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Broker Negligence Attorneys

Published on: March 16, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

What Are Some Red Flags In Brokerage Account Statements That May Indicate Possible Investment Fraud?

Our Skilled Broker Negligence Attorneys Can Help Assess Whether You Have Grounds For A Securities Lawsuit

It can be hard to know for certain whether you have been the victim of broker misconduct or negligence. This is where Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) can step in. For more than three decades, we have helped thousands of investors, including retail investors, retirees, senior investors, high-net-worth individual investors, institutional investors, and others, determine whether their investment losses are due to the actions, or lack thereof, of their financial advisors. More than 90% of the clients we have represented have received full or partial damages for the harm they have suffered at the hands of their broker-dealers.

Bond Loss Attorneys

Published on: March 16, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

As Creditors GWG Holdings of Running A $1.6B Ponzi Scam, Investors Continue To File Broker Fraud Lawsuits

Our Trusted Bond Loss Attorneys Are Helping Retirees, Older Investors, and Others Pursue Financial Recovery

Nearly one year after GWG Holdings, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the allegations that the company was running an alleged $1.6B Ponzi scam continue. The latest accusations come from creditors in the bankruptcy case. In a court document, they accuse GWG chairman and The Beneficient Company Group founder Brad Heppner of orchestrating a multi-year fraud to enrich his corporate entities and himself while purportedly causing financial harm to about 27,000 investors.

REIT Loss Lawyers

Published on: March 16, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Why Exploring Your Legal Options With Trusted Non-Traded REIT Loss Lawyers Matters

Retiree Sues Securities America For Unsuitably Recommending Griffin Realty Trust

For some time now, investors of Griffin Realty Trust (formerly called Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT) have been reporting significant investment losses. Matters weren’t helped much when in October 2021, this publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT) announced it was suspending both its share redemption program and its distribution reinvestment plan. Then, in 2022 Griffin Realty Trust announced a “strategic monetization process” that included spinning off a newly public company while liquidating its remaining assets.

Denver FINRA Attorneys

Published on: March 16, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Representing Colorado Investors In Their Securities Fraud Lawsuits Against Brokerage Firms

With our securities law office conveniently located in Denver’s North Capitol Hill close to the Central Business District, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represent investors throughout the region in their FINRA arbitration claims against the brokerage firms and financial advisors responsible for their investment losses. Contact us today to request your free, initial no obligation case assessment.

Entrusting a broker-dealer to save and grow your portfolio is a big decision, and it can be devastating to know that the financial fiduciaries you placed your faith in engaged in negligent or wrongful actions that caused you to lose money. It is why our skilled Denver FINRA lawyers are here to help.

Annuity Investment Loss Lawyers

Published on: March 16, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Annuity Investors May Be Able To File Broker Fraud Lawsuits

Owner Greg Lindberg Faces More Criminal Charges

Our annuity investment loss lawyers are continuing to help investors pursue damages from the brokerage firms that allegedly unsuitably recommended and sold them annuities issued by Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Company. The insurer, which entered into liquidation in late 2022, is owned by billionaire Greg Lindberg.

REIT Broker-Dealer Negligence Lawyers

Published on: March 12, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When Brokers Allegedly Unsuitably Recommend Non-Traded REITs To Investors

Our Broker-Dealer Negligence Lawyers Are Investigating Potential Pacific Oak Strategy Opportunity REIT Losses

Placing your trust in a broker to properly handle your funds is a big decision. You are relying on a financial professional to take care of your money and invest your assets wisely. Unfortunately, there are stockbrokers that will unsuitably recommend investments that are too risky for a client and when this happens serious investment losses can result.

Broker Fraud Attorneys

Published on: March 12, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

What Questions Should You Ask A Broker You Are Considering Working With?

Investing your money is always a risk, which is why many people turn to stockbrokers and investment advisers for help. They want experienced financial professionals to handle their funds properly and allocate their assets wisely.

While in an ideal world, every broker would only make suitable investment recommendations in line with each customer’s investing profile, risk tolerance level, and financial goals—as well as refrain from making misrepresentations and omissions, overconcentrating a client’s portfolio with too much of the same investment, or engaging in other forms of stockbroker negligence or fraud—every year, there are thousands of investors who end up losing money because of the wrongful, erroneous, or negligent actions of their financial advisors.

Tax Return Loss Investment Law Firm

Published on: March 12, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

When Broker Misconduct Leads To Tax Return Losses

Our Skilled Investor Loss Lawyers Work With CPAs and Investors in Pursuing Financial Recovery

Many people don’t realize that investing can impact them tax-wise. For example, if you receive income from your investments, you may have to pay an ordinary income tax rate or, in certain instances, a special tax treatment involving lower, long-term capital gains tax rates. If you made a profit from selling an investment, you will typically have to pay taxes for the money that you earned. Or, if you sustained a loss from the sale, you may be able to take a deduction depending on what assets were involved. A qualified CPA can help with such matters.

GWG Investment Loss Attorneys

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

GWG L Bond Investors Still Have Time To Sue Their Brokers Over Their Losses

Our Knowledgeable GWG Investment Loss Attorneys Can Help You Explore Your Legal Options

Nearly one year after GWG Holdings, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, L Bond investors who were sold $1.6B of these high-yield junk bonds are still waiting to recover their losses. If you are someone who purchased GWG L Bonds at the recommendation of your financial advisor, you should know that waiting for your money through these proceedings could be a very long and potentially disappointing process. What you can do, however, is explore your other legal options and see if you have grounds for suing your broker-dealer or investment adviser that sold you these alternative investments. Visit GWG Holdings for more information.

Mutual Fund Investment Loss Attorneys

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

Our Closed-End Mutual Fund Investment Loss Attorneys Work With Retail Investors, Retirees and Others

Priority Income Fund Investors Are Wondering What To Do After Liquidity Strategy Changes

While many investors generally think of mutual funds as safe, low-risk investments, that is not always the case. Now, in the wake of Priority Income Fund disclosing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that there has been a change to its liquidation strategy, investors of this closed-end mutual fund may be grappling with what they should do to protect their money.