Soreide Law Group is investigating potential investor claims of sales practice violations possibly committed by securities broker Barbara Jean Borowsky (also known as Baraba Jean Borowsky) [CRD: 2570936, Rome, Georgia], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Borowsky joined Dempsey Lord Smith LLC on October 15, 2016. Read below for additional […]

FINRA sanctioned securities broker Arthur Bruce McQuaide [CRD: 4581876, Garden City, New York], and an investor complained about him, according to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Arthur McQuaide worked for Spartan Capital Securities LLC from January 26, 2016, to December 22, 2022. Keep reading to learn more about the securities broker’s disclosures. McQuaide […]

According to a recent article in Financial Advisor, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered investment advisor RAYMOND LAWRENCE LENT (RAYMOND L LENT, RAY LENT) and his San Rafael, California-based firm, Putney Financial Group, to pay a settlement of approximately $1.1 million for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and failure to provide accurate disclosures. Ray […]

Soreide Law Group is investigating potential investor claims of sales practice violations possibly committed by securities broker Dustin Paul Shafer [CRD: 4198962, Springfield, Illinois], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Dustin Shafer worked for Newbridge Securities Corporation from September 4, 2019, to November 4, 2020, and for Money Concepts Capital […]

FINRA sanctioned securities broker Brett Arthur Hartvigson [CRD: 2263087, San Diego, California], and investors might have sustained losses because of him, according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Hartvigson worked for Independent Financial Group LLC from April 6, 2009, to October 27, 2023. Here’s more about Hartvigson’s disclosures. Financial Industry Regulatory […]

In a recent article from Think Advisor, we learn that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has censured and fined Thrivent Investment Management, $325,000 for failing to establish and maintain a supervisory system to detect electronic signature forgery or falsification. According to FINRA’s order, from July 2017 to the present, approximately 15 Thrivent registered representatives allegedly […]

Investors might have sustained losses due to securities broker Brad Steven Whalen [CRD: 2582276, Winter Park, Florida], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Brad Whalen joined Green Vista Capital LLC on August 27, 2018. Read below for additional information about the securities broker’s disclosures. Green Vista Capital LLC Investor Accused […]

Investors possibly experienced losses because of securities broker Ariel A. Rivero [CRD: 4236679, Coral Gables, Florida], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Notably, Ariel Rivero joined Insigneo Securities LLC on December 16, 2021, and Insigneo Advisory Services LLC on December 22, 2021. Previously, he worked for Leucadia Asset Management LLC from […]

Within Regulation D, Forms 506(b) and 506(c) serve as key mechanisms for companies seeking to raise capital while adhering to specific rules and requirements. The distinctions between these two rules can have significant implications how a private fund approaches fundraising: When should you use a Form 506(b) vs 506(c)?Regulation D Form 506(b) is one of […]