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The Securities Arbitration Law Firm of KlaymanToskes announced today that it is continuing to investigate claims against LPL Financial (“LPL”) on behalf of former customers of Alberto Neira (“Neira”) who invested in Silver Oak Leasing (“Silver Oak”). Our firm has been contacted by Silver Oak investors, and is preparing to file securities arbitration claims on their behalf.
In November 2012, Neira entered into a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (“AWC”) with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) concerning his sale of investments in Silver Oak. According to the AWC, “[b]eginning in 2006, [Neira] became engaged with an outside business activity at Silver Oak Leasing, Inc. (“Silver Oak”), a California corporation purportedly involved in providing automobile financing and leasing services. [Neira] failed to fully disclose his involvement in the outside business activity, including that he was acting as a director of Silver Oak. [Neira] thereby violated NASD Rules 3030 and 2110 and FINRA Rules 32701 and 2010. Between July 1, 2008, and January 18, 2011 (the relevant period), [Neira] also recommended investments in Silver Oak to 14 customers. He did so without disclosure to his firm, [LPL Financial,] in violation of NASD Rules 3040 and 2110 and FINRA Rule 2010.2. Finally, during the course of this investigation, [Neira] failed to timely respond to staff requests for information and testimony. As a result, [Neira] violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010.” According to the AWC, Neira was barred from the securities industry.
From February 2002 through January 2011, Neira was registered with LPL and operated out of Santa Ana, California. Under FINRA Rules, LPL was obligated to properly supervise the activities of Neira during the time he was registered with the brokerage firm. Accordingly, we believe LPL may be liable for failing to supervise Neira’s activities while registered at the firm, and that it could be held responsible for compensating customers of Neira for their losses.
Former customers of Neira who invested in Silver Oak are encouraged to contact KlaymanToskes to explore their legal rights and options. Our firm can be reached, toll free, at 888-997-9956.