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Paul Wesley Witthauer, Broker with G.A. Repple & Company, Named in Customer Dispute Concerning Recommendation of L Bonds in GWG Holdings

By |2022-10-11T13:19:33-04:00October 8th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: G.A. Repple & Company broker Paul Wesley Witthauer was named in a customer dispute alleging concerning an investor’s purchase of L Bonds issued by GWG Holdings. Paul Wesley Witthauer (CRD: 1672263) is registered as a broker with G.A. Repple & Company, where he’s been employed since 2017.  Witthauer was previously registered as a broker [...]

Did You Face a Massive Tax Bill Due to Vanguard Target Date Retirement Fund Sell-Off? Recover Your Losses.

By |2025-05-15T15:23:07-04:00October 7th, 2022|Investment Loss Investigations|

If you were hit with a significant tax burden as a result of Vanguard's sell-off of large amounts of assets in target-date retirement funds, you aren't alone. You may have options for holding Vanguard accountable and recovering damages. Get a Free Consultation Online Or, call us anytime at 844-689-5754   What We Know About Vanguard's [...]

Bradley Allen Goodbred, Formerly of LPL Financial, Charged by SEC with Stealing from an Elderly Investor

By |2022-10-11T13:15:19-04:00October 6th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Former LPL Financial broker Bradley Allen Goodbred was named an SEC complaint alleging he stole over $1M from an elderly investment advisory client. Bradley Allen Goodbred (CRD: 3184210) was registered as a broker with LPL Financial from 2009 until 2021.  Goodbred was previously registered as a broker with Banc One Securities from 1999 until [...]

SEC Charges James Arthur McDonald, Jr. and His SEC-Registered Investment Adviser Firm, Hercules Investments, LLC with Offering Fraudulent Securities

By |2022-10-11T13:11:13-04:00October 5th, 2022|Investment Loss Investigations|

INVESTORS: James Arthur McDonald, Jr. and his SEC-registered investment adviser firm, Hercules Investments, LLC, were charged by the SEC in connection with two fraudulent securities offerings. On September 21, 2022, the SEC announced charges against James Arthur McDonald, Jr. and his SEC-registered investment adviser firm, Hercules Investments, LLC in connection with two fraudulent securities offerings.  [...]

David Sheldon Wells, Formerly of Fifth Third Securities, Charged by SEC with Misappropriating Clients’ Funds

By |2022-10-11T13:07:06-04:00October 4th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Former Fifth Third Securities broker David Sheldon Wells was named an SEC complaint alleging he misappropriated over $683,000 from three investment advisory clients. David Sheldon Wells (CRD: 6774493) was registered as a broker with Fifth Third Securities from 2019 until 2021.  Wells was previously registered as a broker with Merrill Lynch from 2017 until [...]

SEC Charges California-based Real Estate Investment Firm, Secured Income Group, With $100M Offering Fraud

By |2022-10-11T13:00:34-04:00October 3rd, 2022|Investment Loss Investigations|

INVESTORS: Secured Income Group and its owner, Max McDermott, were charged with $100 million offering fraud. On September 15, 2022, the SEC announced charges against Orange County, California-based Secured Income Group, Inc. ("SIG"), its 100% owner and president Max McDermott, and its investor relations representative Stacey Porter, who together raised approximately $100 million from hundreds [...]

Patrick Cody, Broker with Merrill Lynch, Named in Customer Dispute Alleging Unsuitable Investments, Among Other Misconduct

By |2022-10-11T12:17:13-04:00October 2nd, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Merrill Lynch broker Patrick Cody was named in a customer dispute alleging unsuitable recommendations, mismanagement, excessive fees, and fraud. Patrick Cody (CRD: 5902144) is registered as a broker with Merrill Lynch, where he’s been employed since 2011. Cody has no other securities experience. Cody has one disclosure on his BrokerCheck report.  May 2022 Customer [...]

Charles Frederik Lek, Broker with Lek Securities Corporation, Named in FINRA Complaint Alleging Failure to Supervise

By |2022-10-06T16:21:46-04:00September 29th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Lek Securities Corporation broker Charles Frederik Lek was named in a FINRA complaint alleging failure to comply with settlement and failure to supervise. Charles Frederik Lek (CRD: 4672129) is registered as a broker with Lek Securities Corporation, where he’s been employed since 2008. Lek was briefly registered as a broker with Peter R. Mack [...]

Jimmy Yang Driggers, Formerly of Morgan Stanley, Named in Pending Customer Dispute Seeking $4M in Damages

By |2022-10-06T15:17:49-04:00September 28th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Former Morgan Stanley broker Jimmy Yang Driggers was named in a customer dispute seeking $4M in damages. Jimmy Yang Driggers (CRD: 1359593) was registered as a broker with Morgan Stanley from 2009 until 2021.  Driggers was previously registered as a broker with UBS Financial from 1996 until 2008. Driggers has four disclosures on his [...]

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