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Mark Smith, Formerly of Transamerica Financial Advisors, Barred by FINRA Following Refusal to Appear for Testimony

By |2022-07-26T14:17:55-04:00July 20th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Former Transamerica Financial Advisors broker Mark Smith was barred by FINRA following refusal to appear for testimony in connection with investigation. Mark Smith (CRD: 5776360) was registered as a broker with Transamerica Financial Advisors from 2012 until 2021. Previously, Smith was registered as a broker with World Group Securities from 2011 until 2012. Smith [...]

Dylan Casey Hales, Broker with Edward Jones, Named in Customer Dispute Alleging False and Misleading Information

By |2022-07-26T14:00:53-04:00July 18th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Edward Jones broker Dylan Casey Hales was named in a customer dispute alleging he misled and provided false information to a customer regarding tax implications. Dylan Casey Hales (CRD#: 6703890) is registered as a broker and investment adviser with Edward Jones, where he has been employed since 2016. Hales does not have any other [...]

David Richard Geake, Broker with American Trust Investment Services, Facing Two Pending Customer Disputes Alleging Unsuitable Investment Recommendations in GWG L Bonds

By |2026-08-27T10:15:54-04:00July 17th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: American Trust Investment Services Broker was named two pending customer disputes alleging breach of fiduciary duty and unsuitable investment recommendations. David Richard Geake (CRD#: 3088891) is registered as a broker and investment adviser with American Trust Investment Services, where he has been employed since 2018. Previously, Geake was registered as a broker and investment [...]

Michael Alejandro Castillero, Formerly of Windsor Street Capital, Charged by SEC with Operating Ponzi-like Scheme

By |2022-12-09T12:25:46-05:00July 16th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Former Windsor Street Capital broker Michael Alejandro Castillero was named in a lawsuit filed by the SEC alleging that he, as well as other defendants, operated a Ponzi-like scheme. Michael Alejandro Castillero (CRD#: 4583917) was registered as a broker with Windsor Street Capital from June 2017 until October 2017. Previously, Castillero was registered as [...]

Jeffrey Brian Forehand, Broker with First Allied Securities, Named in Customer Dispute Alleging Recommendations of Unsuitable, High-Risk Investments

By |2022-07-18T14:18:13-04:00July 15th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: First Allied Securities broker Jeffrey Brian Forehand was named in a customer dispute alleging recommendation of unsuitable, high-risk investments. Jeffrey Brian Forehand (CRD#: 1618003) is registered as a broker with First Allied Securities, where he’s been employed since 2008. Previously, Forehand was registered as a broker and investment adviser with FFP Securities from 2004 [...]

Todd Dwain Gauthier, Broker with Trust Investment Services, Named in Customer Dispute Alleging Unsuitable Investment Recommendations

By |2022-07-18T14:02:53-04:00July 14th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Trust Investment Services broker Todd Dwain Gauthier was named in a customer dispute alleging recommendation of unsuitable investments. Todd Dwain Gauthier (CRD#: 14429968) is registered as a broker and investment adviser with Trust Investment Services, where he has been employed since 2016. Previously, Gaithier was registered as a broker and investment adviser with Wachovia [...]

Linda Rotsztein, Formerly of Trust Investment Services, Named in Customer Dispute Alleging Unsuitable Investment Recommendations

By |2022-07-18T13:49:53-04:00July 13th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Former Trust Investment Services broker Linda Rotsztein was named in a customer dispute alleging recommendation of unsuitable investments. Linda Rotsztein (CRD#: 4927745) was registered as a broker with Trust Investment Services from 2007 until 2021. Rotsztein does not have any other experience in the securities industry. Rotsztein has two disclosures on her BrokerCheck report.  [...]

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination – Class Action Lawsuit

By |2026-05-20T08:48:45-04:00July 13th, 2022|Class Actions|

ATTN. MILITARY VETS & FAMILIES: If you were you on active duty or a resident at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to recover significant financial compensation. See if You Qualify Quick Links: Compensation Eligibility Questionnaire | Overview of the Case | Am I Eligible? | Why Choose Sonn Law? Sonn [...]

Kenneth David Blumberg, Broker with Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Named in Customer Dispute Alleging Recommendations of Unsuitable Investments

By |2022-07-18T11:44:02-04:00July 12th, 2022|Broker / Advisor Investigations|

INVESTORS: Stifel, Nicolaus & Company broker Kenneth David Blumberg was named in a customer dispute alleging failure to diversify, unsuitable investments, misrepresentation and claim violation of common law fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence. Kenneth David Blumberg (CRD#: 1585520) is registered as a broker and investment adviser with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, where he’s [...]

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