Real Estate Investment Fraud

Non-Traded REIT Lawyers

Published on: January 25, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did You Suffer Hartman vREIT XXI Investor Losses?

You May Want To Speak With Our Knowledgeable Non-Traded REIT Lawyers

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represent investors who may have been unsuitably recommended Hartman vREIT XXI by their financial advisor. Like many non-traded real estate investment trusts (non-traded REITs), Hartman vREIT XXI is risky and complex and may not be an appropriate investment for many investors, including conservative retail investors and elderly retirees.

REIT Investor Loss Attorneys

Published on: January 17, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Private REITs Can be Risky Even for Accredited Investors

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Limits Withdrawals As Some Investors Flee

As more investors of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) have been making withdrawal requests, the private real estate investment trust (private REIT) announced it would limit redemption requests. Blackstone Inc.’s stock reportedly dropped up to 10% in the wake of the news.

Parking REIT Investors May Be Able to File FINRA Lawsuits

Published on: December 1, 2022 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Many Appear To Have Lost Over 50% of Their Investment in Alleged Non-Traded REIT Scam

Our non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT) investor losses attorneys are investigating The Parking REIT (now called Mobile Infrastructure Corp.) for possible investment fraud. If you are a The Parking REIT investor who would like to explore your legal options, contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) today.

The name change to Mobile Infrastructure Corp. occurred in late 2021. The Parking REIT is no longer a real estate investment trust nor does it have to distribute funds to stockholders any longer.

SSEK Law Firm Investigates National Realty Investment Advisors Over Alleged $630M Investor Fraud

Published on: July 4, 2022 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

New Jersey Accuses Real Estate Development Company of Defrauding 1,800 Investors

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (SSEK Law Firm at investorlawyers.com) is investigating claims of losses by 1,800 investors. These investors may have been fraudulently sold at least $630M in securities by National Realty Investment Advisors (NRIA) between 2018 and 2022. The New Jersey-based real estate development company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 8, 2022.

An affidavit filed in US bankruptcy court notes about $600M in claims against approximately $300M of assets. On June 21, 2022, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities ordered NRIA to stop operations and accused the company of fraudulent investment sales. Investors were purportedly fraudulently sold units in the NRIA Fund. The minimum investment that investors could make was $100K.

Claimant Says Cetera Investment Services Unsuitably Recommended NorthStar Healthcare Income, Healthcare Trust, and Griffin Realty Trust

Published on: May 17, 2022 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Cetera Investment Services Broker Chang Vung Named in Six-Figure Non-Traded REIT Claim

A self-employed New York investor has filed a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claim against Cetera Investment Services and its broker Chang Jen Vung. The claimant sustained losses in non-traded real estate investment trusts.

The claimant is pursuing up to $500K in damages and contends that Vung used their shared cultural affinity when recommending that he concentrate his portfolio on high commission, illiquid products. These products included Healthcare Trust Inc., Griffin Realty Trust, and NorthStar Healthcare Income REIT.

McNally Financial Services’ Recommendation of Lightstone Real Estate Income Trust Leads To Couple’s Losses

Published on: April 5, 2022 | by Samuel B. Edwards

Investors’ Worked With Ex-McNally Financial Broker Michael O’Meara

An older couple from Washington State has filed a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claim against McNally Financial Services and its former broker Michael Charles O’Meara. The claimants seek up to six figures in damages and contend that they were unsuitably recommended and sold Lightstone Real Estate Income Trust.

This private, non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT) was too risky and complex for inexperienced investors like them. In September 2021, Lightstone Real Estate Income Trust changed its name to Lightstone Value Plus REIT IV, Inc.

Arizona Retirees Win $2.6M FINRA Arbitration Award Against First Allied Securities

Published on: March 18, 2022 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Cetera Broker-Dealer Unsuitably Recommended Non-Traded REITs to Retired Couple

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, LLP (SSEK Law Firm at investorlawyers.com) and Menzer & Hill, PA, are pleased to announce that a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel has awarded our clients a $2.6M award against First Allied Securities. This includes $1.1M in compensatory damages, $818K in market-adjusted damages, more than $660K in legal fees, and $40K in other expenses.

This was a unanimous decision by the three-person panel of arbitrators, which awarded the retired couple the total amount they requested. The arbitration panel was just as troubled as our knowledgeable broker misconduct attorneys were about the actions of First Allied Securities and its financial advisors. First Allied is a Cetera Financial Group broker-dealer.

Newbridge Securities Sold Hospitality Investors Trust To Customers

Published on: January 27, 2022 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

HIT REIT Investors Continue to Report Investment Losses

It is January 2022 and Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (SSEK Law Firm at investorlawyers.com) continues to offer free, no-obligation case consultations to investors who suffered losses in Hospitality Investors Trust.

The non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT), also known as HIT REIT, is believed to have cost some investors losses of up to 95%. Our savvy securities attorneys are here to help determine whether you have grounds for a FINRA arbitration claim to pursue damages.

SSEK Law Firm Investigates Losses Involving NorthStar Real Estate Investment Trust (Now N1 Liquidating Trust)

Published on: December 16, 2021 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Investors Who Weren’t Advised to Exit Before Merger Have Suffered Losses

If you are an investor who sustained losses in NorthStar Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), now called N1 Liquidating Trust, you may want to explore your legal options to find out whether your financial advisor gave you improper advice or failed to apprise you of all of the risks involving your investment.

Our non-traded REIT investment lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (SSEK Law Firm at investorlawyers.com) are speaking to NorthStar REIT investors to determine whether they have grounds for a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claim against their broker and/or broker-dealer.

SSEK Law Firm Continues to Investigate Brokers Who Sold Hospitality Investors Trust

Published on: November 22, 2021 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Non-Traded REIT Causes Investor Losses of Up To Over 95%

Our non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT) lawyers are continuing to look into claims of losses by investors whose financial advisors marketed and sold shares in Hospitality Investors Trust (HIT REIT). This investment was previously named American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust (ARC Hospitality). Unfortunately, some may have lost up to 95% of their investment.

Please call Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (SSEK Law Firm at investorlawyers.com) at (800) 259-9010 and ask to schedule your free, no-obligation case assessment with one of our seasoned investment fraud lawyers.