The investment lawyers at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating customer complaints against Pennsylvania Broker/Investment Advisor Nadav Baum (Baum). According to BrokerCheck records, Baum has been subject to fourteen customer complaints and two regulatory sanctions. The customer complaints allege that Baum engaged in securities law violations, including making unsuitable investments in…
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Patrick Maddren Subject to Customer Complaint For Excessive Trading
According to BrokerCheck records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Patrick Maddren (Maddren) has been subject to two customer complaints and two tax liens. Maddren is currently registered with WestPark Capital, Inc. (WestPark Capital). In March 2016 a customer filed a complaint alleging a number of securities…
Aegis Capital Broker Paul Falcon Receives Customer Complaints over Unsuitable Trades
The investment lawyers of Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating claims against Aegis Capital broker, Paul Falcon (Falcon). Falcon allegedly recommended unsuitable investments, executed unauthorized trades, made excessive transactions and recommended investments that performed properly. According to BrokerCheck records, Falcon has received four customer complaints and one pending customer complaint. In…
Alonza Barnett Barred By FINRA Over Failure to Respond to Requests for Information
According to BrokerCheck records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) advisor Alonza Barnett (Barnett), in March 2017, was barred from the industry by FINRA after FINRA requested documents and information and he failed to request termination of his suspension within three months of the date of the Notice…
FINRA Bars former Wells Fargo Broker John Leonard
The investment lawyers of Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating the regulatory action brought by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) against John Leonard (Leonard), working out of Toledo, Ohio. Leonard allegedly failed to request termination of a previous suspension within three months resulting in an automatic bar from association with…
Hiring a FINRA Attorney
Are you hiring the a FINRA securities attorney to help you recover investment losses? This article will help you make the right choice when selecting a FINRA attorney by outlining the most important things to look out for. Consider these five questions to ensure you are hiring the best: Is…
The Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule May Impact Securities Arbitration Claims
The fiduciary rule passed during the Obama administration is being reviewed by the Department of Labor (DOL), leaving plenty of uncertainty for advisers and investors. As Barry Tempkin reports, “During this period, advisers who do not receive level-fee compensation are held to the DOL impartial conduct standard for retirement accounts,…
Broker Joseph Sterling Subject to Customer Complaints Over Real Estate Investments
The investment fraud attorneys with Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating customer complaints filed with The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) against Joseph Sterling (Sterling) currently associated with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. (Geneos Wealth). According to brokercheck records Sterling has been subject to three customer complaints. Two of the most recent…
Update: Advisor Sonya Camarco Faces New Charges
In early September, we reported that the investment lawyers of Gana Weinstein LLP were investigating allegations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finding that Sonya Camarco (Camarco) misappropriated over $2.8 million in investor funds from her clients and customers. In a separate but parallel action, Colorado state authorities have…
Advisor Joseph Rodriguez Subject to Bond Related Customer Complaints
According to BrokerCheck records financial advisor Joseph Rodriguez (Rodriguez), currently associated with Hennion & Walsh, Inc. (Hennion & Walsh), has been subject to four customer complaints. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rodriguez has been accused by customers of unsuitable investments among other claims. Most…