your investment losses in Mutual Funds and all types of stockbroker misconduct in FINRA arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors in all kinds of Mutual Fund and 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 of Mutual Funds. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Colorado, 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 An Experienced Mutual Fund Investment Lawyer Serving Colorado Residents In FINRA Arbitration Proceedings The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced lawyers who successfully handle Mutual Fund cases and other securities law matters and 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 Mutual Fund cases and all kinds of securities law and investment disputes serving Colorado citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Dec 28, 2020

Coral Springs Florida Securities Fraud Trial Attorneys Who Represent Investors

Scott Haire of Coral Springs Florida was charged for conspiracy to commit securities fraud. Mr. Haire is a former CEO of Wound Management Technologies Inc. and the former CFO and chairman of VHGI Inc. Mr. Hair was caught on video and in audio recordings engaging in securities fraud. Mr. Haire bribed a pension fund fiduciary as well as a broker to invest in Wound Management Technologies. The pension fund manager and stockbroker’s actions went against their fiduciary obligations to act in the best interest of their clients. Mr. Hair was sentenced to 30 months in prison with 3 years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit securities fraud. Do You Need a Securities Fraud Attorney? We are top rated securities fraud attorneys and highly ranked lawyers by our peers in Martindale Hubble and Thomson Reuters SuperLawyers who represent investors in court and securities arbitrations conducted by the Financial Industry Authority (FINRA), American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS alternative dispute resolution forums serving Coral Springs Florida investors. This state has hundreds of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisor offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to engage in all kinds of stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Florida securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms’ policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Fraud Trial Lawyers Who Also Handle FINRA, AAA Or JAMS Arbitrations Throughout Coral Springs Florida And Nationwide. Are you a Coral Springs Florida investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Coral Springs Florida stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts, fail to disclose facts making the statements made false and misleading, recommend unsuitable investments or strategies, excessively trade or churn or otherwise mismanage your investment account? Depending upon the terms of your arbitration agreement you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration securities law attorney—an attorney who knows the FINRA, AAA or JAMS rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience practicing securities law on both sides of the table in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and is one of the best securities arbitration attorney to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker misconduct in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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 Coral Springs Florida, 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 Fraud Attorneys Serving Coral Springs Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced trial lawyers who successfully handle securities law matters and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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 court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitrations serving Coral Springs Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Dec 28, 2020

Gainesville Florida Securities Fraud Trial Attorneys Who Represent Investors

The United States Attorney for Gainesville Florida filed criminal charges against 47 year old David Lewalski (Gainesville FL) for committing a Ponzi scheme. Mr. Lewalski perpetrated a $30 million fraudulent investment scheme and is currently serving the maximum sentence of 20 years. Through his company, Botfly LLC, Lewalski deceived investors and promised returns of up to 10% a month, compounded monthly, through the trading of foreign currency. Of the approximately $29,851,598 Lewalski and his team rose, only $2.6 million went to foreign currency trading. In order to give the image of promised returns, Lewalski admitted to using most of the victims’ investments on making payments to older investors (approximately $14,339,877). The rest of the $30 million was used on luxury real estate, cars, and jewelry. Do You Need a Securities Fraud Lawyer? We are top rated securities fraud attorneys and highly ranked lawyers by our peers in Martindale Hubble and Thomson Reuters SuperLawyers who represent investors in court and securities arbitrations conducted by the Financial Industry Authority (FINRA), American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS alternative dispute resolution forums serving Gainesville Florida investors. This state has scores of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisor offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to engage in all kinds of stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Florida securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms’ policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Fraud Trial Lawyers Who Also Handle FINRA, AAA Or JAMS Arbitrations Throughout Gainesville Florida And Nationwide. Are you a Gainesville Florida investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Gainesville Florida stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts, fail to disclose facts making the statements made false and misleading, recommend unsuitable investments or strategies, excessively trade or churn or otherwise mismanage your investment account? Depending upon the terms of your arbitration agreement you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration securities law attorney—an attorney who knows the FINRA, AAA or JAMS rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience practicing securities law on both sides of the table in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and is one of the best securities arbitration attorney to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker misconduct in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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 Gainesville Florida, 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 Fraud Attorneys Serving Gainesville Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced trial lawyers who successfully handle securities law matters and investment disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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 court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitrations serving Gainesville Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Dec 28, 2020

