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Investor Alert: NexPoint Capital BDC Distribution Concerns and NAV Decline Raise Red Flags for Investors

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-22T13:55:03-04:00April 22nd, 2026|Investor Alerts|

What Happened Recent developments involving NexPoint Capital, Inc., a non-traded Business Development Company (BDC), are drawing renewed scrutiny from investors and industry observers. The company has previously suspended investor distributions during periods of market stress, a move designed to preserve financial flexibility and stabilize operations. More recently, NexPoint has reported continued declines in net asset [...]

Investor Alert: KKR Real Estate Select Trust Limits Redemptions as Liquidity Pressures Mount in Non-Traded REIT Market

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-22T13:49:09-04:00April 22nd, 2026|Investor Alerts, Uncategorized|

What Happened KKR Real Estate Select Trust Inc. (KREST) has once again limited investor redemptions after withdrawal requests exceeded the fund’s quarterly liquidity cap—an increasingly common development across non-traded REITs. KKR confirmed that redemption requests surpassed the fund’s 5% quarterly repurchase limit, forcing the company to prorate investor withdrawals rather than provide full liquidity. In [...]

Finfluencer Fraud in 2026: The New Frontier of Investment Scams (and What Investors Can Do)

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-21T07:01:19-04:00April 21st, 2026|Investor Protection, Ponzi Schemes/Investment Fraud|

The modern fraudster doesn’t cold-call. He livestreams. In 2026, a growing number of investment schemes are no longer pitched in boardrooms or boiler rooms—they are broadcast through social media, wrapped in aspirational branding, and delivered by so-called “finfluencers.” These individuals cultivate trust through lifestyle content, then leverage that trust to solicit capital for unregulated or [...]

Investor Alert: Tyler Bossetti Sentenced in $23M Ponzi Scheme Tied to Social Media Investment Fraud

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-20T18:27:20-04:00April 20th, 2026|Investor Alerts, Ponzi Schemes/Investment Fraud|

Federal authorities have secured a significant enforcement outcome in a high-profile investment fraud case involving social media–driven solicitations. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, Tyler Bossetti, a Columbus-based real estate promoter, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme and related tax [...]

FINRA Action: Aegis Capital Corp. (2026)
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FINRA Action: Aegis Capital Corp. (2026)

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FINRA Action: Aegis Capital Corp. (2026)

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-20T12:09:21-04:00April 20th, 2026|Investor Alerts|

Below is the official FINRA Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC), which can be reviewed in full:www.finra.org/sites/default/files/fda_documents/2021073044801%20Aegis%20Capital%20Corp.%20CRD%2015007%20AWC%20ks.pdfThe FINRA action outlines a pattern of regulatory and supervisory failures at the firm, including: 90 instances of untimely, incomplete, or missing Regulation M notifications between 2021 and 2025 Failure to maintain a reasonably designed supervisory system to [...]

Investor Alert: Former Broker Olof Olsson Indicted in $3.8 Million Fraud Scheme
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Investor Alert: Former Broker Olof Olsson Indicted in $3.8 Million Fraud Scheme

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Investor Alert: Former Broker Olof Olsson Indicted in $3.8 Million Fraud Scheme

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-20T11:56:35-04:00April 20th, 2026|Investor Alerts|

Olof Olsson, a former registered broker previously affiliated with Aegis Capital Corp., has been indicted on charges alleging he misappropriated more than $3.8 million from the Swedish Church of New York (New York Attorney General Press Release).A newly unsealed criminal indictment filed by the New York Attorney General has brought renewed attention to the risks [...]

SEC Charges Riadh Fakhoury in Florida Venture Fund Scheme for Misleading “Low-Risk” Investment Claims

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-20T12:10:59-04:00April 19th, 2026|Investor Alerts|

A recent enforcement action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission highlights ongoing risks in private market investments, particularly when advisers promote complex venture strategies as stable, low-risk opportunities. According to the SEC, Florida-based investment adviser Riadh Fakhoury and his affiliated firm allegedly misled investors in connection with multiple venture capital funds. The SEC found [...]

Investor Alert: Recovering GWG Holdings “L Bond” Losses

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-17T08:57:33-04:00April 17th, 2026|Investor Alerts|

The collapse of GWG Holdings remains one of the most significant alternative investment failures of the decade. While the initial Chapter 11 filing occurred in 2022, the fallout continues in 2026 as investors navigate complex bankruptcy distributions and pursue independent legal claims against the firms that sold these products (https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/gwg/). Understanding the Product: Why L [...]

Four Springs Capital & DST Investments: Investor Losses, Liquidity Risks, and Recovery Options

By Jeffrey Sonn|2026-04-17T08:27:02-04:00April 17th, 2026|Investor Alerts|

Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) have traditionally been promoted as stable, tax-efficient vehicles for investors completing 1031 exchanges. However, recent developments involving Four Springs Capital and comparable real estate investment programs have renewed concerns regarding liquidity, valuation transparency, and the appropriateness of these products for certain investors. For many investors, particularly retirees, strategies initially presented as [...]