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Broker & Advisor Investigations

Broker Misconduct Investigation: Victor Lessinger (Colorado Financial Service Corp.)

November 6, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Victor Lessinger (CRD# 830821) of Colorado Financial Service Corporation. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Victor Lessinger has been suspended from acting as a broker by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) in connection with allegations that he violated the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest and FINRA Rule 2010 by...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Jeffrey Perryman (NYLIFE Securities)

November 6, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Jeffrey Perryman (CRD# 2019969) of NYLIFE Securities. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Jeffrey Perryman has been barred from acting as a broker by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) in connection with FINRA’s investigation into his potential undisclosed OBAs (“Outside Business Activities”), including charging fees to a customer...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Kristopher Aubrey (Edward Jones)

November 6, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Kristopher Aubrey (CRD# 6995271) of Edward Jones. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Kristopher Aubrey has been terminated from Edward Jones following allegations that he did not adhere to firm policies relating to fraud or improper conduct, gifts, charitable contributions and signatures. Aubrey is currently registered as an...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Jack Bailey (Bailey & Co. Securities)

November 6, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Jack Bailey a/k/a John James Bailey III (CRD# 5708044) of Bailey & Co. Securities. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Jack Bailey of Bailey & Co. Securities is currently being investigated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) for alleged violations of FINRA Rules 3280 and 2010 for...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Beck Giyazov (Wells Fargo Clearing Services)

November 6, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Beck Giyazov (CRD# 5511723) of Wells Fargo Clearing Services. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Beck Giyazov of Wells Fargo Clearing Services is currently involved in a customer complaint alleging misrepresentations and unsuitable investments. Beck Giyazov is currently registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services in Los Angeles, CA....

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Thomas Murphy (Merrill Lynch)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Thomas Murphy of Merrill Lynch (CRD #5654189). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Thomas Murphy, a former broker at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., is facing a pending customer complaint seeking $150,000 in damages for allegedly failing to act in the client’s best interest and making an...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Christopher Shaw (Newbridge Securities)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Christopher Shaw of Newbridge Securities (CRD #5011382). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Christopher Shaw, a former broker at Newbridge Securities Corporation, was fined and suspended for three months for allegedly making over $800,000 in unsuitable sales of high-risk GPB private placements to elderly clients, resulting in a $5,000...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Bert Takita (Equitable Advisors)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Bert Takita of Equitable Advisors (CRD #5852632). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Bert Takita, a former broker at Equitable Advisors, was suspended and fined by FINRA for engaging in unapproved outside business activities, including insurance, real estate, and solar panel sales, without notifying his firm, violating FINRA Rules...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Anida Venniro (Infinity Wealth Management)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Anida Venniro (CRD #5121189) of Infinity Wealth Management and International Assets Investment Management. Venniro has also formerly been employed with LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services.  According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Anida Venniro of International Assets Investment Management, doing business as Infinity Wealth Management, has been suspended...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Chris Moyseos (Morgan Stanley)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Chris Moyseos of Morgan Stanley (CRD #5584290). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Chris Moyseos of Morgan Stanley is currently facing a pending customer complaint seeking $585,000 in damages, alleging that the investment strategy executed in the client’s account was unsuitable during the period from 2020 to 2022....

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Marci Coots (Morgan Stanley)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Marci Coots (CRD #5584723) of Morgan Stanley. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Marci Coots of Morgan Stanley is currently involved in a customer complaint seeking $300,000 in damages, alleging the unauthorized sale of certain securities in the customers’ accounts. Investors that suffered losses with broker Marci Coots...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Andy Huang (Glendale Securities)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Andy Huang a/k/a Huanwei Huang of Glendale Securities (CRD #3268328). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Andy Huang of Glendale Securities, Inc., is facing a pending investor complaint alleging breach of duty, conversion, fraud and misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, negligence, and extreme emotional distress, with the customers seeking $580,000...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Michael Magruder (Raymond James)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Michael Magruder, formerly of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (CRD #4579211). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Michael Magruder, a former financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates, Inc., has a pending investor complaint, and has been terminated by the firm following allegations that he failed to follow firm...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Timothy Jefferson (Aegis Capital Corp)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Timothy Jefferson, formerly of Aegis Capital Corp (CRD #5004750). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Timothy Jefferson, formerly of Aegis Capital Corp, is facing pending allegations of engaging in dishonest and unethical business practices, failing to respond to FINRA’s information requests, and misappropriating funds from his spouse’s account,...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Todd McBride (Morgan Stanley)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Todd McBride of Morgan Stanley (CRD #5743641). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Todd McBride of Morgan Stanley was recently involved in a customer complaint that was settled for $158,500, based on allegations that his recommended covered call strategy was unsuitable for the customer. Investors that suffered losses with...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Patrick Moriarty (UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Patrick Moriarty, formerly of UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (CRD #4764378). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Patrick Moriarty, a former broker at UBS Financial Services Inc., was terminated for allegedly violating firm policies by taking discretion in accounts, making inaccurate attestations regarding money movements, and not being forthcoming during...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Tom Swan (Western International Securities)

