So-called “romance scams” proliferate, with both women and men being taken for millions of dollars every year. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a press release on the topic of romance scams that cultivate a “relationship” and then move in the direction of investing in a “great opportunity”…
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Wells Fargo Allegedly Manipulated FINRA Arbitration System
In this blog, we frequently discuss investors who, through no fault of their own, have lost money to unscrupulous brokers and investment advisors who mislead or defraud their clients. When an investor can’t work things out with their registered representative, the next step is frequently arbitration with the Financial Industry…
GWG Looks For Refinancing Funding After Missing Payments To L Bonds Investors
GWG Holdings is trying to avoid bankruptcy by looking for emergency financing following the resignation of its auditor, accounting problems, and missed debt payments to L Bond investors, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. Silver Law Group currently represents GWG L Bonds investors, and may be able…
FINRA Bars Broker James Dunn After Multiple Allegations Of Unauthorized Trading
James William Dunn, Jr. (CRD#: 6084258) is a former registered broker and investment advisor whose last known employer was Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (CRD#:6363) of Vienna, VA. He was previously employed with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (CRD#:19616) of Arlington, VA, and Morgan Stanley (CRD#:149777) of McLean, VA. He has…
Broker William LeBoeuf Suspended Over Private Securities Transactions
William LeBoeuf (CRD#: 2464080, aka “William W. Le Boeuf,” “Bill LeBeouf,” “William Walter LeBeouf”) is a former broker and investment adviser whose last known employer was Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (CRD#:13572) of Beavercreek, OH. His previous employer employers include Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (CRD#:7691) of Miamisburg, OH,…
Silver Law Group Highlights SEC Bulletin On Interest-Bearing Crypto Accounts
Since its inception, multiple financial products have appeared for investors to get into cryptocurrency. Recently, Investor.gov published a bulletin describing the risks of interest bearing crypto accounts. Digital-based online currency, or cryptocurrency, is one of the hottest new investments around. But because it’s so new, not even seasoned investors necessarily…
Silver Law Group Represents Investors Against GWG Holdings For L Bond Losses
On Friday, February 18, 2022, Silver Law Group and co-counsel filed a class action complaint against GWG Holdings and several of its principals to recover losses suffered by investors who purchased GWG’s “L Bonds”. The Complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas…
FINRA Suspends Registered Individuals For Violations Of FINRA Rules February 2022
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for February 2022, 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. However, these individuals remain bound by…
FINRA Suspends Stockbrokers For Failing To Comply With FINRA Arbitration Award Or Settlement Agreement February 2022
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for February 2022, 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 Christ Baltas Worden Capital Management LLC Wilmington Capital Securities, LLC Timothy Flynn…
FINRA Bars Stockbrokers For Failing To Provide FINRA With Information February 2022
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for February 2022, 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 Joshua Baker…