The law offices of Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating broker Douglas Hyer (Hyer), currently associated with First Allied Securities, Inc. (First Allied) out of Great Neck, New York. According to a BrokerCheck report, Hyer has been subject to at least four customer disputes and one termination for cause during his…
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Advisor Richard Minichino Subject to Customer Complaints Over Annuities
The securities attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are currently investigating previously registered broker Richard Minichino (Minichino). According to BrokerCheck Records, Minichino has been subject to a pending customer dispute concerning roll-over annuities. In addition, Minichino has been subject to 4 tax liens and termination from employment at Next Financial Group,…
Stephen Dellelo Subject to Pending Customer Complaint Alleging $900,000 in Damages
The securities attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are currently investigating NEXT Financial Group, Inc. (Next Financial) broker Stephen Dellelo (Dellelo). According to BrokerCheck records, Dellelo is subject to one pending customer complaint concerning unsuitable placements in illiquid investments. In November 2017, a customer alleged that from 2007 to…
Numerous Customer Complaints Against Former Berthel Fisher Broker Jerry McCutchen
According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker Jerry McCutchen (McCutchen) has been the subject of at least 15 customer complaints and one judgment or lien. The customer complaints against McCutchen allege a number of securities law violations including that the broker made unsuitable investments,…
Josh Abernathy Accused of Running Investment Scheme Through Omega Investment Group
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently barred broker Josh Abernathy (Abernathy) due to Abernathy’s refusal to respond to requests made by the agency. In addition, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia charged Abernathy with mail fraud and conducting unlawful monetary transactions. The complaint alleges that Abernathy…