Do you live in Knoxville, Tennessee? Have you invested or lost money with 1st Global Capital? 1st Global Capital has recently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy after investigations alleging sales of unregistered securities, sales of securities by unregistered brokers, and other acts of fraud in connection with the sales of…
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SEC Charges Texas Pastor and Former Louisiana Broker with Money Laundering and Wire Fraud
The elder financial fraud allegations reportedly cost elderly investors over $1M of retirement savings Once a prominent Methodist pastor in Houston, Texas, Kirbyjon Caldwell is now charged by the SEC with numerous counts of money laundering and wire fraud. The charges are directly related to a scheme Caldwell and his…
Rare Diamond Investment Fraud Attorneys – Rare Diamond Investment Fraud
Our investment fraud attorneys help victims of precious metal and exotic diamond frauds by con artists who promise quick profits from investing in rare diamonds or other exotic gems. Investors should be wary of any aggressive sales tactics or violations of state or federal securities laws. Possible Fraudulent Sales Pitch…
Suspect You (or a Loved One) are a Victim of Elder Financial Fraud?
Here’s what you need to do now Elder financial fraud continues to be a lucrative scheme in America, which is why seniors and their loved ones always need to keep their guard up. We have previously discussed how to spot fraud and what some financial institutions are doing to prevent…
Protecting Alzheimer’s Patients from Financial Fraud
Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s can be prime targets for financial predators Unfortunately, we become more susceptible to financial scams from a wide range of offenders as we age. These include trusted advisors such as lawyers, accountants, and financial managers – as well as healthcare providers, caregivers, and even close family…
Daniel Glick Gets 12 Years in Jail for Elder Financial Fraud
He defrauded his clients – including his own in-laws – of more than $5 million Former Chicago investment advisor Daniel Glick will be spending the next 12 years in federal prison. He received this sentence in April after being found guilty of using a Ponzi-like scheme to defraud several of…
FINRA Bars Broker John Greg Schmidt After Misappropriation Allegations
John Greg Schmidt (CRD #708094) is a former registered stockbroker and investment advisor whose last known employer was Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (CRD #11025) in Dayton, OH. He is also known as “Greg Schmidt” or “John Gregory Schmidt.” His previous employers include Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (CRD…
Jeffrey Hawley and Wells Fargo
A current client dispute relating to Jeffrey Hawley (CRD #1131302) has been filed against Wells Fargo. Hawley is a registered broker currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (CRD #19616). Hawley is also a registered investment advisor with the same company. The customer dispute centers on Puerto Rican bonds, which…
First Nationle Solution LLC, United RL Capital Services, and Percipience Global Corp. $102 Million Ponzi Scheme Attorneys
The SEC has shut down a $102 Million Ponzi Scheme that was defrauding investors in several states. The complaint that was filed in federal district court in Manhattan charges Perry Santillo from Rochester, New York, Christopher Parris from Rochester, New York, Paul LaRocco from Ocala, Florida, John Piccarreto from San…
5 Common Financial Scams Aimed at Seniors
Educate yourself so you can protect yourself or your loved ones While the health of your senior loved ones might be the main thing you focus on, there are other areas you can’t ignore, such as their finances. Just as you want to ensure that they are safe when driving,…