Hollywood Florida Securities Fraud Trial Attorneys Who Represent Investors

Maria Baksh of Hollywood Florida and eight other defendants were charged in a $12 million bank fraud scheme. According to the charging document, the defendants conspired to submit false loan applications to Wells Fargo Bank to obtain upwards of $12 million in commercial lines of credit. One defendant who was a certified public accountant allegedly promoted herself as someone who could help borrowers obtain approval for the lines of credit by preparing their loan applications. The defendant allegedly prepared these loan applications in which she falsified tax returns, bank statements, and personal financial statements. The defendants induced individuals with false claims and charged approximately 10% of each individual loan. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Roger Cruz and Richard Gregorie. Do You Need a Securities Fraud Attorney? We are top rated securities fraud attorneys and highly ranked lawyers by our peers in Martindale Hubble and Thomson Reuters SuperLawyers who represent investors in court and securities arbitrations conducted by the Financial Industry Authority (FINRA), American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS alternative dispute resolution forums serving Hollywood Florida investors. This state has scores of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisor offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to engage in all kinds of stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Florida securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms’ policies and procedures. Experienced Securities Fraud Lawyers Who Also Handle FINRA, AAA Or JAMS Arbitrations Throughout Hollywood Florida And Nationwide. Are you a Hollywood Florida investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Hollywood Florida stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts, fail to disclose facts making the statements made false and misleading, recommend unsuitable investments or strategies, excessively trade or churn or otherwise mismanage your investment account? Depending upon the terms of your arbitration agreement you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration securities law attorney—an attorney who knows the FINRA, AAA or JAMS rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience practicing securities law on both sides of the table in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and is one of the best securities arbitration attorney to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker misconduct in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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 Hollywood Florida, 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 Fraud Attorneys Serving Hollywood Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced trial lawyers who successfully handle securities law matters and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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, AAA and JAMS arbitrations serving Hollywood Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Dec 28, 2020

Largo Florida CFTC Commodities Law Defense Attorney

William Seigler of Largo Florida was charged by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for offering illegal off-exchange foreign currency options. According to the court order, Mr. Seigler and his company Sonoma Trading Corporation violated provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act. Mr. Seigler’s investors used his company’s website for online trading for which he would transfer to an account he held in San Jose, Costa Rica. Mr. Seigler, however, wasn’t registered with the Commission and was found by the court to have offered illegal off-exchange options contracts and to have failed to register as a futures commission merchant. In the court’s final judgment, Mr. Seigler was ordered to pay a civil monetary penalty of $500,000. Do You Need a CFTC Defense Lawyer? The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed many administrative proceedings actions against Florida-based Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), Introducing Brokers (IBs), Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs), and Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) or filed Federal court actions against those industry members and others not registered with the agency for allegedly engaged in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) through alleged market manipulation schemes or fraudulent cash and/or leveraged coin and/or bullion transactions. CFTC Defense Trial Lawyer Serving All of Largo Florida Attorney Pearce’strial lawyer defense skills are highly regarded throughout Largo Florida and across the nation. He began his career with Florida and expanded his nationwide SEC securities law defense practice to include commodities law and the defense of CFTC investigations and enforcement proceedings. Free Initial Consultation With Securities, Commodities and Investment Dispute Lawyers Serving Largo Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in commodities law matters and investment disputes, and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. Mr. Pearce provides a complete case review, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and fully explains all of your legal options. For dedicated representation by a law firm with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of commodities law disputes serving Largo Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Dec 24, 2020

