According to Flynn’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, he was based out of the Greenville, South Carolina branches of IFS Securities and Voya Financial Advisors. After he failed to respond to a FINRA inquiry that followed approximately 17 disclosures and two employment terminations within one year, he was permanently barred in June…
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Robert Ginsberg, Woodbury Financial, Subject of Two Suitability Claims
Robert Scott Ginsberg (CRD #5177531) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (CRD #421) of Wallingford, CT. He was previously employed by Investors Capital Corp. (CRD #30613), also of Wallingford. He has been in the industry since 2008. Ginsberg is the subject of…
FINRA Suspends Francisco Faraco For Forging Signatures
Francisco Jose Faraco (CRD #5095972) is a former registered broker and investment advisor whose last employer was Morgan Stanley (CRD #149777) of New York, NY. His previous employers include J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (CRD #79), also of New York, NY, Santander Securities (CRD #41791) and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &…
The SEC’s Temporary Suspension Of Marijuana Company, CannaBusiness Group, LLC Trading
Marijuana is still an illegal substance in a number of states (and on the federal level.) But with the increased evidence of medical benefits, many states have begun legalization for medical use. Some, like California and Colorado, have also legalized it for recreational use. Companies are now looking for ways…
Cannabis/Marijuana Litigation – FusionPharm
It seemed like a good investment—a company that repurposes and refits old shipping containers into hydroponic growing “pods” for local Denver agriculture, as well as the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry. These refurbished containers, complete with installed grow lighting, were known as “PharmPods.” They were marketed as portable hydroponic greenhouses that…
SEC Charges Texas-Based Greenview In Cannabis Stock Fraud
In the rush to get into the newest investment markets ahead of the curve, some companies will say anything, even if it’s wrong. Our law firm is actively involved in several Cannabis investment lawsuits. This week, the SEC filed charges against the Dallas, Texas based Greenview Investment Partners L.P. and…
SEC’s Temporary Suspension of GrowLife (PHOT) Stocks
Home growers of medical marijuana will find no shortage of gardening supplies available made just for their crops. Our marijuana litigators are seeing many bogus suppliers. One company that supplies equipment and supplies for the home grower is GrowLife, (PHOT) headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. With stores in Encino, CA, Portland,…
SEC Suspends Pot Stock Advanced Cannabis Solutions/General Cannabis
General Cannabis, formerly known as Advanced Cannabis Solutions, is a service provider based in Denver, CO, that provides consulting and assistance to cannabis-related companies for production, cultivation and retail operations. (The company does not actually grow crops.) Like any company offering securities for sale, Advanced Cannabis was required to supply…
Lawyers Identify Red Flags of Securities Fraud
Frequently, investment and securities fraud cases are only limited by Wall Street’s ability to find new and creative ways to abuse investors. This type of fraud arises out of allegations that losses are due to misconduct or causes unrelated to market forces and is governed by the Securities Exchange Commission,…
Best Attorneys for Ponzi Scheme Victims
There are many different types of investment and securities fraud scams designed to bilk investors out of millions of dollars. Sometimes even billions. As was the case of one of the world’s most famous Ponzi schemers, Bernie Madoff, who is spending the rest of his life in prison. Attorney Scott…