May 11, 2026
Indexed universal life (IUL) insurance policies have attracted recent scrutiny among financial professionals and consumer advocates in Florida. An IUL is a kind of permanent life insurance policy that can build value based on the performance of an external index, as opposed to direct investment in the stock market. IULs are highly praised for their […]
May 7, 2026
The allure of tax‑free retirement income has made indexed universal life (IUL) insurance policies popular investment products in Florida. However, many clients are convinced to buy in without ever being told the risks. Loans and policy costs can turn these “tax-free” promises into costly surprises. What Are Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Insurance Policies? IUL policies […]
April 29, 2025
In margin investing, investors borrow money from a brokerage to fund investments, using their existing securities as collateral. It is a strategy some brokers may recommend because when it works, it can earn you high returns you might not be able to achieve otherwise. But when the market takes a downturn, a broker might issue […]
May 24, 2023
Understanding unsuitable investments is crucial for investors who want to protect their capital and achieve their investment goals. Unsuitable investments do not align with an investor’s investment profile, investment experience, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon. On the other hand, suitable investments are those that match an investor’s investment strategy and goals. Investors should be […]
September 28, 2021
Robert Nyilas (CRD#: 1030273) is a previously registered Broker. He entered the securities industry in 1982 and previously worked for Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc.; Advisory Group Equity Services, Ltd.; Source Capital Group, Inc.; Gilford Securities Incorporated; Gruntal & Co.; LLC; Herzfeld & Stern, Inc.; E.F. Hutton & Company, Inc. According to publicly available records released […]
June 16, 2021
Louis Kreisberg (CRD#: 1352881) is a previously registered Broker at Wavecrest Securities, LLC in Brentwood, TN. He entered the securities industry in 1985 and previously worked for Pickwick Capital Partners, LLC; Trump Securities, LLC; Joseph Capital, LLC; United Planners’ Financial Services of America A Limited Partners; John Hancock Mutual LIfe Insurance Company; John Hancock Distributors, […]
December 9, 2018
The Wolper Law Firm, P.A. is currently investigating claims against John Pariser, a former Financial Adviser at Independent Financial Group in Pacific Grove, California. John Pariser has been in the securities industry since the 1990s and previously worked at SWS Financial Services. According to publicly available records released by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), […]
November 18, 2018
The Wolper Law Firm, P.A. is currently investigating claims against William Dumchus, a Financial Adviser at Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ. William Dumchus has been in the securities industry since the 1980s and has worked for Wells Fargo Advisors. According to publicly available records released by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), in October […]
October 19, 2018
The Wolper Law Firm, P.A. is currently investigating claims against Scott Kaup, a Financial Advisor at Summit Brokerage Services in Stuart, Nebraska. Scott Kaup has been in the securities industry since the 1980s and previously worked at VSR FInancial. According to publicly available records released by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), on July 31, […]
October 14, 2018
The Wolper Law Firm, P.A. is currently investigating claims against John Pronovost, a Financial Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research in Watertown, Connecticut. John Pronovost has been in the securities industry since the 1980s and previously worked at MML Investor Services. According to publicly available records released by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), in 2018, […]