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Silver Law Group is investigating former Mississippi-based Morgan Stanley (CRD# 149777) broker Hilary J. Zimmerman (CRD# 2191841) over unauthorized trading allegations. According to Zimmerman’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, Zimmerman is the subject of seven (7) disclosures. Out of the seven disclosures, Zimmerman has had three (3) settled on his behalf and…
Silver Law Group is investigating Boca Raton, Florida-based Revere Securities LLC (CRD# 14178) broker Brett S. Murphy (CRD# 2434384) over allegations that Murphy excessively traded unit investment trusts (“UITs”) in a customer’s account. According to Scott’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, a customer filed a complaint against Scott alleging Scott churned the…
Silver Law Group is investigating former Montana-based Western International Securities, Inc. (CRD# 39262) broker Jed E. Tinder (CRD# 1013144) over allegations of unsuitability, recklessness and negligence. According to Tinder’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, Tinder currently has three (3) pending FINRA arbitration complaints. The first, filed in September 2015, alleges unsuitable recommendations…
Silver Law Group is investigating former Dallas, Texas-based LPL Financial LLC (CRD# 6413) broker Marcos Yanez (CRD# 5353857) over allegations that Yanez misrepresented certain aspects in the sale of a variable life insurance policy amidst other allegations. According to Yanez’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, a customer filed a complaint against Yanez…
The broker is reported to have made risky investments that lost a client most of her retirement savings Early in 2017, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) permanently banned Kelly Althar from acting as a broker. This action was the result of several allegations, including excessive trading, unsuitable recommendations, and…
Chicago investment advisor Daniel H. Glick. accused of stealing millions from elderly clients In late March, the SEC won a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against Chicago, Illinois broker Daniel H. Glick. Glick – along with his firm, Financial Management Strategies Inc. – was accused of taking money from…
As Americans get older, FINRA regulations hope to prevent many people from becoming victims of investment fraud Nearly 20% of all Americans 65 and older have, at one time or another, become the victim of elder financial fraud – and with this age group one of the most rapidly-growing segments…
An explanation of Florida’s statute It’s an unfortunate fact, but often people are not treated very well as they age. And due to ailments, disabilities, or reduced cognition, the elderly are especially vulnerable to being taken advantage of. In many circumstances, this has to do with money, and frequently a…
Investment Professionals, Inc. had been previously investigated for using high-pressure tactics on elderly clients in Massachusetts A San Antonio-based investment firm operating in Massachusetts was recently fined $100,000 for selling seniors unsuitable investments. The firm, Investment Professionals, Inc., (IPI) which operates out of community banks throughout the state, had been…
Our firm has filed a complaint against Irvine, California-based Cetera Advisors (CRD# 10299) relating to broker Daniel B. Vazquez Sr. (CRD# 3141463) after FINRA permanently barred Vazquez. According to Vazquez’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, FINRA permanently barred him from acting as a broker or otherwise associating with firms that sell securities…