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Broker Omissions Attorney

Published on: June 29, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You an Investor Who Suffered Losses in Callable Securities?

FINRA Fines TD Ameritrade $500K for Making Omissions To Millions of Customers

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that it has fined TD Ameritrade Clearing Inc. $500K for its failure to fully disclose information about callable securities (including preferred securities and exchange-traded notes) to millions of customers over a period of five years. The alleged omissions are believed to involve nearly 10 million transactions in which the broker-dealer didn’t fully disclose, as required, that the securities involved were callable.

Broker Misappropriation

Published on: June 29, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Are You The Victim of Broker Misappropriation?

Financial Advisor Theft Isn’t Just A Crime It May Be Grounds for Filing a Securities Fraud Lawsuit

For more than three decades, Shepherd Smith Edward and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) has represented investors against the bad brokers who have stolen their money and the broker-dealers who failed to stop or prevent this type of securities fraud from happening. Unfortunately, stockbroker misappropriation happens and is even committed by registered representatives from reputable financial firms.

REIT Fraud Law Firm

Published on: June 28, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Should Ashford Hospitality Trust Investors Be Worried?

If You Suffered REIT Losses, Our Broker Negligence Lawyers Can Help You Explore Your Legal Options

According to a Seeking Alpha article, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) and its family of companies is among the “most dangerous” real estate investment trusts (REITs). Initially seeming to do well at the start even when market prices for hotel REITs plunged during the early aughts, this holder of luxury assets used cash to repurchase about half of its outstanding shares at low rates, helping to save itself while similar investment vehicles could not. However, it was after that, contends Portfolio Income Solutions leader Dane Bowler that the real estate investment trust started getting “greedy,” and Ashford Hospitality Trust’s decisions now purportedly appear to be made for the benefits management while costing shareholders. This has included management allegedly profiting by “multi-dipping” and receiving pay from multiple Ashford Inc. entities.

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.

Annuity Investor Loss Lawyer

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

What Should You Do If Your Citizens Securities Broker Sold You A Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Annuity?

Speak With One Of Our Skilled Annuity Investor Loss Lawyer Today

If you are someone whose assets remain frozen in a Colorado Bankers Life Insurance annuity, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) can help you explore your legal options. Already, we have filed over 100 annuity fraud lawsuits against the broker-dealers that may have unsuitably recommended and sold policies in insurance companies owned by North Carolina billionaire Greg Lindberg.

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.