Heathrow Florida FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Garth Mather of Heathrow Florida was sanctioned by FINRA for failing to appear on an on-the-record interview. Mr. Mather was under investigation by FINRA for alleged fraud, sales practice violations, and membership violations. According to FINRA, the alleged fraud occurred when Mr. Mather was a member of Perrott, Mather & Gilday Inc. (PMGI). Mr. Mather was asked to give on-the-record testimony but failed to appear on three separate occasions. For violating FINRA Conduct Rule 2010 and FINRA Procedural Rule 8210, Mr. Mather was barred from any association with FINRA in any capacity. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Garth Mather of Heathrow, Florida was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he violated FINRA Rule 8210. He could have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. My guess is that you are reading this article because you probably just received a letter from FINRA via certified mail that states: You are notified that the FINRA office is conducting an inquiry to determine whether violations of the federal securities laws or FINRA, NASD, NYSE, or MSRB rules have occurred. In the next paragraph, you are being requested, “Pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210,” to provide a slew of documents and/or to appear at a FINRA office to give “On-the-Record” testimony and then you read the warning: Under FINRA Rule 8210, you are obligated to respond to this request fully, promptly and without qualification. You are also obligated to supplement or correct any response that you later learned to have been incomplete or inaccurate. If you withhold any responsive documents or information, you must specifically identify what you are withholding and state the basis for your doing so. Any failure on your part to satisfy these obligations could expose you to sanctions, including a permanent bar from the securities industry. To a FINRA registered representative, who has never received such a letter in their career, it can be intimidating and cause a great deal of anxiety. You are probably asking yourself: Why did I get this letter? What does it mean to my career? What should I do or not do? First, you must not ignore the letter because if you do and are currently registered and still working with a broker dealer, you will be suspended, and if you still do not comply with the request, you will be permanently barred from working in the securities industry just like Garth Mather, above. Second, if you are still working for a brokerage firm, you must notify the firm and provide a copy of the FINRA letter to your immediate supervisor and/or compliance officer. Third, you will need advice from an experienced FINRA defense lawyer on how to respond to the FINRA inquiry and protect you from sanctions. If your employer is not going to supply legal counsel free of any conflict of interest or you are no longer registered and working for any firm, you will need to hire your own FINRA defense attorney. This FINRA letter marks the first stage and hopefully the last of any FINRA inquiry into a particular matter. At this point, you have not been accused of any violation of the law or any securities industry rule, and there will be no black marks on your FINRA record in the Central Record Depository (“CRD”) or on the FINRA BrokerCheck website. You want to keep it that way! As your FINRA defense lawyers, we will immediately reach out to FINRA, obtain a reasonable extension of time to comply with request for documents and/or date of your On-the-Record testimony to investigate the issue, and gather and review the information requested. We will determine the trigger event and/or nature of the inquiry, such as the following: Automated Surveillance Program flagging of potential insider trading, layering, algorithm gaming, wash sales, marking-the-close and open, front running, etc. Form U4 or U5 filing disclosing: customer complaints; arrests, criminal charges and convictions; Liens, Bankruptcies, and compromises with creditors; and/or outside business activities. Customer Complaints made directly to FINRA through its Hotline. Actions by or referrals from other regulatory agencies, like the SEC or state securities regulators. The less interaction you have with the FINRA investigator, and the more interaction your FINRA defense attorney has with the investigator the less harm you will inflict upon yourself. Sometimes the list of documents requested and/or questions asked are numerous and burdensome. Unfortunately, you simply cannot refuse to comply with the FINRA 8210 request and expose yourself to sanctions for non-compliance. As your FINRA defense lawyers, we will make sure that the FINRA investigator is not over-reaching and making unreasonable requests for documents, which you will have to supply; not only documents in your possession and custody, but you will also be required to supply documents within your “control,” such as bank statements and other records and/or tax returns in the files of your bank or accountant. As your FINRA defense attorneys, we will negotiate the scope of the document production with the investigator to ensure you are not being harassed by the regulator and producing only what is necessary for them to conduct their investigation. If you are being scheduled for an On-the-Record (“OTR”) examination, FINRA’s equivalent to a deposition without any rules, we will prepare you for the examination and advise you on your limited rights and how to answer the questions truthfully to lessen the consequences of your testimony. In the end, it is our goal as your FINRA defense lawyer to end the inquiry after the OTR in the shortest amount of time and at the least expense. Unfortunately, in many cases, the FINRA investigators and attorneys already have the evidence they need and determined that a violation of the securities laws or industry rules has occurred and are determined to bring an enforcement action. So, it is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise...

