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REIT Fraud Attorneys

Published on: June 8, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Retiree Sues Independent Financial Group Over Moody National REIT II Losses. His Non-Traded REIT Fraud Lawsuit Alleges Overconcentration and Misrepresentations

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas REIT Fraud Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) is representing an investor who entrusted his retirement savings to Independent Financial Group and one of its brokers.

Unfortunately, instead of receiving prudent investing advice, the respondent unsuitably recommended investment products that were too risky, such as Moody National REIT II, which is a non-traded real estate investment trust. This kind of privately traded real estate venture is particularly bad for retirees looking to take on low-to-no risk. Now, our client is seeking up to six figures in damages for the financial losses he suffered.

ETN Loss Attorneys

Published on: June 8, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did Your Broker Sell You Unregistered Barclays VXX Exchange-Traded Notes? Our Experienced ETN Loss Attorneys Can Help You Explore Your Legal Options

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas ETN Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) is investigating claims of losses involving the sale of $17.7B in unregistered exchange-traded notes (ETNs) that were issued by Barclays. Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) was the trustee for these Barclays ETNs.

These synthetic debt instruments were connected to futures on the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). They were meant to offer short-term exposure to equity market volatility and would not have been suitable for retail investors.

Securities Law Firm

Published on: June 8, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did Margin Calls or Concentrated Exposure Of Your Stock Cause You To Sustain Serious Losses? Our Securities Law Firm Is Helping Investors Explore Their Legal Options

The Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Securities Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) is speaking to investors who may have sustained margin-related losses or concentrated stock exposure in the wake of a steep market sell-off caused by economic uncertainty, global tariffs, and general volatility.

With the S&P 500 going through one of its most challenging trading periods since the COVID-19 pandemic, investors that have concentrated or leveraged positions may have seen their portfolios lose money. Forced sales activated by margin calls could have also led to investment losses.

Hedge Fund Fraud Attorneys

Published on: June 8, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did You Suffer Dynamic Absolute Return Fund Losses?

Investment Adviser Wealth Management Under Scrutiny For Allegedly Unsuitable Sales

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Hedge Fund Fraud Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are offering free, initial case assessments to investors who may have suffered significant losses in the Dynamic Absolute Return Fund (DARF) that is run by Lattice Capital Management in Kirkland, Washington State. Recently, Lattice notified investors in a letter that the DARF Fund lost more than 85% of its value within days.

Northstar Bermuda Loss Attorneys

Published on: June 8, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Investor Sues Cetera For Up to $5M. Our Northstar Bermuda Loss Attorneys Are Representing This Chinese Investor in The US

A retiree who resides in China is suing Cetera Investment Services for losses she sustained in Northstar Financial (Services) Bermuda, which, she alleges, the US broker-dealer unsuitably recommended to her. In her FINRA arbitration claim, this investor is seeking up to $5M in damages. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Northstar Bermuda Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are representing this claimant.

This senior retiree thought it would be wise to place the family’s assets in the US for safekeeping to avoid the financial risks and fluctuations that are common in China. She opened an account with East West Bank, which is how she met Cetera broker Jason Chi-Jui Chiu, who spoke her native language. Chiu has worked in the industry for 23 years.

Broker Negligence Attorney

Published on: June 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

GK 7% Bond Investment Losses

Did Your Broker Unsuitably Recommend These Unsecured GK Investment Holdings Bond?

Three years after GK 7% bondholders were asked to trade in their older bonds for newer ones, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Broker Negligence Attorney team (investorlawyers.com) is investigating claims of unsuitability and misrepresentations and omissions against broker-dealers.

Chicago Overconcentration Attorneys

Published on: June 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Chicago Overconcentration Attorneys Has More Than 100 Years of Collective Experience Representing Investors

Any time you invest, there is always some risk involved. However, that doesn’t mean you should up the chance of loss by excessively concentrating your portfolio with too many of the same investments. At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, our Chicago overconcentration lawyers represent Illinois investors against brokers and investment advisers.

Overconcentration Can Be Too Risky For Many Illinois Investors

Trusted GWG Bond Attorneys

Published on: June 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

California Retiree Sues Centaurus Financial & Broker Valentino Scott Over GWG L Bond Losses. Claimant FINRA Lawsuit Seeks Up To $500K

The Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Trusted GWG Bond Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) is representing another investor with a GWG fraud lawsuit against Centaurus Financial. The claimant is a senior investor. Also, a respondent in the case is Centaurus broker Valentino Michael Scott, whose CRD notes 11 investment losses recovery claims since 2020. Five others were filed before then.

In this FINRA arbitration claim, which would be heard by a panel of arbitrators in Los Angeles, CA, this investor contends that Scott allegedly unsuitably recommended high commission products that were in the broker’s and Centaurus’s best interests rather than what the claimant wanted or needed.

Beneficiary Broker Fraud Lawyers

Published on: June 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Claimant Files Six-Figure Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Merrill Lynch. Our Beneficiary Broker Fraud Lawyers Filed This Recovery Claim in FINRA Arbitration

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Beneficiary Broker Fraud Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) are representing a claimant who is pursuing up to $500K in damages from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.

This is a case of alleged breach of contract in which the broker-dealer failed in its duty to properly facilitate a beneficiary transfer involving an annuity—a misstep that could have easily been avoided and that the firm and its registered representative knew/or should have known to execute properly.

Moody National REIT II Attorneys

Published on: June 2, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Moody National REIT II Investor Recovery – Our Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trust Attorneys Are Here To Help

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Moody National REIT II Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) represent Moody National REIT II investors who have sustained serious losses because of the unsuitable recommendation of their broker-dealer.

This publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust has experienced a number of problems in recent years, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, when its revenue dropped from $85M to $34M. This led to negative operating income.