Articles Posted in Investment Fraud

Silver Law Group is investigating former Boca Raton, Florida-based Raymond James broker Gregory E. Barr (CRD# 1312703) after being discharged by two different firms in less than three years. Barr was most recently employed by Raymond James & Associates (CRD# 705), but most of his trouble involves his prior firm,…

Frauds can go undetected for years, so what can investors do to prevent, identify, and address this growing issue? In a financial environment where a uniform fiduciary standard for brokers doesn’t yet exist, it pays for clients to be constantly vigilant for signs of stockbroker and investment fraud. Even when…

Paul Vernon’s former clients say he stole millions from Cryptsy, which traded Bitcoin and other digital currencies, and then fled the country with $8M in investor funds. Now we’re representing them in a class action lawsuit. Paul Vernon, CEO of Project Investors Inc., which does business as Cryptsy, a Delray…

Cetera financial advisor allegedly engaged in gross negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent non-discolsure, fraud, and more Kenneth Kolquist began his career in the financial services industry in 2006 in Duluth, Minnesota. Since his first position with A Plus Financial Group, he has worked for various firms including Securities America,…

How do I know if my stockbroker has defrauded me? Stockbrokers and financial advisors have a legal duty to put your financial well-being before their own when they make decisions about your investments. However, some financial professionals aren’t willing to wait until you make money to increase their profits. According…

With just three years in the securities industry, Woodard faced allegations of misconduct Silver Law Group is investigating the misconduct of Matthew Charles Woodard, a broker from Farmington, Connecticut. An inquiry from FINRA was initiated when Woodard was accused of converting funds from a deceased customer’s account. When asked to…

FINRA initiates investigation into Sarasota broker after multiple customer complaints Winston Wade Turner, a broker who was most recently registered with Pruco Securities in Sarasota, Florida, is being investigated after FINRA filed a complaint against Turner in regard to numerous customer disputes, including attempting to defraud customers by convincing them…

Florida-based broker allegedly misappropriated funds while associated with two different member firms. Carlton E. Burton passed his Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam in October 2014. He passed his Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination in June 2015. And in February 2016, Burton was permanently barred from associating with…

Misappropriation of funds, breach of fiduciary duty, and mismanagement are just a few of the allegations cited Silver Law Group is investigating Thomas Edward Andrews, a broker who was employed by LPL Financial in Salt Lake City, Utah. Andrews began his career in the financial services industry in October 2002.…

Alleged misrepresentation of REITs and BDCs by Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Gopi Vungarala to their client, a Native American Tribe, lead to exorbitant commissions to the detriment of the tribe Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and their licensed broker Gopi Vungarala have been named respondents in an FINRA compliant that…