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Annuity Loss Lawyers

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

Did Former Cetera Broker Hui Zhang Sell You Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Annuities?

Our Broker Fraud Lawyers Are Investigating Investors’ Losses

Since 2020, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) have been representing clients against Cetera Investment Services and the many other broker-dealers that allegedly unsuitably marketed and sold Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) to international investors, including those from China, Japan, and Central America. To date, we have filed over 100 broker fraud lawsuits seeking damages on their behalf.

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.

San Francisco Securities Lawyers

Published on: September 13, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Representing Bay Area Investors Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Since 1990, our trusted San Francisco Securities Lawyers have been working with retail investors, retirees of all ages, older investors, high-net-worth individual investors, ultra-high-net-worth investors, institutional investors, and others throughout the Bay Area and the surrounding areas in recovering the damages they are owed due to financial advisor misconduct or negligence. We also represent international investors who live abroad but have California brokerage accounts.

Unfortunately, securities fraud involving brokers and investment advisers does happen. While the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the California Department of Corporations (DOC), and even prosecutors can investigate your allegations against a brokerage firm or investment adviser, if you want to maximize your chances for a full financial recovery, your best bet is to retain the services of a respected San Francisco securities law firm that knows how to fight for you.

Securities Law Services

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

Tokyo Couple Suffers Northstar (Bermuda) Losses While Working With Bankoh Investment Services

Foreign Nationals File Six-Figure FINRA Lawsuit Against US Brokerage Firm

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, Securities Law Services (investorlawyers.com) have filed yet another Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) investment loss claim against Bank of Hawaii affiliate Bankoh Investment Services. This time, the claimants are an older Japanese couple who are seeking up to $500K in damages.

Non-Traded REIT Loss Attorney

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

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Is Investigating Investment Losses Involving Silver Star Properties REIT

Our Non-Traded REIT Loss Attorney Team Pursue Damages For Investors From US Brokerage Firms

If you are an investor in Silver Star Properties REIT and you are seeking to explore your legal options, please contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) today. This publicly listed, non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT), formerly known as Hartman Short Term Income Properties XX, Inc., is under scrutiny in the wake of quarterly reports to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), suspension of investor distributions earlier this year, and its own investigation of founder Allen Hartman. The non-traded REIT’s board removed him following alleged fiduciary violations. In May 2023, new CEO Mark Torok resigned after just several months on the job.

Pension Fund Fraud Attorney

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

Pension Fund Fraud Losses May Require The Help of A Trusted Broker-Dealer Negligence Law Firm

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, UBS and Morgan Stanley Settle Stock-Lending Lawsuit For $499M

For over 30 years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) have been representing pension funds and other institutional investors in pursuing damages caused by broker fraud or negligence. With over a combined century’s worth of experience in the securities industry and securities law, our institutional investor loss law firm has the skills, knowledge, and savvy to represent investors against Wall Street firms.

Mississippi Investment Loss Law Firm

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

Mississippi Investment Loss Law Firm

Our Gulfport, MS Investor Lawyers Represent Clients Throughout The Magnolia State

Losing your savings or the money you’ve invested in a brokerage account is never easy, especially if your losses were caused by some type of fraud or theft. In Mississippi, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represents retail investors, retirees, elderly investors, accredited investors, high-net-worth individual investors, and institutional investors in pursuing damages caused by stockbroker misconduct or negligence.

Investment Loss Recovery Law Firm

Published on: August 30, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

UBS To Pay Over $1.4B For Selling Mortgage-Backed Securities

Broker-Dealer Held Accountable For Allegedly Negligent Sales Practices

The US Department of Justice announced that UBS AG consented to pay $1.435B in penalties to settle claims accusing the financial firm of making misrepresentations when it sold residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) in 2006 and 2007. This was the last case that a Department of Justice Working Group filed against entities that created and issued RMBS ahead of the 2008 economic crisis. The federal government contends that UBS committed fraud when selling 40 RMBS, including making purportedly misleading statements about the mortgage loans underlying the securities to buyers.

Broker Misrepresentations

Published on: August 30, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

What Should I Do If My Broker Made Misrepresentations About My Investment and I Lost Money?

SEC Orders Titan To Pay $1M Over Ad That Used Hypothetical Returns

In its first enforcement action related to a new marketing rule involving hypothetical-performance ads, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ordering Titan Global Management to pay $1,042,454. The FinTech investment adviser is accused of violating the regulator’s marketing rule by advertising incredibly high-performance outcomes for its “Titan Crypto” investment strategy. The firm claimed there could be, purportedly, annualized returns of 2,700% but gave that projection without providing any material information or context.

Annuity Investment Loss Lawyer

Published on: August 30, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Mexico Institutional Investor Sues Ocean Financial Services For Northstar (Bermuda) Losses

Our Annuity Investment Loss Lawyer Teams Represent Individuals and Institutions in Recouping Damages From Brokerage Firms

An institutional investor from Mexico is seeking up to $500K in damages from Ocean Financial Services. The claimant—a family foundation—worked with broker Maria Calcena whom they met through Ocean Bank.