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In another piece of the puzzle that is GWG Holdings, the SEC is also investigating its subsidiary, the Dallas, Texas-based investment company Beneficient. Begun by founder Brad Heppner, the intent was to bring “mom-and-pop” investors the same types of opportunities normally afforded to larger investors. Much like GWG, Beneficient also led to failures that cost investors billions, and included a possible Ponzi scheme that primarily benefited Heppner according to the Wall Street Journal.In another piece of the puzzle that is GWG Holdings, the SEC is also investigating its subsidiary, the Dallas, Texas-based investment company Beneficient. Begun by founder Brad Heppner, the intent was to bring “mom-and-pop” investors the same types of opportunities normally afforded to larger investors.

Much like GWG, Beneficient also led to failures that cost investors billions, and included a possible Ponzi scheme that primarily benefited Heppner according to the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading ›

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Clarice Saw (Clarice Crystal Saw CRD 2633118, aka “Chin Saw,” “Clarice Chin Saw”) was previously  employed by Cetera Investment Advisers LLC (CRD# 105644 and 1540) of Flushing, NY, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) of New York, NY, and LPL Financial LLC (CRD# 6413) of Ardsley, NY. She has been in the industry since 1996. On July 28, the SEC announced that it has filed fraud charges against Saw in a $2.4 million case of misappropriation. The SEC’s complaint alleges that Saw “engaged in a fraudulent scheme” and drained the accounts of an elderly customer. Acting without customer consent, Saw liquidated all the customer’s assets and transferred the proceeds to her personal bank and brokerage accounts.Clarice Saw (Clarice Crystal Saw CRD 2633118, aka “Chin Saw,” “Clarice Chin Saw”) was previously  employed by Cetera Investment Advisers LLC (CRD# 105644 and 1540) of Flushing, NY, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) of New York, NY, and LPL Financial LLC (CRD# 6413) of Ardsley, NY. She has been in the industry since 1996. Continue reading ›

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Chuck Roberts (CRD# 2064602) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (CRD# 793) of New York, NY. He was previously employed by Morgan Stanley (CRD# 149777), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (CRD# 249), all of New York, NY. He has been in the industry since 1990. Roberts is currently the subject of nine pending customer disputes. Eight of those disputes were filed between 5/3/2023 and 7/21/2023. Collectively, these damages total $23.5 million. They have similar allegations of “breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, fraud, breach of contract, and violation of the Florida Securities And Investor Protection Act.” One dispute includes “violation of the California Corporations Code.” The subject of these investments is called “structured notes.”Chuck Roberts (CRD# 2064602) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (CRD# 793) of New York, NY. He was previously employed by Morgan Stanley (CRD# 149777), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (CRD# 249), all of New York, NY. He has been in the industry since 1990. Continue reading ›

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Philip Riposo (Philip Anthony Riposo CRD# 400056) is a former broker and investment advisor last registered with United Planners’ Financial Services Of America A Limited Partner (CRD#:20804) of Cave Creek, AZ. Previous employers include Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. (CRD#:10641) of New Bedford, MA, LPL Financial Corporation (CRD#:6413) of East Falmouth, MA, and Securities America, Inc. (CRD#:10205) of Lavista, NE. He has been in the industry since 1973. Philip Riposo was terminated from United Planners on 3/3/2022 after the firm discovered that he was accepting and depositing client checks made out to the name of his “Doing Business As” name (DBA), Riposo Asset Management. Additionally, Philip Riposo also created fictitious account statements and provided them to the clients from whom he received money for his DBA. The firm prohibits both activities. Upon investigation by United Planners, Riposo admitted to both, and was subsequently terminated. FINRA CASE # 2022074280901Philip Riposo (Philip Anthony Riposo CRD# 400056) is a former broker and investment advisor last registered with United Planners’ Financial Services Of America A Limited Partner (CRD#:20804) of Cave Creek, AZ. Previous employers include Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. (CRD#:10641) of New Bedford, MA, LPL Financial Corporation (CRD#:6413) of East Falmouth, MA, and Securities America, Inc. (CRD#:10205) of Lavista, NE. He has been in the industry since 1973. Continue reading ›

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Supply chain financing is a vital factor keeping the flow of goods and services moving worldwide. Credit Suisse offered its investment clientele a variety of investments, including supply chain financing funds, or SCFF. The basis of this investment is the early payment of invoices to suppliers for a fee. This innovative financing solution reduces the risk of supply chain disruption and enables suppliers and their buyers to optimize working capital. Suppliers are paid faster and have immediate access to their accounts receivable, and buyers gain additional time to pay their invoices. This technology-based solution offers short-term credit solutions that make the process easier, faster, and more efficient.Supply chain financing is a vital factor keeping the flow of goods and services moving worldwide. Credit Suisse offered its investment clientele a variety of investments, including supply chain financing funds, or SCFF.

