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Are You An Investor Who Sustained Losses in KBS REIT III? Our Skilled Non-Traded REIT Fraud Lawyers Can Help You Explore Your Legal Options

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is continuing to investigate losses involving KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III, Inc. (KBS REIT III). We recently filed a six-figure lawsuit against LPL Financial and its Houston registered representative Bradley Alan Bowman on behalf of a Texas retiree who sustained significant losses in this publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT), as well as other alternative investments.

In light of the recent news that KBS REIT III has amended its loan agreement with lenders, in part to extend the maturity date of its amended loan of $601.3M until November 20—this is its sixth extension agreement—the concerns over potential investor losses continue.

Elderly Retiree Sues LPL Financial For Six-Figure REIT Losses. Our Seasoned REIT Fraud Attorney Team is representing Arkansas Widow

A novice retiree investor is seeking up to $500K in damages from LPL Financial for losses she sustained in illiquid real estate investment trusts (REITs). Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is representing this claimant in her Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claim against this broker-dealer.

In her FINRA lawsuit, this Arkansas widow contends that instead of receiving prudent investment advice, her late husband’s ex-LPL financial advisor allegedly unsuitably recommended risky products, including privately traded REITs that are generally bad investments for novice investors, including retirees that are reluctant to take on undue risk.

With Healthcare Trust REIT’s Plans To Go Public, A Likely Drop In Price Could Cause Significant Investor Losses   

The Time To Explore Your Legal Options With Skilled Non-traded REIT Loss Lawyers Is Now 

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is continuing to investigate claims of losses involving investors of Healthcare Trust REIT (HTI).  Formerly named Healthcare Trust II (Arc Healthcare Trust II), this non-traded real estate investment trust recently announced plans to change its name to National Healthcare Properties, switch from external advisor Healthcare Trust Advisors, LLC to self-management, and list its common stock on a national securities change as early 2025.

Are You An Investor Who Suffered Losses in An HPI Real Estate Fund?

Contact our Alternative Investment Fraud Attorneys Today 

At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com), it has come to our attention that there may be financial advisors who allegedly misrepresented the risks when selling Hamilton Point Investments (HPI) to investors. HPI is a real estate private equity investment company that owns and operates multi-family apartment homes, hotels, and manufactured housing communities.

SSEK Western Colorado Non-Traded REIT Fraud Attorneys 

From Our Ridgway, CO Securities Law Office, We Represent Investors Against Negligent and Unscrupulous Financial Advisors

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represents Western Colorado investors in recouping the damages they are owed from non-traded real estate investment trusts (non-traded REITs). These are risky, generally illiquid investments that, while often accessible to retail investors, seniors, and conservative retirees, may not be appropriate for all of them.

Time For American Healthcare REIT Investors To Explore Their Legal Options. As Share Price Falls, Filing A Broker Fraud Claim May Be Best Chance For Financial Recovery

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas REIT Loss Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) is offering free, no obligation case consultations to American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) investors. The real estate investment trust saw its shares drop almost 3% on August 6, 2024 as the lock-up period for legacy non-traded REIT shareholders concluded. A product of the merger between Griffin-American Healthcare REIT III, Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV, and American Healthcare Investors, in February 2024, AHR arrived on the New York Stock Exchange with a 56 million share/IPO at $12/share. Meanwhile, legacy investors had purchased their 66 million shares for $40/share. (American Healthcare REIT’s estimated net asset value (NAV) for Class I and Class T common stock in March 2023 following a 4-1 reverse stock split was $31.40/share. )

This real estate investment trust has a portfolio made up of medical office buildings, skilled nursing facilities, senior housing, and hospitals collectively valued last September 2023 at about $4.6B. Earlier this year, Comrit made a third-party tender offer looking to buy 228,136 of the REIT’s shares at a reduction. There was also the suspension of American Healthcare REIT’s share repurchase plan in 2022 (barring requests related to qualifying disability or death). March 2023, quarterly distributions were reduced for Class T and Class I common stockholders.

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.

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.

Our Gulfport, Mississippi Non-Traded REIT Loss Law Firm Represented Retail Investors, Retirees, Accredited Investors and Wealthy Investors 

If you are a Mississippi investor who sustained losses in a non-traded real estate investment trust (non-traded REIT), contact Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) today. Unfortunately, this type of investment can lead to significant losses especially when unsuitably marketed by a financial advisor.

For over 30 years, our non-traded REIT fraud attorneys have been helping investors to recoup their investments caused, even if just in part, by stockbroker misconduct or negligence. From our Gulfport, MS securities law office, we work with clients in Harrison County, Amite County, Washington County, Jackson County, and the rest of The Magnolia State.

From Our Lexington Securities Kentucky Non-Traded REIT Fraud Attorneys Law Office, We Represent Investors Against Brokers and Investment Advisers

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) is representing Kentucky investors and their financial advisor fraud lawsuits related to non-traded real estate investment trusts (non-traded REIT losses). With more than 100 years of combined experience in securities law and securities, we provide seasoned legal representation that can maximize your chances of a full financial recovery.

What Is Non-Traded REIT and How Can It Lead To Losses for Kentucky Investors?

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