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Oregon Broker Fraud Attorneys

Published on: June 19, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Oregon Broker Fraud Attorneys

Our Trusted Portland, OR Securities Law Firm Represents Investors In Arbitration & Litigation

If you are an Oregon investor and are wondering whether your portfolio losses were caused by the negligence or misconduct of your financial advisor, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) can help you determine whether you have grounds for a legal claim. For over 30 years, we have worked with investors throughout The Beaver State in pursuing financial recovery related to stockbroker fraud. This has included suing financial firms all over the United States on behalf of our clients.

Ponzi Fraud Lawyers

Published on: June 19, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You Still Waiting To Recoup Your Losses In The Alleged GWG Ponzi Scam?

Our Skilled Ponzi Fraud Lawyers Are Continuing to Sue Brokerage Firms On Behalf Of Investors

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas team of Ponzi Fraud Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) recently filed another three FINRA lawsuits over investor losses sustained related to GWG L Bonds. The claimants include:

Overconcentration Attorneys

Published on: June 19, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did You Suffer Portfolio Losses Because Of A Failure To Diversify?

Our Skilled Overconcentration Attorneys Help Investors Pursue Financial Recovery

Financial advisors should know the importance of properly allocating an investor’s funds among different kinds of financial products, asset classes, or market sectors. Seeing as all investments come with some risk, proper diversification increases protection from serious losses because should one investment plunge in value, the hope is that the returns generated by the other financial products in the portfolio can help offset the overall impact on an investor’s money. In other words, to use a popular phrase, “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.”

Broker Unsuitability Attorney

Published on: June 19, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did Your Broker Unsuitability Recommend Alternative Investments?

Our Skilled Broker-Dealer Negligence Lawyers Are Investigating Centaurus Financial Advisor Valentino Scott

Alternative investments can be high-risk and they are generally unsuitable for most retail customers and conservative retirees. They also aren’t always suitable even for high-net-worth investors or accredited investors. A lot depends on an investor’s age, risk-tolerance level, portfolio, financial goals, and investment time horizon.

Annuity Loss Law Firm

Published on: June 19, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

The Number of Broker Fraud Lawsuits Against Citizens Securities Over CB Life Annuity Losses Is Growing

Our Trusted Annuity Loss Attorneys Represent Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Investors

With tens of thousands of investors, including retirees, sustaining losses in Colorado Bankers Life Insurance annuities, the number of broker negligence lawsuits filed by claimants seeking damages is increasing. One of the brokerage firms that has come under fire for allegedly unsuitably recommending these investments to customers is Citizens Securities, which is also under investigation by Massachusetts regulators for this very reason.

Mississippi Broker Fraud Lawsuit Attorney

Published on: June 6, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Mississippi Broker Fraud Attorneys

Our Gulfport, MS Investor Loss Law Firm Has Helped Thousands To Recover Damages

Any time you invest, you are always taking on some risk. As a matter of fact, it is a red flag if someone recommends an investment with the promise of zero risk of loss along with the “guarantee” that you will make money. Also, serious investment losses can happen due to market volatility or adverse events. However, if you sustained any portfolio losses that you suspect may have been, in part, due to financial advisor misconduct or negligence, our Gulfport, Mississippi Broker Fraud Lawsuit Attorney teams can help you determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit seeking financial recovery.

Financial Advisor Negligence Attorney

Published on: June 6, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Why Colorado Bankers Life Insurance And Bankers Life Insurance Investors Should Continue To Explore Their Legal Options

Greg Lindberg’s Proposal To Buy Policies From Investors Is Not A Guarantee of Financial Recovery

Beleaguered insurer Greg Lindberg—the owner of Colorado Bankers Life Insurance, Bankers Life Insurance Company (BLIC), Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda), and a number of other insurance companies—is now asking a North Carolina court to allow him to use the $40M meant to cover his personal tax liabilities from the sale of one of his companies to buy annuities from CBLI and BLIC policyholders who are having financial problems. Currently, tens of thousands of investors, many of them retirees, and seniors, have been unable to access their funds in these annuities over the past few years.

Annuity Investor Loss Attorneys

Published on: June 6, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

For Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Investors The Time To Act Is Now

Our Seasoned Annuity Investor Loss Attorneys May Be Able To Help You Go After Your Broker

Nearly two and a half years after Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) filed for bankruptcy protection, there has been no significant progress in liquidation proceedings. If you are someone who invested in an annuity or annuity-like product from this offshore entity and suffered significant losses, the time to act is now and contact our team of Annuity Investor Loss Attorneys.

Unsuitability Loss Lawyers

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

When Can You Hold Your Broker-Dealer Accountable for Investor Losses Caused by Unsuitability?

Longtime Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor William King Resigns Following Allegations of Broker Misconduct

Vero Beach, Florida broker William Worthen King has reportedly voluntarily resigned after 37 years as a Merrill Lynch registered representative. The move comes following multiple allegations by his clients that he engaged in unsuitable investment recommendations and unauthorized trading.

Brokerage Firm Negligence Lawyers

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

When Broker-Dealer Supervisory Failures Don’t Protect Investors’ Best Interests

Our Trusted Brokerage Firm Negligence Lawyers May Be Able To Help You Pursue Damages

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is ordering two broker-dealers to pay penalties for compliance failures related to Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). According to the self-regulatory organization (SRO), DMK Advisor Group and Harpeth Securities did not have the necessary policies and procedures to make sure that their registered representatives abided by this standard of conduct. As a result, both broker-dealers, which also were found to have engaged in compliance failures related to Form CRS, must each pay a $35K fine. Form CRS delineates its services, conflicts, fees, disciplinary history, and other information to customers. The two financial firms did not deny or admit to FINRA’s findings.