Dec 24, 2020

Lithia Florida FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Marco Caporale of Lithia Florida was sanctioned by FINRA for failing to appear on-the-record for testimony. Mr. Caporale was under investigation for alleged fraud, sales practice violations, and membership violations. According to FINRA, the alleged fraud occurred when Mr. Caporale was a member of Kovack Securities Inc. Mr. Caporale was asked to give on-the-record testimony but failed to appear. For violating FINRA Conduct Rule 2010 and FINRA Procedural Rule 8210, Mr. Caporale was barred from any association with FINRA in any capacity. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Marco Caporale of Lithia, Florida was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he violated FINRA Rule 8210. He could have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. My guess is that you are reading this article because you probably just received a letter from FINRA via certified mail that states: You are notified that the FINRA office is conducting an inquiry to determine whether violations of the federal securities laws or FINRA, NASD, NYSE, or MSRB rules have occurred. In the next paragraph, you are being requested, “Pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210,” to provide a slew of documents and/or to appear at a FINRA office to give “On-the-Record” testimony and then you read the warning: Under FINRA Rule 8210, you are obligated to respond to this request fully, promptly and without qualification. You are also obligated to supplement or correct any response that you later learned to have been incomplete or inaccurate. If you withhold any responsive documents or information, you must specifically identify what you are withholding and state the basis for your doing so. Any failure on your part to satisfy these obligations could expose you to sanctions, including a permanent bar from the securities industry. To a FINRA registered representative, who has never received such a letter in their career, it can be intimidating and cause a great deal of anxiety. You are probably asking yourself: Why did I get this letter? What does it mean to my career? What should I do or not do? First, you must not ignore the letter because if you do and are currently registered and still working with a broker dealer, you will be suspended, and if you still do not comply with the request, you will be permanently barred from working in the securities industry just like Marco Caporale, above. Second, if you are still working for a brokerage firm, you must notify the firm and provide a copy of the FINRA letter to your immediate supervisor and/or compliance officer. Third, you will need advice from an experienced FINRA defense lawyer on how to respond to the FINRA inquiry and protect you from sanctions. If your employer is not going to supply legal counsel free of any conflict of interest or you are no longer registered and working for any firm, you will need to hire your own FINRA defense attorney. This FINRA letter marks the first stage and hopefully the last of any FINRA inquiry into a particular matter. At this point, you have not been accused of any violation of the law or any securities industry rule, and there will be no black marks on your FINRA record in the Central Record Depository (“CRD”) or on the FINRA BrokerCheck website. You want to keep it that way! As your FINRA defense lawyers, we will immediately reach out to FINRA, obtain a reasonable extension of time to comply with request for documents and/or date of your On-the-Record testimony to investigate the issue, and gather and review the information requested. We will determine the trigger event and/or nature of the inquiry, such as the following: Automated Surveillance Program flagging of potential insider trading, layering, algorithm gaming, wash sales, marking-the-close and open, front running, etc. Form U4 or U5 filing disclosing: customer complaints; arrests, criminal charges and convictions; Liens, Bankruptcies, and compromises with creditors; and/or outside business activities. Customer Complaints made directly to FINRA through its Hotline. Actions by or referrals from other regulatory agencies, like the SEC or state securities regulators. The less interaction you have with the FINRA investigator, and the more interaction your FINRA defense attorney has with the investigator the less harm you will inflict upon yourself. Sometimes the list of documents requested and/or questions asked are numerous and burdensome. Unfortunately, you simply cannot refuse to comply with the FINRA 8210 request and expose yourself to sanctions for non-compliance. As your FINRA defense lawyers, we will make sure that the FINRA investigator is not over-reaching and making unreasonable requests for documents, which you will have to supply; not only documents in your possession and custody, but you will also be required to supply documents within your “control,” such as bank statements and other records and/or tax returns in the files of your bank or accountant. As your FINRA defense attorneys, we will negotiate the scope of the document production with the investigator to ensure you are not being harassed by the regulator and producing only what is necessary for them to conduct their investigation. If you are being scheduled for an On-the-Record (“OTR”) examination, FINRA’s equivalent to a deposition without any rules, we will prepare you for the examination and advise you on your limited rights and how to answer the questions truthfully to lessen the consequences of your testimony. In the end, it is our goal as your FINRA defense lawyer to end the inquiry after the OTR in the shortest amount of time and at the least expense. Unfortunately, in many cases, the FINRA investigators and attorneys already have the evidence they need and determined that a violation of the securities laws or industry rules has occurred and are determined to bring an enforcement action. So, it is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve...

