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Financial Advisor John P. Franzino Subject of Pending Customer Dispute Alleging Forgery

John P. Franzino (CRD#:4734949) is a registered broker at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC., in Massapequa, NY. Broker’s Background John Franzino entered the securities industry in 2004 and has previously worked at MML Investors, LLC; MSI Financial Services, Inc; and NYLIFE Securities, LLC. Current and Past Allegations of Conduct Leading to Investment Loss According to publicly […]

Financial Advisor Marty Valade is the Subject of a Pending Customer Dispute Alleging Excessive Trading

Martin Valade (Marty) (CRD#: 1532673) is a registered broker at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., in Cypress, CA. Broker’s Background Mary Valade entered the securities industry in 1986, and has previously worked at Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. Current Allegations of Misconduct Leading to Investment Loss According to publicly available records released by the Financial Industry Regulatory […]

Registered Broker Gustavo Miramontes has Fourteen FINRA Disclosures

Gustavo Miramontes (CRD#: 2338966) is a registered broker at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., in Los Angeles, CA. Broker’s Background He entered the securities industry in 1996. He previously worked for Wedbush Securities, Inc.; Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC; Southwest Securities, Inc; and M.L Stern & Co., LLC. Current and Past Allegations of Conduct Leading to Investment […]

Financial Advisor Mark Gillelen Has Seven FINRA Disclosures

Mark Gillelen (CRD#: 1868626) is a registered broker and Investment Advisor at LPL Financial LLC in Redwoord City, CA. Broker’s Background He entered the securities industry in 1989 and previously worked for Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC; First Allied Securities, Inc; First Allied Advisory Services, Inc; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated; Banc […]

Customer Dispute Involving Registered Broker John B. Lee Settled for $575k

John Brian Lee (CRD#: 2950037) is a registered broker and financial advisor at LPL Financial LLC, in Fort Worth, TX. Broker’s Background: John Lee entered the securities industry in 1999. He previous worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc; MML Investors Services, LLC; Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC; Northwestern  Mutual Wealth Management Company; Nationwide Securities; […]

Financial Advisor Michael Y. Hamilton is the Subject of SEC Investigation Concerning Regulation BI

Michael Young Hamilton (CRD#: 2038138) is a registered investment advisor and broker at Centaurs Financial, Inc., in Fort Myers, FL. Broker’s Background Michael Hamilton entered the securities industry in 1992. He previously worked for J.P Turner & Company Capital Management, LLC; Gunnallen Financial, Inc.; Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Prudential Securities Incorporated; Smith Barney Inc.; […]

Financial Advisor Andrew Pesner Discloses Customer Complaint Alleging Damages of $295,000

Andrew Scott Pesner (CRD#: 1971579) is a registered broker at VCS Venture Securities, in Hauppauge, NY. Broker’s Background Andrew Pesner entered the securities industry in 1990. He previously worked for Joseph Stone Capital LLC; First Midwest Securities, Inc.; American Capital Partners, LLC; Milestone Financial Services, Inc.; First Asset Management, Inc.; Chatfield Dean & Co., Inc; […]

Financial Advisor Viqas Akhtar has Disclosed Seven Customer Complaints

Viqas Akhtar (CRD#: 5624412) is a registered broker at B. Riley Wealth Management in Miami, FL. Broker’s Background Viqas Akhtar entered the securities industry in 2009 and he previously worked for National Securities Corporation; VFinance  Investments, Inc.; and Rockwell Global Capital LLC. Current and Past Allegations of Conduct Leading to Investment Loss According to publicly […]

The SEC Has Approved a Plan of Distribution for Disgorged Funds Paid by Frontier Wealth Management, LLC and Shawn Sokolosky

Wolper Law Firm, P.A. is investigating former SEC Registered Investment Advisor (“RIA”), Frontier Wealth Management, LLC.  Frontier Wealth Management, LLC was formerly registered with the SEC as a registered investment advisor.  Shawn Sokolosky is one of its former investment advisor representatives. On September 3, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instituted administrative proceedings against […]

Understanding the Concept of Arbitration and Its Benefits for Investors

In the complex world of finance, understanding the concept of arbitration and its benefits for investors is crucial. Arbitration, a dispute resolution process outside the courtroom, offers several advantages over traditional litigation. It provides a more practical and cost-effective means to resolve conflicts between parties. The impartiality of arbitrators, typically experts in their field, ensures […]