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Elder Financial Abuse Lawyer

Published on: October 5, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You An Older Investor Whose Broker Failed to Protect You From Investment Fraud?

Our Knowledgeable Elder Financial Abuse Attorneys Represent Senior and Elderly Retirees In Pursuing Damages

According to a new study by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and Rush University Medical Center, seniors are more vulnerable than previously thought to financial scammers pretending they belong to a bogus government agency. Out of 644 older adults in the Chicago area with an average age of 85.6, 16.4% of them took part “without skepticism” in live calls and emails between October and December 2021. Almost 75% of them gave out their personal information, including the last four numbers of their Social Security ID.

Texas Broker Fraud Lawyers

Published on: September 28, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When An Investor is The Victim of Selling Away

Our Texas Broker Fraud Lawyers Are Investigating Claims of Losses Involving Former Clients of Ex-Momentum Independent Network Broker Leslie Jackson

Selling away is generally not allowed unless a financial advisor is engaging in this practice with the knowledge and approval of their brokerage firm. With selling away, the broker sells you a certain investment or financial product that is not being processed through their broker-dealer. This can prove risky for investors because they’ve placed their money in an investment that may not have been properly vetted and/or is not being supervised by the firm.

Dallas Investor Lawyers

Published on: September 18, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Dallas Investor Lawyers

Our Texas Investment Loss Law Firm Has Helped Thousands Recoup Their Losses From Brokerage Firms

For over 30 years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) have been working with Texas investors to pursue damages from US-based broker-dealers whose negligence or misconduct played a part in causing their investment losses. From our law offices in Dallas and Houston, we have The Lone Star State covered when it comes to providing retail investors, retirees, seniors, high-net-worth investors, and institutional investors with the quality securities law representation they need.

Houston Investment Loss Recovery Law Firm

Published on: August 22, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Houston Investment Loss Recovery Law Firm

Fighting For Texas Investors Against Their Broker-Dealers Since 1990

For over 30 years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) has represented investors throughout Lone Star State from both our Houston headquarters and our Dallas law office. We help retail investors, retirees, seniors, high-net-worth individual investors, and institutional investors in pursuing damages for their investment losses caused by broker fraud or misconduct.

Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Attorney

Published on: August 1, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

I’m A Non-US Citizen. Can I Recover My Northstar (Bermuda) Investment Losses?

Japanese Retiree Sues Bankoh Investment Services, a Division of Bank of Hawaii, For Up to $500K

If you are an international investor who suffered losses in an investment sold to you by a US-based broker-dealer, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Attorney team (investorlawyer.com) can help you explore your legal options. Over the years, we have filed many broker fraud lawsuits for foreign nationals, including Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) investors.

Louisiana Broker Fraud Attorneys

Published on: August 1, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Louisiana Broker Fraud Attorneys

Our Seasoned New Orleans Securities Law Firm Represents Investors Against US-Based Broker-Dealers

Trusting a financial professional to manage your funds comes with the hope that they will, at the very least, keep your money safe if not grow your assets. Unfortunately, that isn’t always what happens. Investors have been known to suffer serious portfolio losses due to broker fraud or misconduct. From our Metairie securities law offices in Jefferson Parish, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represents Louisiana clients in pursuing damages from US-based broker-dealers through arbitration, mediation, and litigation.

Illinois Broker Fraud Attorneys

Published on: August 1, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Illinois Broker Fraud Attorneys

Our Trusted Chicago Securities Law Firm Represents Illinois Investors Against Their Broker-Dealers

If you lost money on NYSE Chicago or in an investment that was marketed to you by a US financial advisor, and you are wondering whether stockbroker fraud or negligence was a factor, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) can help you explore your legal options. We represent investors throughout The Prairie State in holding broker-dealers liable for our client’s losses.

Annuity Loss Attorneys

Published on: August 1, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

I’m A CB Life Annuity Investor. Can I Sue My Citizens Securities Broker For My Losses?

Brokerage Firm Allegedly Sold Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Annuities To Retirees and Seniors

If you are one of the tens of thousands of investors whose funds have been frozen in a CB Life annuity from Colorado Bankers Life Insurance, you may be able to sue your broker-dealer for your losses. Dozens of brokerage firms are believed to have sold this financial product to investors, many of them older investors and retirees. The insurer remains in rehabilitation.

Selling Away Lawyers

Published on: August 1, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

What To Know About Broker Selling Away

Ex-American Trust Financial Advisor David Geake Is Barred Following 25 Customer Disputes

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred former stockbroker David Geake for alleged broker misconduct. Geake, who most recently was an American Trust Investment Services financial advisor, has 25 customer disputes on his CRD. He was fired from another broker-dealer Ausdel Financial Partners for allegedly selling away, which appears to be the reason for the industry bar.

New York Broker Fraud Attorneys

Published on: August 1, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

New York Broker Fraud Attorneys

Our Buffalo Securities Lawyers Help NY Investors In Pursuing Damages From Brokerage Firms

Whether you live in Manhattan or elsewhere in The Empire State, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represents retail investors, retirees, older investors, high-net-worth investors, and institutional investors in suing their US broker-dealer for misconduct or negligence. With over a combined century’s worth of experience in securities law and the securities industry, our seasoned New York stockbroker fraud attorneys, legal assistants, and consultants are here to fight for you.