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Shawn Clark of Mosaic Financial: Customer Complaint Filed

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Updated on: October 2, 2023

Investment Losses with Shawn Michael Clark in Tampa, FL? Contact KlaymanToskes

National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating Shawn Clark (CRD# 6723045) of Mosaic Financial Group, following the filing of a customer complaint alleging between $50,000 and $100,000 in investor damages due to unsuitable investment recommendations related to Alternative Investments. 

Investors that suffered losses with Shawn Clark in Tampa, FL may be entitled to a financial recovery. Contact attorney Lawrence L. Klayman, Esq., for a free consultation to discuss recovery options at 888-997-9956 or lawrence@klaymantoskes.com. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless we are able to obtain a financial recovery for you.

Shawn Clark: $100k Complaint for Alternative Investment Recommendations

According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Shawn Michael Clark is currently registered as an investment advisor with Continuum Advisory, LLC in Tampa, FL and is doing business as Mosaic Financial Group

Clark was also previously registered with the following firms: 

  • Center Street Securities, Inc. and Brookstone Financial from 2016 to 2020
  • Kalos Capital, Inc. and Kalos Management from 2020 to 2022

Clark has been hit with a customer complaint alleging between $50,000 and $100,000 in damages due to unsuitable recommendations to invest in alternative investments. 

What Are the Risks of Investing in Alternative Investments?

Alternative investments include Non-traded REITs, Business Development Companies (BDCs), Private Placements, Direct Participation Partnerships (DPPs) & Limited Partnerships (LP Interests), 1031 Exchanges, Hedge Funds, and Oil & Gas investments. 

These investments may be unsuitable for investors with a need for financial security and an ability to readily access funds when needed, such as elders and retirees, due to their illiquidity, high risk levels, lack of regulatory oversight, and complex nature. 

In addition, alternative Investments may be misrepresented by brokers/advisors who fail to fully disclose the risks and liquidity problems involved to their customers, as these investments are often high-risk, have limited liquidity, and carry high expenses and fees. 

Alternative Investments typically involve many risks for investors, including the following: 

Illiquidity: 

  • Alternative Investments commonly exhibit low liquidity, often spanning from a monthly withdrawal possibility to being locked in for over 12 years. 
  • As a result, these investments can pose challenges when it comes to selling them, and are likely only suitable for investors who can afford to have their funds tied up for long holding periods, sometimes decades. Investors who want to withdraw their funds early may face high and unexpected fees.

Regulatory Issues:

  • Alternative Investments are usually private, as opposed to being publicly traded. These investments are often not subject to regulatory reporting requirements. 
  • The underlying assets of Alternative Investments are often difficult to evaluate, resulting in difficulties concerning pricing and transparency.

Complexity:

  • Alternative Investments can be complex, demanding a higher degree of investigation and due diligence by brokers/financial advisors than other investments. 
  • Historically, alternative investments were exclusively accessible to institutional and affluent investors. Over recent years, however, the investments have surged in popularity and are progressively becoming part of the investment portfolios held by individual investors.

If your broker or investment advisor recommended unsuitable alternative investments 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.

Customers of Shawn Clark who suffered investment losses are encouraged to contact attorney Lawrence L. Klayman, Esq. at (888) 997-9956 or lawrence@klaymantoskes.com for a free and confidential consultation to discuss legal options. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless we are able to obtain a financial recovery for you. 

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