National securities fraud law firm, KlaymanToskes, continues to investigate David Lerner Associates for the unsuitable concentration in proprietary products invested in non-traded Oil & Gas Investments offered exclusively to its clients. The concentrated investments include Energy 11 LP, Energy Resource 12 LP, and Spirit of America Fund (NASDAQ:SOAEX). In addition to the precipitous loss in value, most of investors’ interest payments are now considered return of capital.
According to securities attorney, Lawrence L. Klayman, “David Lerner Associates recommended proprietary products that were unsuitable for most conservative or retired investors.” According to the Energy 11 LP and Energy Resource 12 LP Prospectus and the Partnership Agreement with the Managing Dealer, the Managing Dealer receives a total of 6% in selling commissions and Dealer Manager Incentive Fees of an amount up to 4% of the gross proceeds of the common units sold based on the Partnership’s performance. Klayman adds, “Based on SEC Filings, there was an incentive to recommend these proprietary products at the expense of investors.”
The investigation focuses on whether David Lerner Associates failed to supervise the sales and marketing of its proprietary products to risk averse investors, such as retirees or other conservative investors, that were seeking income and capital preservation. The investigation also focuses on whether David Lerner Associates and its financial advisors misrepresented material facts relating to the risks associated with illiquid, concentrated investments in the Oil & Energy sector and the associated higher fees and costs.
Former and current customers of David Lerner Associates who suffered losses in excess of $250,000 due to investments in Energy 11 LP, Energy 12 LP, or Spirit of America Fund are encouraged to contact Lawrence L. Klayman, Esq., at (561) 542-5131, and download our Special Investor Report.
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