Silver Law Group is investigating former Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. (“Stifel Nicolaus”) broker Coleman Joseph Devlin (“Devlin”) for allegations of executing trades in customer accounts without first obtaining authorization from the customers. Devlin was employed by Stifel Nicolaus’ Baltimore, Maryland office prior to his termination in June 2016. The…
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SEC Accuses Daniel Vazquez of Running $2 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud
Silver Law Group represents many of Mr. Vazquez investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission is charging Daniel Vazquez and Gilbert Fluetsch of running a home flipping scam that defrauded dozens of investors out of their retirement savings. Vazquez was a registered stockbroker with Cetera Advisors and Investors Capital Corp. from…
Ernest Romer has been Barred from the Securities Industry
The former Michigan broker’s career was filled with suspensions, investigations, and firings In April of 2017, Ernest Julius Romer III received a permanent bar from the securities industry by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He was originally suspended by the agency, but because he didn’t request termination of the…
December 2017 FINRA Disciplinary Actions Suspend Registered Individuals for Failure to Comply with FINRA Rules
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for December 2017, the following individuals were suspended from FINRA for failing to comply with a FINRA arbitration award or settlement agreement pursuant to FINRA rules: NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS Jason N. Anderson IFS Securities Kovack Securities Inc. Johan Henrik Frisell …
In December 2017, FINRA Bars Registered Individuals for Failure for Comply with FINRA Rules
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for December 2017, the following individuals were barred from FINRA and cannot currently work for a FINRA brokerage firm for failing to provide FINRA with information it requested or to keep information current with FINRA pursuant to FINRA rules: NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS Helle Romer…
FINRA Arbitration Claim Filed Against Joseph Weinrich and Moloney Securities Co.
The Silver Law Group in collaboration with the Law Firm of David Chase recently filed a FINRA arbitration claim on behalf of a legally blind 86-year old customer against Moloney Securities Co. and its broker, Joseph Weinrich, which alleges counts of unsuitability, unauthorized trading and churning, and seeks the recovery…
FINRA Suspends Registered Individuals for Violations of FINRA Rules in December 2017
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for December 2017, the following individuals were suspended from FINRA and cannot currently work for a FINRA brokerage firm for failing to provide FINRA with information it requested or to keep information current with FINRA pursuant to FINRA rules: NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS Florjan Beqo…
Silver Law Group Is Investgating Claims Of Unsuitable Recommendations, Spencer Laufer, J.H Darbie & CO
Spencer D. Laufer CRD#6312867 Silver Law Group is investigating former New York, New York-based J.H Darbie & Co broker Spencer Laufer following a customer complaint alleging unsuitable investment recommendations. According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck report on Laufer, a complaint was received in July of 2017 alleging that Laufer had provided unsuitable…
Jason Anderson, LPL Financial Under Investigation For Claims of Unauthorized Trading
Jason N. Anderson CRD#4370191 Silver Law Group is investigating former Beaumont, Texas-based LPL Financial broker Jason Anderson following a customer complaint alleging unauthorized trading, churning, and mismanagement in customers accounts. According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck report on Anderson, a complaint was received in December of 2016 alleging that Anderson had engaged…
Silver Law Group is Investigating Claims Against Florida-Based Raymond James Broker Ramesh Madhusudan for Unsuitable Investments and Negligent Supervision
Ramesh Madhusudan CRD#5389923 Silver Law Group is investigating Miami Florida-based Raymond James Financial Services broker Ramesh Madhusudan, after a customer filed a FINRA complaint alleging unsuitability and negligent supervision with alleged damages of $9,000,000 According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck report on Madhusudan, a complaint alleging unsuitable recommendations, breach of fiduciary duty…