Woodbridge

Scott Silver Quoted In Investment News Article On Woodbridge SEC Charges

September 7, 2018 | Silver Law Group

Silver Law Group Managing Partner Scott Silver was again quoted in Investment News regarding the new charges by the SEC against the alleged real estate investment company Woodbridge.

“I think these types of investments are a massive problem, and it’s bigger than people give credence to,” Mr. Silver said. “Look at the ads in the back of the newspaper, or go to retirement conferences in South Florida. Companies there are pitching investments untethered to the stock market that are not securities.”

Ponzi-Schemes2-300x150 Much like the recent bankruptcy of 1^st Global, Woodbridge was found to be operating a huge Ponzi scheme worth approximately $1.2 billion (and is also located in Florida.) At the center of this operation are individuals acting as brokers and investment advisors. Many of these unregistered salespeople are former brokers and advisors who have been barred by FINRA after a customer complaint, employment separation or other unresolved administrative issue.

Silver Law Group is Investigating Peter Holler of Securities Service Network

June 29, 2018 | Silver Law Group

We are investigating allegations made by FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, against Peter D. Holler. FINRA suspended Holler from the securities industry for two years, fined him $10,000, and ordered him to disgorge $49,790 in commissions for selling Woodbridge Investments. FINRA was investigating Holler regarding allegations that he engaged in private securities without disclosing such to his former brokerage firm, Securities Service Network.

Peter Holler sold investments in Woodbridge Mortgage Investment Funds, a purported real estate fund. Holler sold $1.39 million worth of Woodbridge promissory notes. Since Woodbridge filed for bankruptcy last year, it is believed that the Woodbridge Investments have lost substantial value.

Peter Holler was a financial advisor and registered representative of Securities Service Network from November 2001 to August 2017. He worked at a branch office in Bristol, Tennessee. Holler also was affiliated with SSN Advisory and SBS Services.

Silver Law Group is Investigating Alan New of NYLife Securities LLC

June 29, 2018 | Silver Law Group

Alan New has been registered with NYLife Securities LLC in Fort Wayne, IN from 2004 to August 2016.

According to his BrokerCheck Report, New has been the subject of five customer complaints in 2018.

April 2018. “Plaintiff alleges that material facts and the risks associated with an unregistered investment purchased in Woodbridge Mortgage Investment Fund in December 2013 were not disclosed. Claimant seeks recovery of damages in the amount of at least $400,000.00.” The customer is seeking $400,000 in damages and the case is currently pending.

Silver Law Group is Investigating Frank Dietrich of Quest Capital Strategies, Inc.

June 29, 2018 | Silver Law Group

Frank Dietrich was registered with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. in Lake Forest, California from March 2013 to April 2018, when he was terminated regarding, “Failure to fully disclose outside business activities and sale of unapproved product.” Dietrich sold Woodbridge notes to multiple investors.

Dietrich has been the subject of six customer complaints between 2013 and 2018, according to his CRD report. The complaints include:

April 2018: Client states that she purchased a Woodbridge Wealth Promissory Note through Frank Dietrich in January of 2017, outside of Quest Capital Strategies. The customer is seeking $200,000 in damages and the case is currently pending.