According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Eric Wegner (Wegner) has been the subject of at least 5 customer complaints and two financial disclosures. Customers have filed complaints against Wegner alleging a number of securities law violations including that the broker made unsuitable investments,…
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Broker Investigation: Robert Horning’s Sale of Tenants-in-Common (TIC) Real Estate Investments
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Robert Horning (Horning) has been the subject of at least 8 customer complaints. Customers have filed complaints against Horning alleging a number of securities law violations including that the broker made unsuitable investments, misrepresentations, fraud, breach of…
Broker Spotlight: TIC Customer Complaints Against John Notman
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker John Notman (Notman) has been the subject to an astonishing 31 customer complaints along with two firm terminations for cause. The customer complaints against Notman allege a number of securities law violations including that the broker made…
FINRA Sanctions E1 Asset Management, Ron Itin, and Ahsan Shaikh Over Churning Customer Accounts
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) sanctioned (Case No. 2010025835701) broker E1 Asset Management, Inc. (E1 Asset) Ron Itin (Itin), and Ahsan Shaikh (Shaikh) concerning numerous irregularities and misconduct including allegations that between July 2008, and April 2012, including the failure to conduct reasonable supervisory reviews designed to detect and…
Broker Investigation: Churning Claims Against Mark Kaplan
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Mark Kaplan (Kaplan) has been the subject of at least four customer complaints and one termination. The customer complaints against Kaplan allege a number of securities law violations including that the broker made unsuitable investments, churning (excessive…
FINRA Bars Former H.D. Vest Broker Richard Whitley
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Richard Whitley (Whitley) has been the subject of at least 13 customer complaints and one regulatory action that has resulted in Whitley being barred. FINRA launched an investigation into claims that Whitley recommended unsuitable investments to customers.…
Broker Spotlight: Citigroup Broker David Honingstock
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker David Honingstock (Honingstock) has been the subject of at least two customer complaints, two financial disclosures, and three judgments and/or liens. The customer complaints against Honingstock allege a number of securities law violations including that the broker…
Broker Spotlight: Nigel James Churning Claims
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Nigel James (James) has been the subject of at least five customer complaints and one financial matter. Customers have filed complaints against James alleging a number of securities law violations including that the broker made unsuitable investments,…
Broker Investigation: Robert Blake’s Sale of Tenants-in-Common (TIC) Real Estate Investments
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Robert Blake (Blake) has been the subject of at least six customer complaints, one criminal activity, and three regulatory actions. Customers have filed complaints against Blake alleging a number of securities law violations including that the broker…
Broker Investigation: Kenneth McDonald’s Sale of Tenants-in-Common (TIC) Real Estate Investments
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Kenneth McDonald (McDonald) has been the subject of at least three customer complaints and one regulatory action. Customers have filed complaints against McDonald alleging a number of securities law violations including that the broker made unsuitable investments,…