The basis of this investment is the early payment of invoices to suppliers for a fee. This innovative financing solution reduces the risk of supply chain disruption and enables suppliers and their buyers to optimize working capital. Suppliers are paid faster and have immediate access to their accounts receivable, and buyers gain additional time to pay their invoices. This technology-based solution offers short-term credit solutions that make the process easier, faster, and more efficient. Continue reading ›

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According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for July 2023, 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 the securities arbitration agreement to arbitrate any disputes between themselves and their former customers:

NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS
  Michael Adinovich   Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
  Steve Moise   Joseph Stone Capital LLC
  Spartan Capital Securities, LLC
  Karla Moons   Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc.
  Amsouth Investment Services, Inc.
  Kyle Steibel   CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc.
  Edward Jones
  Joseph Todaro   Network 1 Financial Securities Inc.
  SW Financial
  Jin Zhu   Morgan Stanley
  Key Investment Services LLC

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According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for July 2023, 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
  Michael Borning   Pruco Securities, LLC
  Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
  Conway Donaldson   Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
  Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
  Bridget Fernandez   UBS Financial Services Inc.
  Wachovia Securities, Inc.
  Christopher Polinaire   Network 1 Financial Securities Inc.
  Arive Capital Markets
  Tariq Sales   Spartan Capital Securities, LLC
  Newbridge Securities Corporation
  Troy West   Innovation Partners, LLC
  Southeast Investments, N.C. Inc.

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According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for July 2023, 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
  Michael Cutrone   Neuberger Berman BD LLC
  Ronald Diaz   Morgan Stanley
  J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
  Mulan Greenway
  David Morris   Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  UBS Financial Services Inc.
  Josette Santos   Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC

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Matthew Boehm (Matthew John Boehm CRD# 4418029) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (CRD# 421) of East Peoria, IL. He was previously employed with Lion Street Advisors, LLC (CRD# 167610 as an investment advisor), and also of East Peoria, and Lion Street Financial, LLC (CRD# 165828, as a broker) of Peoria, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (CRD# 421 as a broker and investment advisor) of Bonita Springs, FL. He has been both a broker and investment advisor throughout his career, which began in 2003. Boehm has only one disclosure in this CRD, a recently filed customer dispute which is currently pending. Filed on 1/31/2023, the client is requesting damages of $75,000. The customer alleges they  purchased GWG Holding’s now-defunct L-Bonds from Boehm. In August of 2022, she filed a securities arbitration, claiming that while at Lion Street Financial he sold her these L-Bonds. In the arbitration, she alleged misrepresentation and failure to supervise the suitability of GWG L-bonds. Lion Street Financial has sought to implead Boehm—bring him into the case—allegedly to settle the claim.Matthew Boehm (Matthew John Boehm CRD# 4418029) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (CRD# 421) of East Peoria, IL. He was previously employed with Lion Street Advisors, LLC (CRD# 167610 as an investment advisor), and also of East Peoria, and Lion Street Financial, LLC (CRD# 165828, as a broker) of Peoria, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (CRD# 421 as a broker and investment advisor) of Bonita Springs, FL. He has been both a broker and investment advisor throughout his career, which began in 2003. Continue reading ›

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Christopher Kennedy (Christopher Booth Kennedy CRD# 4498061) is a former registered broker and investment advisor last employed with Western International Securities, Inc. (CRD#:39262) of Woodland Hills, CA. His previous employers included Spartan Capital Securities, LLC (CRD# 146251) of New York, NY, Western International Securities, Inc. (CRD# 39262) and Financial West Group (CRD# 16668, expelled by FINRA on 2/13/2020) of Tarzana, CA. He has been in the industry since 2002.  Kennedy was discharged by Western International on 8/27/2021 with cause, “Clients have alleged unauthorized options trading and failure to adhere to discretionary options sales orders.” No additional information is available. However, Kennedy’s CRD includes ten customer disputes dated from 9/10/2021 through 6/9/2022. Of the ten, seven are settled, and three are listed as “pending.” All have allegations of misconduct including improper trading and other breaches of fiduciary duty.  Christopher Kennedy (Christopher Booth Kennedy CRD# 4498061) is a former registered broker and investment advisor last employed with Western International Securities, Inc. (CRD#:39262) of Woodland Hills, CA. His previous employers included Spartan Capital Securities, LLC (CRD# 146251) of New York, NY, Western International Securities, Inc. (CRD# 39262) and Financial West Group (CRD# 16668, expelled by FINRA on 2/13/2020) of Tarzana, CA. He has been in the industry since 2002.  Continue reading ›

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