Articles Posted in FINRA Arbitration

Investors with money in some of financier Greg Lindberg’s many companies, including Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda), have suffered significant harm as billions of investor dollars are frozen and liquidation and litigation drag on. Ultimatelly, investors are not expected to recover a significant amount of money. Lindberg was criminally charged by…

In another piece of the puzzle that is GWG Holdings, the SEC is also investigating its subsidiary, the Dallas, Texas-based investment company Beneficient. Begun by founder Brad Heppner, the intent was to bring “mom-and-pop” investors the same types of opportunities normally afforded to larger investors. Much like GWG, Beneficient also…

Clarice Saw (Clarice Crystal Saw CRD 2633118, aka “Chin Saw,” “Clarice Chin Saw”) was previously  employed by Cetera Investment Advisers LLC (CRD# 105644 and 1540) of Flushing, NY, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) of New York, NY, and LPL Financial LLC (CRD# 6413) of Ardsley, NY. She has been…

Chuck Roberts (CRD# 2064602) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (CRD# 793) of New York, NY. He was previously employed by Morgan Stanley (CRD# 149777), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (CRD# 249), all of New…

Philip Riposo (Philip Anthony Riposo CRD# 400056) is a former broker and investment advisor last registered with United Planners’ Financial Services Of America A Limited Partner (CRD#:20804) of Cave Creek, AZ. Previous employers include Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. (CRD#:10641) of New Bedford, MA, LPL Financial Corporation (CRD#:6413) of East…

Supply chain financing is a vital factor keeping the flow of goods and services moving worldwide. Credit Suisse offered its investment clientele a variety of investments, including supply chain financing funds, or SCFF. The basis of this investment is the early payment of invoices to suppliers for a fee. This…

According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for July 2023, the following individuals were suspended from FINRA and cannot currently work for a FINRA brokerage firm for failing to provide FINRA with information it requested or to keep information current with FINRA pursuant to FINRA rules. However, these individuals remain bound by…

According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for July 2023, the following individuals were suspended from FINRA for failing to comply with a FINRA arbitration award or settlement agreement pursuant to FINRA rules: NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS   Michael Borning   Pruco Securities, LLC   Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC   Conway Donaldson…

According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for July 2023, the following individuals were barred from FINRA and cannot currently work for a FINRA brokerage firm for failing to provide FINRA with information it requested or to keep information current with FINRA pursuant to FINRA rules: NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS   Michael Cutrone…

Matthew Boehm (Matthew John Boehm CRD# 4418029) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (CRD# 421) of East Peoria, IL. He was previously employed with Lion Street Advisors, LLC (CRD# 167610 as an investment advisor), and also of East Peoria, and Lion Street…