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According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for August 2020, the following individuals were suspended from FINRA for failing to comply with a FINRA arbitration award or settlement agreement pursuant to FINRA rules:

NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS
  Cynthia Barrera   Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
  Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated
  David Braunlich   PTR, Inc.
  Benjamin & Jerold Brokerage I, LLC
  Richard Coleman   SW Financial
  Richard James & Associates, Inc.
  Cindy Fuzie   Morgan Stanley
  MML Investors Services, LLC
  Michael Garris   Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
  Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
  Rajesh Gupta   Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
  JP Morgan Securities LLC
  James McEnerney, Jr.   Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
  Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
  Scott McVicker   Market Wise Securities, inc.
  Transamerica financial Resources, Inc.
  Daniel Motherway   National Securities Corporation
  UBS Financial Services, Inc.
  Jaime Rivera   First Southern, LLC
  Herbert J. Sims & Co. Inc.

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According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for July 2020, the following individuals were barred from FINRA and cannot currently work for a FINRA brokerage firm for failing to provide FINRA with information it requested or to keep information current with FINRA pursuant to FINRA rules:

NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS
  Joanna Abdelhadi   Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
  Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
  Kenneth Butschek   ProEquities, Inc.
  Securities Management & Research, Inc.
  Nathaniel Clay   Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd.
  National Securities Corporation
  Paula Collins   TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC
  Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, Inc.
  Alan Lau   Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
  Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
  Stanley Martin   Allstate Financial Services, LLC
  H&R Block Financial Advisors, Inc.
  Scott Mason   Voya Financial Advisors, Inc.
  Western Wealth Management, LLC
  John Santariello   Arive Capital markets
  Cape Securities Inc.
  Marc Winters   Wedbush Securities Inc.
  UBS Financial Services Inc.

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Scott Silver, Silver Law Group’s managing partner, has been re-elected as the co-chair of the Securities and Financial Fraud Group of The American Association for Justice (AAJ), an advocacy group that promotes a fair and effective justice system. Scott is honored to be chosen to continue serving in his role at the AAJ, where he advocates for the rights of victims of securities and investment fraud to pursue justice caused by the misconduct of others. Scott is a frequent lecturer on securities and investment fraud and best practices on pursuing stockbroker misconduct cases.  Scott has previously published a securities arbitration primer available on this website.Scott Silver, Silver Law Group’s managing partner, has been re-elected as the co-chair of the Securities and Financial Fraud Group of The American Association for Justice (AAJ), an advocacy group that promotes a fair and effective justice system.

Scott is honored to be chosen to continue serving in his role at the AAJ, where he advocates for the rights of victims of securities and investment fraud to pursue justice caused by the misconduct of others. Scott is a frequent lecturer on securities and investment fraud and best practices on pursuing stockbroker misconduct cases.  Scott has previously published a securities arbitration primer available on this website. Continue reading ›

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Silver Law Group is investigating Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FENC) on behalf of investors who have losses from purchasing the company’s stock. The investigation concerns possible violations of federal securities laws by the company. If you have losses from investing in Fennec Pharmaceuticals (FENC) stock, contact Silver Law Group for a confidential no-cost consultation at (800) 975-4345 or by email at ssilver@silverlaw.com.Silver Law Group is investigating Fennec Pharmaceuticals (FENC) on behalf of investors who have losses from purchasing the company’s stock. The investigation concerns possible violations of federal securities laws by the company.

If you have losses from investing in Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FENC) stock, contact Silver Law Group for a confidential no-cost consultation at (800) 975-4345 or by email at ssilver@silverlaw.com.  Continue reading ›

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At the end of March 2020, Allianz Global Investors (Allianz) liquidated two investment vehicles—Structured Alpha 1000 and 1000 Plus—following substantial losses to the funds, resulting in clients losing millions of dollars. According to news reports, other related Allianz Funds, including Structured Alpha 250, 350, and 500, also suffered heavy losses. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requested information about the funds. The Structured Alpha Funds were a group of investment opportunities offered and managed by Allianz Global Investors. According to marketing materials incorporated into a recent lawsuit against Allianz, the three main principles of the Alpha Funds’ strategy were: Capitalize on long-term and short-term volatility; Perform irrespective of the market environment; and Employ a three-prong strategy that will (1) profit during normal market conditions, (2) protect against a market crash, and (3) navigate as wide a range of equity-market outcomes as possible.At the end of March 2020, Allianz Global Investors (Allianz) liquidated two investment vehicles—Structured Alpha 1000 and 1000 Plus—following substantial losses to the funds, resulting in clients losing millions of dollars. According to news reports, other related Allianz Funds, including Structured Alpha 250, 350, and 500, also suffered heavy losses. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requested information about the funds. Continue reading ›

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A class action lawsuit has been filed to recover damages for investors in YayYo (YAYO) stock regarding alleged violations of federal securities laws. If you have losses traceable to the YayYo (YAYO) initial public offering (IPO), contact Silver Law Group for a confidential no-cost consultation at (800) 975-4345 or by email at ssilver@silverlaw.com.  A lead plaintiff (class representative) has not been selected and a class has not been certified in this case.A class action lawsuit has been filed to recover damages for investors in YayYo (YAYO) stock regarding alleged violations of federal securities laws.

