The investment fraud attorneys at Malecki Law are interested in hearing from investors who have complaints regarding former stockbroker Robert H. Potter. According to his BrokerCheck report maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), Mr. Potter has been permanently barred by FINRA. He has also reportedly been the subject of…
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New FINRA Rule Designed To Help Protect Seniors And Other Vulnerable Investors
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has just approved steps to help protect senior citizens and other potentially vulnerable adults from financial exploitation and abuse. Referred to by some as a“pause rule,” the proposal would permit brokerage firms to place a temporary hold (or “pause”) a disbursement from a customer’s account…
BROKER REPORT: Former California-based Raymond James Broker James Belenis Suspended by FINRA
The investment fraud attorneys at Malecki Law are interested in hearing from investors who have complaints against stockbroker James D. Belenis of KMS Financial Services, Inc., based out of Davis, CA. and previously of Raymond James Financial. Mr. Belenis has been suspended by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) for a period…
FINRA Crackdown on Broker Migration: 10 Former Global Arena Representatives Sanctioned After On-site exam
FINRA reported that it barred 10 former Global Arena Representatives including the former President of Global Arena Capital Corp., Barbara Desiderio, and five former representatives (David Awad a.k.a. David Bennett, James Torres, Peter Snetzko, Alex Wildermuth, and Michael Tannen) in all capacities; barred two former principals, Kevin Hagan and…
BROKER REPORT: Customer Complaints Against James Bracey
The securities fraud attorneys at Malecki Law are interested in hearing from investors who have complaints regarding former stockbroker James J. Bracey IV. According to his BrokerCheck report maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), Mr. Bracey is no longer FINRA licensed to sell investments. He has reportedly been…
Leveraged ETFs Remain a Risky Investment, Not Suitable for Most Individual Investors
Investors who have been watching the recent financial news know that securities markets have become very volatile over the past month. Increased volatility in the markets makes leveraged products like Exchange Traded Funds (EFTs) and Exchange Traded Notes particularly risky for most individuals investors, as noted in a recent Wall…
BROKER REPORT: Customer Complaints Against Financial Adivisor Jared Cohen
The securities fraud attorneys at Malecki Law are interested in hearing from investors who have complaints against stockbroker Jared Cohen. Mr. Cohen is reportedly registered with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., based out of Armonk, NY. He has also recently been registered with IDS Life Insurance Company, according to industry records.…
BROKER REPORT: John Smallwood of Commonwealth Financial
The securities fraud attorneys are interested in hearing from investors with complaints involving John Smallwood of Commonwealth Financial Network. Per his BrokerCheck Report, maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), Mr. Smallwood is a registered stock broker with Commonwealth, based out of Red Bank, NJ. Mr. Smallwood’s BrokerCheck Report…
FINRA Cautions Investors of Financial Fraud On WhatsApp
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA ) issued a new investor alert this week, Messaging Apps Are Latest Platform for Delivering Pump-And-Dump Scams, warning investors to be wary of investment schemes forwarded to them on the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. Recently, there were messages forwarded on the WhatsApp platform, claiming that…
BROKER REPORT: Joseph A. Miles Is the Subject of Third Customer Complaint
The securities fraud attorneys at Malecki Law are interested in hearing from investors who have complaints against stockbroker Joseph A. Miles. Mr. Miles is believed to be currently employed and registered with St. Bernard Financial Services, Inc. based in Russellville, Arkansas. He was also previously registered with Clearing Services of…