Dec 24, 2020

Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Investment Fraud Attorneys Who Represent Investors

Henry Thomas Hammond of Ponte Vedra Beach Florida was indicted for $6.2 million in fraud schemes. Mr. Hammond was alleged to have constructed three schemes (Blackberry Development, Wire Fraud, and False Seal) that yielded over $6,000,000. Mr. Hammond allegedly promised investors an exorbitant rate of return on their investment, when in fact those investments were used for Mr. Hammond’s personal expenses. The first alleged scheme involved the Blackberry commercial development in Liberty, Missouri. Mr. Hammond, as the general contractor, was responsible for paying the subcontractors but instead manipulated the process and received the funds himself. He received approximately $1.2 million which he used on vacations and a luxurious lifestyle. The second scheme occurred during a 27 month period when Mr. Hammond is alleged to have used wire fraud schemes to pay for his personal expenses of over $5 million, including a one million dollar lake house and over $300,000 on a hunting excursion. The third scheme was a bankruptcy fraud. Mr. Hammond is also alleged to have fraudulently used the Department of Justice Seal and “U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legislative Affairs” letterhead to convince investors to turn over control of their funds. The federal indictment charged Mr. Hammond with two counts of bank fraud, four counts of wire fraud, one count of bankruptcy fraud, four counts of money laundering, and one count of using the seal of the Department of Justice on a fraudulent letter. Do You Need an Investment Fraud Lawyer? We are top rated investment fraud attorneys and highly ranked lawyers by our peers in Martindale Hubble and Thomson Reuters SuperLawyers who represent investors in court and securities arbitrations conducted by the Financial Industry Authority (FINRA), American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS alternative dispute resolution forums serving Ponte Vedra Beach Florida investors. This state has hundreds of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisor offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to engage in all kinds of stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Florida securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms’ policies and procedures. Experienced Investment Fraud Trial Lawyers Who Also Handle FINRA, AAA Or JAMS Arbitrations Throughout Ponte Vedra Beach Florida And Nationwide. Are you a Ponte Vedra Beach Florida investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Ponte Vedra Beach Florida stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts, fail to disclose facts making the statements made false and misleading, recommend unsuitable investments or strategies, excessively trade or churn or otherwise mismanage your investment account? Depending upon the terms of your arbitration agreement you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration securities law attorney—an attorney who knows the FINRA, AAA or JAMS rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience practicing securities law on both sides of the table in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and is one of the best securities arbitration attorney to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker misconduct in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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 Ponte Vedra Beach Florida, 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 Investment Fraud Attorneys Serving Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced trial lawyers who successfully handle securities law matters and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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, AAA and JAMS arbitrations serving Ponte Vedra Beach Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Dec 24, 2020

