Leon Vaccarelli allegedly defrauded a total of nine clients out of more than $1 million In May, former financial advisor Leon Vaccarelli was charged with 12 counts of fraud and money laundering in a federal court in Connecticut. If convicted on all of them, he could receive a maximum penalty…
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Securities Arbitration Claims Against National Securities Corp.
According to some reports, nearly 1/3 of National Securities brokers have had regulatory issues, legal disputes, or personal financial problems that have been disclosed to investors National Securities Corporation is one of the oldest financial firms in the U.S., dating back over 70 years. Its the main office is in…
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…
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…
Are Private Equity Funds the Next Wave of Lawsuits?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has formed a new group to increase oversight of private equity and hedge funds. The SEC has assigned two former industry veterans to oversee the unit. The SEC frequently creates these units when it sees increased activity in a particular type of investment…