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Broker Fraud Lawsuit

Published on: February 2, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Can You Sue Your Broker Over Your Investor Losses?

Filing A FINRA Lawsuit With the Help of Skilled Broker Fraud Lawsuit Attorneys

If you suffered investment losses that you believe were caused by the wrongful or negligent actions of your financial advisor, you may be able to pursue damages from them through Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration. In this forum, you can submit your securities fraud lawsuit which will be heard by a panel of FINRA arbitrators.

Annuity Fraud Lawyers

Published on: February 2, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our Skilled Annuity Fraud Lawyers Represent Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Investors

Mexico Investors File FINRA Lawsuit Accusing Truist Investment Services of Overconcentration

Once again, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) have filed a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claim against Truist Investment Services over losses suffered by investors in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) products. These claimants, two Mexican investors, are an older couple who entrusted the US-based brokerage firm to keep their savings secure. Instead, their Truist Investment Services broker allegedly 100% concentrated their funds in Northstar (Bermuda) while reassuring them, time and again, that all was well. Now, they are suing Truist and seeking up to six figures in damages.

GWG Investor Loss Attorneys

Published on: February 2, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Our GWG Investor Loss Attorneys May Be Able To Help You

Investors File FINRA Lawsuit Seeking Up to $5M from NI Advisors

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is continuing to sue the brokerage firms that sold GWG L Bonds to investors. Most recently, this involved two securities fraud claims submitted in Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration on behalf of:

Broker Misconduct Lawyers

Published on: February 2, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Hiring Trusted Broker Misconduct Lawyers Can Maximize Your Chances of Financial Recovery

Customers of Emerson Equity Broker Robert Melberth Are Pursuing Over $12M in Damages

If you are a current or former customer of Emerson Equity financial advisor Robert Wyla Melberth, and you are wondering if your investor losses are due to alleged broker misconduct or negligence, please contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) to request your free, no-obligation case assessment.

Dallas FINRA Attorneys

Published on: February 2, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Shepherd Smith Edward and Kantas Has Been Fighting For Texas Investors For Over 30 Years

Since 1990, our Dallas FINRA lawyers have been representing investors pursuing damages caused by broker fraud or negligence. With our unparalleled experience in securities litigation, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) has helped thousands of Texas investors, as well as investors throughout the United States, in obtaining financial recovery from their brokerage firms through arbitration, mediation, and litigation.

For many of our clients, this has meant filing a FINRA lawsuit against their broker-dealer, and possibly, their financial advisor. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration is the forum where your legal case will likely be heard. The reason why you are limited from going to court is you more than likely signed a pre-arbitration clause in your contract with the brokerage firm in which you agreed to arbitrate any dispute you had with them.

Colorado Annuity Loss Lawyers

Published on: February 1, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Why Investors With Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Annuity Losses Should Contact Our Experienced Securities Lawyers

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Colorado Annuity Loss Lawyers Has Already Filed Dozens of Annuity Loss Lawsuits Related to Greg Lindberg-Owned Entities

If you are an investor who purchased annuities issued by Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Company or Bankers Life Insurance Company, you may be wondering how to recover your money, especially in light of a court’s order in late 2022 that placed both entities into liquidation. Both insurers are Global Growth entities and are owned by beleaguered insurance magnate Greg Lindberg.

Non-Traded REIT Lawyers

Published on: January 25, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Did You Suffer Hartman vREIT XXI Investor Losses?

You May Want To Speak With Our Knowledgeable Non-Traded REIT Lawyers

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represent investors who may have been unsuitably recommended Hartman vREIT XXI by their financial advisor. Like many non-traded real estate investment trusts (non-traded REITs), Hartman vREIT XXI is risky and complex and may not be an appropriate investment for many investors, including conservative retail investors and elderly retirees.

Structured Product Loss Attorneys

Published on: January 25, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

How Our Skilled UBS Structured Product Loss Attorneys Can Help Investors

Brokerage Firm Negligence?: UBS Financial May Have Unsuitably Recommended Complex Risky Investments

Over the years, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) have represented clients against UBS Financial in pursuing damages caused by broker fraud and negligence. This has included the brokerage firm allegedly unsuitably recommending investments that are too high-risk for customers or misrepresenting said risks and other key information about certain financial products and investing strategies.

FINRA Complaint Lawyers

Published on: January 25, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

What To Know When Filing a FINRA Complaint Against Your Broker

The Difference Between A FINRA Lawsuit and a FINRA Complaint

If you suspect that your financial advisor engaged in broker misconduct or negligence, then you may be considering filing a complaint with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Organization (FINRA). This non-profit organization, which regulates the US securities industry, investigates complaints brought against brokerage firms and their employees and, when warranted, issues disciplinary sanctions against them.

Florida FINRA Attorneys

Published on: January 25, 2023 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Florida FINRA Attorneys

From Our Tampa Securities Law Office, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Represent Florida Investors Against Brokerage Firms

Suffering serious investment losses, especially when caused by brokerage firm misconduct or negligence, can be devastating. You entrusted your financial advisor to take care of your money and now you’ve discovered they may have betrayed you by breaching their fiduciary duty and disregarding your best interests while leaving you to pay the price.