Riverview Florida Investment Fraud Attorneys Who Represent Investors

Andres Barreto of Riverview Florida was charged by The State Attorney in Hillsborough County for allegedly perpetrating an investment scheme. Mr. Barreto who ran Global Financial and Business Consulting is alleged to have solicited over $113,000 from a single victim ($90,000 of which was cash). Mr. Barreto told his client that he would invest their monies but when Mr. Barreto could not be contacted, the investor contacted the authorities and he was arrested. Do You Need an Investment Fraud Lawyer? We are top rated investment fraud attorneys and highly ranked lawyers by our peers in Martindale Hubble and Thomson Reuters SuperLawyers who represent investors in court and securities arbitrations conducted by the Financial Industry Authority (FINRA), American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS alternative dispute resolution forums serving Riverview Florida investors. This state has scores of stock brokerage firms and investment advisory offices. With so many stock brokerage firms and investment advisor offices, comes the potential for their stockbrokers, financial advisors, and other representatives to engage in all kinds of stockbroker misconduct which violates Federal and Florida securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and stock brokerage firms’ policies and procedures. Experienced Investment Fraud Lawyers Who Handle Also FINRA, AAA Or JAMS Arbitrations Throughout Riverview Florida And Nationwide. Are you a Riverview Florida investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Riverview Florida stockbroker or investment advisor, misrepresent facts, fail to disclose facts making the statements made false and misleading, recommend unsuitable investments or strategies, excessively trade or churn or otherwise mismanage your investment account? Depending upon the terms of your arbitration agreement you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration securities law attorney—an attorney who knows the FINRA, AAA or JAMS rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration cases and other complex legal issues. By hiring a top rated attorney like Robert Wayne Pearce with over 40 years of experience practicing securities law on both sides of the table in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings, you will clearly see that Attorney Pearce doesn’t just handle cases—he aggressively represents investors and is one of the best securities arbitration attorney to recover your investment losses for all types of stockbroker misconduct in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration proceedings! At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we represent investors in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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 Riverview Florida 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 Investment Fraud Attorneys Serving Riverview Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. are highly experienced trial lawyers who successfully handle securities law matters and investment disputes in court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS 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 court and FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitrations serving Riverview Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Dec 24, 2020

Sunny Isles Beach Florida CFTC Commodities Law Defense Lawyer

William Hionas of Sunny Isles Beach Florida was charged by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for committing fraudulent off-exchange transactions in precious metals. Mr. Hionas was owner of companies Pan American Metals of Miami LLC and Pan American Metals of Miami Beach Inc. He solicited more than $4.7 million from customers in the U.S. and Canada. According to the release, Mr. Hionas’ companies claimed to sell and transfer ownership of precious metals to customers. Upon investigation, it was found that the Pan American Companies did not store precious metals on the behalf of costumers and, instead, Mr. Hionas used client funds for personal expenses. Mr. Hionas and his companies were ordered by the CFTC to pay restitution in the amount of $3.2 million and pay a civil monetary penalty of $1.5 million. Do You Need a CFTC Defense Attorney? The CFTC has filed many administrative proceedings actions against Sunny Isles Beach Florida -based Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), Introducing Brokers (IBs), Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs), and Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) or filed Federal court actions against those industry members and others not registered with the agency for allegedly engaged in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) through alleged market manipulation schemes or fraudulent cash and/or leveraged coin and/or bullion transactions. CFTC Defense Trial Lawyer Serving All of Sunny Isles Beach Florida Attorney Pearce’strial lawyer defense skills are highly regarded throughout Sunny Isles Beach Florida and across the nation. He began his career with Florida and expanded his nationwide SEC securities law defense practice to include commodities law and the defense of CFTC investigations and enforcement proceedings. Free Initial Consultation With Securities, Commodities and Investment Dispute Lawyers Serving Sunny Isles Beach Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in commodities law matters and investment disputes, and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. Mr. Pearce provides a complete case review, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and fully explains all of your legal options. For dedicated representation by a law firm with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of commodities law disputes serving Sunny Isles Beach Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.