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SSEK Annuity Fraud Lawyers

Published on: March 18, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Representing Northstar (Bermuda) Investors From Latin America, Central American, and South America. Our Annuity Fraud Lawyers Work With International Investors In Pursuing Damages From US-Based Brokerage Firms

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Annuity Fraud Lawyers (investorlawyer.com) continue to represent investors whose US broker unsuitably marketed and sold them annuities in the now-bankrupt Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda). Unfortunately, this offshore investment was sold to many non-US citizens, including those who specifically turned to broker-dealers in this country in the hope of securing a safe haven for their assets.

Instead, many investors from Latin America, Central America, and South America were sold annuities in a Bermuda entity owned by Greg Lindberg, who recently pleaded guilty to defrauding annuity investors of $2B. Lindberg was long suspected of funneling money from his insurance companies to his special-purpose vehicles.

FINRA Arbitration Attorney

Published on: March 18, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

UBS Financial Services Ordered To Pay $92.2M in Damages To Investors Over Short Sale of Tesla Shares. High-Yield Trading Strategy Was Unsuitable Recommendation By UBS Broker Andrew Burish, Says FINRA Arbitration Panel

A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel has ordered UBS Financial Services (UBS) To Pay $92.2M in damages to investors who contend that they sustained $23M in losses after their UBS broker unsuitably engaged in a high-risk trading strategy involving the shorting of Tesla Inc. shares.

$69.1M of the award is punitive damages. That’s 75% of the total award.

Houston Broker Negligence Law Firm

Published on: March 18, 2025 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did You Suffer Investment Losses While Working With UBS Broker Thomas Jenkins? Our Houston Broker Negligence Law Firm is Here To Help

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is investigating claims of losses involving UBS Financial Services broker Thomas Jenkins. The Houston, TX financial advisor was recently accused of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty by former customers who are suing for $1,000,000 in damages.

The claimants contend that Jenkins did not follow their instructions to move assets to certain trusts in a timely manner and this led to tax liabilities. The FINRA arbitration case is over fixed income and equities.

Financial Advisor Fraud Attorneys

Published on: December 29, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Retail Investors Were Defrauded by Fired Western International Securities Broker Christopher Booth Kennedy, Alleges SEC . Former Financial Advisor Agrees to Pay Over $2.1M To Settle Regulator’s Fraud Lawsuit

If you are an investor who suffered losses while working with ex-Western International Securities stockbroker Christopher Booth Kennedy, contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Financial Advisor Fraud Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) today. We are continuing to investigate claims by retail investors that he may have allegedly defrauded.

Kennedy, who was barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority last year, settled US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges accusing him of running a scam to defraud retail investors by unsuitably recommending costly investment strategies, including the making of short-term bets, and then allegedly concealing “substantial” losses (even inflating false returns) using bogus financial statements. Without denying or admitting to wrongdoing, the former California broker will pay more than $2.1M, including a $958K penalty and $1.8M in disgorgement plus prejudgment interest.

L Bond Loss Recovery Lawyers

Published on: December 29, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Retiree Widow Files Six-Figure GWG L Bond Loss Recovery Lawsuit Against Ni Advisors. California Financial Advisor Sui-Hock Goy Is Accused of Negligence And other Misconduct

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas L Bond Loss Recovery Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) are representing another claimant who is suing brokerage firm Ni Advisors over their GWG L Bond losses. This client, an inexperienced investor, is an octogenarian widow.

Also a respondent in the case is Ni Advisors broker and President Sui-Hock Goy. In her FINRA arbitration claim, our retiree client is alleging unsuitable investment recommendations, misrepresentations and omissions, failure to supervise, negligence, and more. She is requesting up to $500K in damages.

Alternative Investment Loss Attorney

Published on: December 29, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You An Investor Who Suffered Hatteras Investment Partners Fund Losses?

You May Have Been The Victim of Unsuitability or Other Broker Misconduct

If you sustained losses in one of the following Hatteras Investment Partners Funds, contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) today to schedule your free, initial case consultation:

REIT Loss Law Firm

Published on: December 16, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Investors May Want To Explore Their Legal Options. Our Seasoned Non-Traded REIT Loss Law Firm Are Here To Help Determine Whether You Have Grounds For A Broker Fraud Case

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) continue to investigate whether investors who have sustained losses in SmartStop Self Storage should be filing a claim for financial recovery against their broker-dealer that allegedly unsuitably recommended that they invest in this self-managed non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT).

Recently, SmartStop Self Storage announced to shareholders that it was suspending both its share redemption program and its distribution reinvestment plan as it considered “alternatives for stockholder liquidity.” This is not the first time SmartStop has suspended its share redemption program.

SSEK Wins Six-Figure Award For Retiree

Published on: December 12, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas Wins Six-Figure Award For Retiree Against Citizens Securities Over CB Life Annuity Losses

Our Annuity Fraud Lawyers Represented This Investor in FINRA Arbitration

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is pleased to announce that a FINRA arbitration panel has awarded $152,382.41 in compensatory damage to our client against brokerage firm Citizens Securities. That is the full amount we requested on behalf of this elderly retiree at the hearing. Not only that, but the broker-dealer also has to pay $48,762.37 in attorney’s fees.

Gulfport, MS Investor Lawyers

Published on: November 22, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Mississippi Alternative Investment Fraud Law Firm. Our Gulfport, MS Investor Lawyers Are Here To Fight For You

Losing money due to investment fraud is never easy. It can be especially disturbing to find out that your portfolio losses could have been avoided were it not for broker misconduct or negligence. At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com), our Gulfport, Mississippi alternative investment loss attorneys represent retail investors, retirees, accredited investors, institutional investors, and high-net-worth investors who are seeking to recoup damages from financial advisors.

Some Reasons A Mississippi Alternative Investment Investor Might Want To Sue Their Broker Or Investment Adviser:

Broker Fraud Lawyer Team

Published on: October 30, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Elderly Investor Files REIT Loss Lawsuit Against Sanctuary Securities. Our Broker Fraud Lawyer Are Representing This Widow Who Is Seeking Up To $500K In Damages

An elderly retiree is suing Sanctuary Securities (AKA David A. Noyes & Co.) for losses she sustained in risky investments, including real estate investment trusts (REITs). Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Broker Fraud Lawyer Team (investorlawyers.com) is representing this senior investor in her Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration lawsuit. She is requesting up to $500K in damages.

The claimant, who is in her 90s, contends that former David A. Noyes broker Kevin Michael McDougall allegedly sold her unsuitable investment recommendations that were too risky given her age, investing experience, and conservative risk tolerance level. McDougall also purportedly misrepresented the products he recommended as low-risk safe when, in fact, they were high-risk, unproven, and illiquid investments.