The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Emil Botvinnik of taking $3.7 million in a fraudulent scheme involving excessive, high-frequency trading. On November 7, 2018, he asked a New York federal judge to toss the suit because he claimed its allegations do not meet the pleading standard for fraud.…
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SEC Charges Broker Emil Botvinnik With Excessive Trading, Churning
If you watch your brokerage account regularly, you’ll see the various trades and charges that go along with them. But if you’re seeing transactions that you don’t recall authorizing, and you’re spending a lot more money for fees, commissions and other related charges, it’s time to ask questions. Our South…
Meyers Associates Changes Name to Windsor Street Capital
Meyers Associates, L.P. changed its name in 2016 from “Meyers Associates, L.P.” to “Windsor Street Capital, LP.” Under the moniker Meyers Associates (CRD# 34171), the firm was known for hiring brokers whose FINRA BrokerCheck reports were riddled with disclosures. According to an InvestmentNews report in 2014, Meyers Associates “stands out…
SEC Charges Windsor Street Capital/Meyers Associates for Alleged Conduct in Pump-and-Dump Scheme
The SEC announced charges against New York-based brokerage firm Windsor Street Capital (CRD# 34171), formerly Meyers Associates, L.P., for gatekeeper failures related to a pump-and-dump scheme. John D. Telfer (CRD# 1099745) was also charged as chief compliance officer and anti-money laundering officer of Windsor Street Capital from November 2013 to…
Meyers Associates Broker Matthew Siliato Under Investigation for Pending Suitability and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
Silver Law Group is investigating Meyers Associates broker Matthew A. Siliato (CRD# 5062153) for recent allegations that he recommended clients unsuitable investments. Siliato’s Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) BrokerCheck report indicates that the broker has nine misconduct disclosures. Siliato’s most recent complaint was filed on June 23, 2016. The customer…