National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating brokerage firms and financial advisors who unsuitably recommended investments in Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT (formerly KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT II) to their customers, when the investment was sold for a share price of $10. Recently, Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT has lost over 25% of its market value, and our firm believes many investors may have been misled regarding the risks and liquidity issues associated with Pacific Oak Capital Markets’ REIT offering.
If your financial advisor recommended an unsuitable Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) or Business Development Company (“BDC”) based on your investment profile, or disregarded your risk-tolerance when making investment recommendations, you may be entitled to a financial recovery through FINRA arbitration.
If you suffered losses in Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, or any other investments due to unsuitable recommendations by your brokerage firm or financial advisor, contact securities attorney Steven D. Toskes to discuss your recovery options at (888) 997-9956 or investigations@klaymantoskes.com for a free and confidential consultation. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless we are able to obtain a financial recovery for you.
Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT (f/k/a KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT II) closed its initial public offering in 2012 (OTCMKTS: PCOK), and was designed to capitalize on the “dislocation, lack of liquidity, and government intervention” that exists in commercial real estate markets, according to its website. Pacific Oak REIT has faced a number of challenges recently, including the suspension of its Share Repurchase Program and continued instability of its share price.
As of September 30 2023, Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT’s reported Net Asset Value (NAV) is $8.03 per share, representing a 25% decrease from the company’s previously reported NAV of $10.50 per share in December 2022 and a 19.7% decrease from its initial offering price of $10 per share. Additionally, according to Lodas Markets, a secondary market for alternative investments, shares of Pacific Oak REIT are listed to be sold at only $4.28 per share, which may indicate further losses for investors.
Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT is a high-risk, illiquid, alternative investment and non-traded REIT. Many investors are not aware of the risks and liquidity problems associated with non-traded REITs. REITs are considerably more complex than traditional stocks and mutual funds, and involve a high degree of risk due to being illiquid.
Financial professionals and their firms have a fiduciary duty to recommend suitable investments that are in their customer’s best interest. The brokers and financial advisors responsible for selling Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT may be held responsible for any financial losses sustained by investors. Brokerage firms and financial advisors must consider their client’s risk tolerance prior to making recommendations, and cannot overconcentrate their customers’ accounts in any one investment product or market sector.
KlaymanToskes is a leading national securities fraud law firm that represents the interests of investors throughout the world who have suffered losses due to broker misconduct, investment fraud, and securities violations.
The article linked below contains important information relating to KlaymanToskes’ investigations of Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT:
If you suffered losses in Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, or any other investments, contact securities attorney Steven D. Toskes to discuss your recovery options at (888) 997-9956 or fill out a short contact form for a free and confidential consultation.
The firm has helped recover over $600 million for investors (exclusive of attorneys fees and costs), and can help you determine if your loss is due to financial advisor misconduct, unsuitable investment advice, and/or other securities violations.
Potential conflicts of interest may arise when issuers incentivize brokers/investment advisors with substantial commissions to promote their financial products. A problem often associated with alternative investment recommendations, such as Non-Traded REITs and BDCs, is the high sales commissions brokers typically earn for selling these investments, which can be as high as 15%. A representative that recommends investments for the purpose of being compensated through increased commissions, and enriches themselves rather than benefiting the client, is violating securities laws.
To recover investment losses, you do not go through the traditional court system with a lawsuit. The only remedy is through a FINRA arbitration, a specific process designed for these types of disputes. This process involves presenting your case to a panel set by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), not a courtroom. This approach is streamlined and focused on investment disputes, making it a suitable and effective way for investors to seek compensation for losses caused by financial advisors or brokerage firms.
FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) is a self-regulatory organization that oversees brokers and brokerages. In the event of a dispute between an investor and their financial advisor, investors can choose to file a FINRA arbitration claim. FINRA is overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
The arbitration process is designed to be much faster than the court system and allows both parties to present their case before a panel of arbitrators. The arbitrators will then decide how to resolve the dispute, including ordering the advisor to pay damages for any losses suffered by the investor.
If you suffered losses in Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT or other investment losses, you are encouraged to contact attorney Steven D. Toskes, at 888-997-9956 or by email at investigations@klaymantoskes.com to discuss recovery options. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless we are able to obtain a financial recovery for you.
As an investor, there are signs that you should look out for if you believe you have a claim against your broker/advisor for unsuitable investment recommendations in Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT. These signs could potentially indicate misconduct, negligence, or investment fraud. Investors are encouraged to contact our firm immediately if you have experienced any of the following:
Some investors have close relationships with their brokers due to the time and trust built over the course of their investment relationship. However, it is crucial to remember that financial decisions should be based on careful analysis and due diligence rather than solely relying on personal relationships.
Engaging the services of an experienced securities attorney to evaluate your specific circumstances is strongly advised. At KlaymanToskes, our team of experienced securities attorneys has a deep understanding of this complex area of law, allowing us to provide invaluable insight and tailored guidance that directly addresses your individual needs.
If you purchased Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, or any other unsuitable investments through your financial advisor/brokerage firm, and suffered significant losses, contact KlaymanToskes at 888-997-9956 or fill out a short contact form for a free and confidential consultation. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless we are able to obtain a financial recovery for you.