A recently disclosed customer dispute alleges that Edward Villanyi liquidated a client’s investment without authorization and used the proceeds to purchase mutual funds. Unauthorized trading is a serious violation of industry rules and may entitle affected investors to financial recovery. Who Is Edward Villanyi? Edward “Ed” Villanyi has more than 30 years of experience in [...]

Sonn Law Group is investigating potential claims of broker misconduct involving James Cox (CRD# 2365633). Currently associated with Newbridge Securities Corporation in Boca Raton, Florida, Mr. Cox’s professional record includes a FINRA suspension, a termination for “lack of confidence,” and multiple high-value customer disputes. A Pattern of Disclosures: What Investors Need to Know James Cox [...]

Did you suffer investment losses due to recommendations by Wedbush Securities Inc. broker Raymond Chow (CRD# 2860124)? Sonn Law Group is currently reviewing disclosures and customer complaints involving Mr. Chow, who has been registered with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Elk Grove, California, since 2008. Investors who experienced losses may have legal recourse through FINRA arbitration. [...]

Borrowing money from a customer is one of the most tightly restricted activities in the securities industry, given the conflicts and supervisory risks it creates. A recent enforcement action by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) involving broker Eduardo Leon (CRD #2232647) highlights how seriously regulators view undisclosed financial relationships between brokers and their clients. [...]