If you have losses traceable to the YayYo (YAYO) initial public offering (IPO), contact Silver Law Group for a confidential no-cost consultation at (800) 975-4345 or by email at ssilver@silverlaw.com. 

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged former Morgan Stanley broker Michael Barry Carter with fraud for stealing from his customers, including an elderly client. The complaint filed by the SEC alleges that Carter, a currently-barred broker who was last registered with Morgan Stanley in their McLean, Virginia office, made dozens of unauthorized wire transfers from his client’s accounts to his personal bank account, which amounted to millions of dollars. It is alleged that Carter falsified documents to make the transfers and made unauthorized sales of client’s securities.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged former Morgan Stanley broker Michael Barry Carter with fraud for stealing from his customers, including an elderly client.

The complaint filed by the SEC alleges that Carter, a currently-barred broker who was last registered with Morgan Stanley in their McLean, Virginia office, made dozens of unauthorized wire transfers from his client’s accounts to his personal bank account, which amounted to millions of dollars. It is alleged that Carter falsified documents to make the transfers and made unauthorized sales of client’s securities. Continue reading ›

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Scott Silver, managing partner of Silver Law Group, has sent letters to Florida’s U.S. Senators, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, expressing support for, and asking the senators to support, the Edith Shorougian Senior Victims Of Fraud Compensation Act of 2020 (Edith’s Bill). Edith’s Bill would provide a recovery pool for elderly investors who have been defrauded. Provisions in the bill would amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 so that seniors victimized by financial fraud would be eligible for reimbursement from the Crimes Victim Fund.Scott Silver, managing partner of Silver Law Group, has sent letters to Florida’s U.S. Senators, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, expressing support for, and asking the senators to support, the Edith Shorougian Senior Victims Of Fraud Compensation Act of 2020 (Edith’s Bill).

Edith’s Bill would provide a recovery pool for elderly investors who have been defrauded. Provisions in the bill would amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 so that seniors victimized by financial fraud would be eligible for reimbursement from the Crimes Victim Fund. Continue reading ›

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Silver Law Group continues to investigate Dean Vagnozzi, Par Funding, A Better Financial Plan, and others on behalf of investors in what the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says was a $500 million “web of unregistered, fraudulent securities offerings.” Around 1,200 investors were solicited through advertisements and free dinner seminars and promised high returns with little to no risk by investing in a merchant cash advance business.Silver Law Group continues to investigate Dean Vagnozzi, Par Funding, A Better Financial Plan, and others on behalf of investors in what the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says was a $500 million “web of unregistered, fraudulent securities offerings.”

Around 1,200 investors were solicited through advertisements and free dinner seminars and promised high returns with little to no risk by investing in a merchant cash advance business. Continue reading ›

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Did you invest in the YieldStreet? Silver Law Group, a nationally-recognized class action and investment fraud law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of YieldStreet investors after an oil and gas deal and five marine loan investments that have not returned principal or paid interest by YieldStreet’s due dates. YieldStreet Inc. is an online investment platform that markets its alternative investments as exclusive deals that are typically reserved for big investors. YieldStreet investors buy into “notes” that are designed to make scheduled cash distributions. These notes are loans, backed by a wide range of assets, including ships, legal settlements and even artwork. To date, YieldStreet has raised more than $1 billion from retail investors for these alternative investments.Did you invest in the YieldStreet? Silver Law Group, a nationally-recognized class action and investment fraud law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of YieldStreet investors after an oil and gas deal and five marine loan investments that have not returned principal or paid interest by YieldStreet’s due dates.

YieldStreet Inc. is an online investment platform that markets its alternative investments as exclusive deals that are typically reserved for big investors. YieldStreet investors buy into “notes” that are designed to make scheduled cash distributions. These notes are loans, backed by a wide range of assets, including ships, legal settlements and even artwork. To date, YieldStreet has raised more than $1 billion from retail investors for these alternative investments. Continue reading ›

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