October 31, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Tom Swan of Western International Securities (CRD #1698430). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Tom Swan of Western International Securities is involved in a customer dispute alleging unsuitable and misleading investment recommendations, with the investor seeking $60,000 in damages. Past complaints against the broker have settled for more than...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Peter Goffin (Newbridge Securities)

October 29, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

Did You Invest With Broker Peter Goffin of Newbridge Securities? If you have investment losses due the actions of Peter Goffin, contact the investment loss attorneys at KlaymanToskes today at +1 (888) 997-9956 or request a free case evaluation to determine if you are eligible for recovery. National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Raymond Lent (The Putney Financial Group)

October 28, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

If you have investment losses due the actions of Raymond Lent, contact the investment loss attorneys at KlaymanToskes today at +1 (888) 997-9956 or request a free case evaluation to determine if you are eligible for recovery. National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Raymond Lent (CRD# 817645) of Portsmouth Financial Services, and doing...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Lawrence Greenfield (Arete Wealth Management)

October 25, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes continues investigating financial advisor Lawrence Greenfield (CRD# 4056913) of Arete Wealth Management and LPL Financial, following the filing of four pending customer complaints with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), seeking over $1,500,000 in collective investor damages due to unsuitable recommendations to invest in GWG L Bonds and other alternative...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Joseph Beam (Capital Investment Group)

October 22, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

Did You Invest With Broker Joseph Beam of Capital Investment Group? National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Joseph Beam (CRD# 5407778) of Capital Investment Group after several customer complaints were filed with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), alleging $705,000 in investor damages due to recommendations to invest in high risk, illiquid, alternative...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Santiago Torres (Truist Investment Services)

October 22, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Santiago Torres of Truist Investment Services (CRD #5644622). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Santiago Torres of Truist Investment Services is currently facing an investor complaint filed in August 2024 alleging that he misappropriated various family members’ funds in connection with a fixed annuity and a certificate of...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Weina Hou (Cetera Investment Services)

October 14, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Weina Hou (CRD #5901613) of Cetera Investment Services. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Weina Hou of Cetera Investment Services is facing two investor complaints, alleging misrepresentation. One of the customer complaints filed alleges between $500,000 to $1,000,000 in damages due to unsuitable and misrepresented investments in structured...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Hagin Richeson (Corinthian Partners)

October 14, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Hagin Richeson (CRD #5380166) of Corinthian Partners. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Hagin Richeson of Corinthian Partners is involved in multiple pending disputes seeking over $3,000,000 in collective investor damages for alleged violations of federal securities laws, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, fraudulent concealment, and misrepresentation...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Eva Ovejero (Morgan Stanley)

October 14, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Eva Ovejero (CRD #4782585) of Raymond James & Associates, and formerly of Morgan Stanley. According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Eva Ovejero of Raymond James & Associates, formerly of Morgan Stanley, is facing a pending investor complaint alleging negligence, misrepresentation of material facts, breach of fiduciary duty, and...

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Investment Advisor Misconduct Investigation: Steve Van Metre (Atlas Financial Advisors)

October 14, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating investment advisor Steve Van Metre (CRD# 4994543) of Atlas Financial Advisors. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s AdviserInfo, Steve Van Metre of Atlas Financial Advisors is facing a pending investor complaint alleging that he recommended unsuitable investments, resulting in $500,000 in damages. The complaint alleges that the...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Tim Van Dyken (Edward Jones)

October 3, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Tim Van Dyken (CRD# 5918814) of Edward Jones and Ameriprise Financial Services. According to the State of Washington Securities Division, Tim Van Dyken, a financial advisor previously registered with Edward Jones, is under investigation for unauthorized trading in a client’s account, entering false information, altering records, and...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Robert Wise (Wells Fargo Clearing Services)

October 2, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Robert Wise of Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Advisors (CRD #5884184). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Robert Wise of Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Advisors is currently facing an investor complaint alleging that he recommended unsuitable investments, with the investor seeking approximately $1...

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Broker Misconduct Investigation: Robert Rose (Wells Fargo Clearing Services)

October 2, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating broker Robert Rose of Wells Fargo Clearing Services (CRD #2874342). According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Robert Rose of Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Advisors is currently facing an investor complaint alleging that he recommended unsuitable investments, with the investor seeking approximately $1 million in damages. The...

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Brian Sterz (B. Riley Wealth Management) – Investment Advisor Misconduct Investigation

October 1, 2024 | Broker / Advisor Investigation

Investment Losses with Brian Sterz of B. Riley Wealth Management? Contact KlaymanToskes for Recovery Options National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating investment advisor Brian Sterz (CRD# 5333667) of B. Riley Wealth Management, following the filing of several customer complaints with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), alleging $3,814,000 in collective investor damages due to...

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