THEODORE WILLIAM BYRER (THEODORE W BYRER, TED BYRER) was registered as a broker with MORGAN STANLEY of Indianapolis, Indiana, from 11/11/2013 - 04/20/2023. He was most recently registered with INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, INC of Westfield, Indiana, from 05/09/2023 - 09/17/2024. According to his BrokerCheck CRD report, dated 7/23/2026, THEODORE W BYRER was suspended for 14 […]

JOHN LAWRENCE ALEX (JOHN L ALEX) has been registered both as a broker and financial advisor with MORGAN STANLEY of Morristown, New Jersey, since11/15/2011.  According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck, available to the public on FINRA’s website, JOHN L ALEX has 36 years of experience in the securities industry and has been registered with 4 firms.  Alex […]

Soreide Law Group has filed a FINRA arbitration on behalf of our clients (Claimants) against: CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC (Respondent). The Claimants reside in Arizona and are retired. The Claimants were seeking stable investments that would provide them with income.  The lawsuit states that the Claimants have a long-standing relationship with CENTAURUS FINANCIAL and its Financial Advisor, […]

Soreide Law Group has filed the second FINRA arbitration recently on behalf of our client (Claimant) who was also a client JONATHAN MALINGER against: WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. (Respondent) The Claimant, who resides in Idaho, brings this claim to recover losses caused by the Respondent. The lawsuit alleges that the Respondent’s former Financial Advisor, JONATHAN HILTON […]

Soreide Law Group has filed a FINRA arbitration on behalf of our client (Claimant) against:  WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. (Respondent). The Claimant resides in Hawaii.  According to the lawsuit, the Claimant brings this claim to recover losses allegedly caused by the Respondent. The Respondent’s former Financial Advisor, JONATHAN H MALINGER, allegedly made unsuitable and unauthorized trades […]

CAROLYN MARIE DAMMEYER (CAROLYN M DAMMEYER) has been permanently barred by FINRA from acting as a broker or otherwise associating with a broker/dealer firm. The start date of the bar was 4/16/2026. Dammeyer was registered as a broker with W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES INC of Celina, Ohio, from 07/13/2018 - 06/06/2025. The Regulatory disclosure was initiated […]

In a recent article from Financial Advisor they state that the customers of Kestra have filed a complaint against the broker/dealer with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) arbitration service. The article states that the customers allege that one of Kestra’s representatives led them to a volatile and unsuitable exchange-traded product. Additionally, they allege he […]

YOUSSEF A ZOHNY has been registered both as an investment advisor and a broker with MORGAN STANLEY of San Francisco, California. He has held this registration since March of 2017. According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck, available to the public on FINRA’s website, YOUSSEF A ZOHNY has been in the securities industry for 9 years. He has […]

Michael S Barrows (Michael Scott Barrows) has been suspended by FINRA indefinitely with the start date of 3/27/2026.  The Regulator’s Statement was, “Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9553, Respondent Barrows' registration with FINRA is suspended on March 27, 2026, for failure to pay arbitration fees.” Barrows is registered as a broker with INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC of […]