Uncategorized

Ponzi Scam Lawyers

Published on: August 18, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

GPB Investors’ Best Bet Remains To Pursue Damages From Broker-Dealers. Alternative Asset Company’s Executives Are Convicted of Securities Fraud

If you are an investor who sustained losses in GPB Capital Holdings’ more than $1.7B Ponzi-like scam, contact the Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Ponzi Scam Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) today. For the past few years, we have been representing those whose financial advisors allegedly unsuitably recommended these private placements to them.

On August 1, 2024, a New York federal jury convicted former GPB Capital CEO David Gentile and GPB placement agent Ascendant Capital owner Jeffry Schneider of securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit both. The US Justice Department noted that the jury determined that the defendants lied about the health of the GPB funds and the source of fund distribution payments while fraudulently using investors’ money to keep up the “appearance of successful portfolio companies.” Prosecutors said that many thousands of investors were defrauded. Now, the two men face up to 20 years in prison.

Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trust Loss Lawyers

Published on: August 18, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Starwood REIT Investors Should Explore Their Legal Options. Our Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trust Loss Lawyers Are Here For You

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trust Loss Lawyers (investorlawyers.com) continues to offer free, initial, no obligation case assessments to Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (SREIT) investors. Just a few months after the non-traded real estate investment trust lowered the monthly redemption limit from 2% to .33% of stockholder net asset value (NAV), a tender offer has been made at well under NAV. (Purportedly, beginning July 1, 2024, the quarterly redemption limit for SREIT investors was lowered to from 5% to 1%.)

The tender offer comes from Mackenzie Realty Capital and its affiliates. They want to buy 700,000 shares of Starwood REIT Class S common stock for $17/share in cash. Mackenzie claims that SREIT’s share repurchase program is oversubscribed and just 30% to 55% of redemption requests were fulfilled over the past year. That is about $326M in allegedly unmet redemption requests.

Chicago Non-Traded REIT Fraud Law Firm

Published on: August 18, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

The SSEK Chicago Non-Traded REIT Fraud Law Firm Represent Illinois Investors in Suing Their Financial Advisors For Broker Misconduct

For more than 30 years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) has been fighting for non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT) investors throughout Illinois in recovering the damages they are owed because of financial advisor fraud or negligence. Unfortunately, unsuitable recommendations, misrepresentations and omissions, concentration, and best interest violations by stockbrokers lead to many portfolio losses that could have otherwise been avoided, which is why we are here to help.

Our Chicago, IL non-traded REIT loss attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to give you the best chance possible for financial recovery. This is not the kind of legal case you want to pursue without seasoned securities representation advocating for you.

San Francisco Non-Traded REIT Fraud Law Firm

Published on: August 18, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

The SSEK San Francisco Non-Traded REIT Fraud Law Firm is Representing Investors in The SF Bay Area and the Surrounding California Regions Against Financial Advisors

For over 30 years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) has been representing Californians who have suffered losses caused by broker misconduct and negligence. This includes non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT) investors.

While this type of REIT is open to retail investors, inexperienced investors, and retirees, it doesn’t always mean that a non-traded REIT is a suitable investment for every investor. A lot has to be assessed, including the individual’s financial goals, risk tolerance level, age, the makeup of their portfolio, and more.

Stockbroker Negligence Law Firm

Published on: August 18, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When Broker Negligence Leads to Your Investment Losses. Contact Our Stockbroker Negligence Law Firm Today

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Stockbroker Negligence Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) represents clients who suffered losses because of negligence by their broker. This is one of the most common legal grounds noted in investment loss recovery claims and happens way too often.

Financial advisors owe their customers a duty of care and broker-dealers can be held liable if this duty is not fulfilled and serious losses result. A basic negligence claim generally has to prove certain elements:

New Jersey GWG L Bond Loss Attorney

Published on: August 18, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

New Jersey Investor Files Six-Figure GWG L Bond Loss Lawsuit Against Newbridge Securities

Broker-Dealer Is Accused of Supervisory Failures, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, And More

Once again, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas New Jersey GWG L Bond Loss Attorney Teams (investorlawyers.com) are representing a client in their investment loss recovery claim over losses they sustained in GWG L Bonds. The respondent, Newbridge Securities, is being sued for up to six-figures in damages.

Mutual Fund Switching Loss Attorneys

Published on: July 23, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did You Suffer Mutual Fund Losses While Working With Suspended Florida Broker John Wigmore Reilly III?

Ex-Securities Research Financial Advisor Accused of Best Interest Violations

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Mutual Fund Switching Loss Attorneys (investorlawyers.com) are offering free, no obligation case assessments to customers of former stockbroker John Reilly III. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) suspended him for three months after finding that he purportedly violated customers’ best interests when he allegedly engaged in mutual fund switching that resulted in excessive sales fees for two older investors.

Healthcare Trust REIT Law Firm

Published on: July 23, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You A Healthcare Trust Non-Traded REIT Investor Who Suffered Serious Losses? Our Healthcare Trust REIT Law Firm Is Continuing To Investigate Allegations Against Financial Advisors

If you sustained losses in Healthcare Trust Inc. (HTI), please contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) today so that we can help you determine whether you have grounds for a broker misconduct claim against your financial advisor. This publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT)— formerly called Healthcare Trust II (ARC Healthcare Trust II)—was closed off to new investors a while back. However, there have been concerns that the stockbrokers that marketed and sold this alternative investment to clients may have unsuitably recommended Healthcare Trust to some and, also, allegedly misrepresented the risks.

With its limited operating history as an emerging growth company, this non-traded REIT was always a high-risk proposition for investors. Healthcare Trust is very illiquid, offering materials by sponsor AR Global even indicated that its offering price was “arbitrarily” determined, and there were purported conflicts of interest between HTI investors and other parties involved. Also, high commissions and other fees were reportedly paid to broker-dealers, dealer managers, and others. Add those up and that means that less than 87% of Hospitality Trust investors’ money end up actually going into this investment.

Stockbroker Misconduct Attorney

Published on: July 23, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When Structured Products Involving Stockbroker Misconduct Leads To Investment Losses. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Stockbroker Misconduct Attorney Team Represents Investors Against Brokerage Firms

If you have sustained losses in a structured product, contact our securities law firm today. Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Stockbroker Misconduct Attorney Teams (investorlawyers.com) have been fighting for investors against brokers and their firms for over 30 years.

What Are Structured Products?

GWG L Bond Loss Recovery Attorney

Published on: June 17, 2024 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

GWG Investors Awarded More Than $600K in FINRA Lawsuit Against Cornerstone Financial Planning

Investment Adviser John Wolf Is A Respondent In This Broker Fraud Claim

Two investors were awarded $613,825K in compensatory damages from their GWG L Bond loss recovery lawsuit against Cornerstone Financial Planning and its financial advisor John William Wolf. The claimants had alleged unsuitability, misrepresentation, negligence, gross negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty. Wolf, who is no longer a Cornerstone stockbroker, remains a registered investment adviser with this firm.