The Edward Jones broker is permanently barred following allegations of accepting gifts from clients, along with using client credit cards In August 2017, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) indefinitely barred James Vincent Marino from acting as a broker or otherwise associating with firms that sell securities to the public.…
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SEC Files Complaint Against Matthew C. Griffin and William D. Griffin Over Alleged Misrepresentations Concerning Payson Petroleum Offerings
Our attorneys are investigating Matthew C. Griffin and William D. Griffin after the SEC alleged the Griffins made misrepresentations concerning Bartonville, Texas-based Payson Petroluem, Inc. offerings. The SEC Files a Complaint Against Matthew and William Griffin In November 2016, the SEC filed a complaint against the Griffins, who are brothers.…
Payson Petroleum, based in Bartonville Texas, and its Private Offerings Under Investigation After Payson Companies Declare Bankruptcy
Our attorneys are investigating Bartonville, Texas-based Payson Petroleum, Inc. and Payson Operating, LLC after the two companies declared bankruptcies, leaving unsecured investors holding over $20 million in losses. Payson Petroleum and Payson Operating Files for Bankruptcy Payson Petroleum and Payson Operating filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in June 2016. The…
James E. Lyons, Raymond James
James E Lyons CRD#1020397 Silver Law Group is investigating former Shreveport, LA-based Raymond James broker James E Lyons after a client filed a FINRA complaint alleging unauthorized trading. This complaint alleged damages of $1,200,000 According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck report on Lyons, the complaint was filed in April of 2016 and…
Michael P. Mctigue, Newbridge Securities
Michael P Mctigue CRD#3031287 Silver Law Group is investigating former Boca Raton, Florida-based Newbridge Securities Corp broker Michael P Mctigue. Following his voluntary resignation from his firm and allegations of churning and excessive trading. According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck report on Mctigue, He resigned from Newbridge Securitas in August of 2017…
Richard S. Botkin, Morgan Stanley
Richard S. Botkin CRD# 1571729 Silver Law Group is investigating Former Roseville, California-Morgan Stanley broker Richard S. Botkin after a allegations of outside business activity and illicit private placement investments. According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck report on Botkin, he sought approval from his member firm to participate in an outside business,…
The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act
On October 18, a new law went into effect that could be extremely beneficial to older investors. The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act is a “multi-pronged approach to prevent elder abuse, protect victims, and prosecute perpetrators of elder abuse crimes.” Immediately put in place are investigation and prosecution requirements…
FINRA Suspends Christopher Anthony Fernan
The broker is accused of violating FINRA rules by borrowing money from a client In May of this year, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) contacted broker Christopher Anthony Fernan to get information involving a customer dispute. Because he failed to respond to the agency, he received a three-month suspension,…
LPL Financial, LLC (Linsco Private Ledger)
Background Information In terms of gross revenues and number of financial advisors, LPL Financial is ranked as the biggest independent broker dealer in the financial services industry. The company has financial advisors all over the U.S., mostly in small branch offices. And because there are so many small branch offices,…
Jack F. Bruscianelli, National Securities Corp.
Jack F. Bruscianelli CRD#2113986 Silver Law Group is looking into Chicago, Illinois-based National Securities Corp. broker Jack F. Bruscianelli after a FINRA complaint was brought against him alleging unsuitable investments in private placements. According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck report on Bruscianelli, a FINRA complaint alleging unsuitability relating to private placements was…