Investors potentially incurred losses because of securities broker Matthew David Copley [CRD: 6247665, San Diego, California], according to public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Matthew Copley has worked with several firms during his career, including Emerson Equity LLC beginning January 28, 2020, Copley Financial Group Inc. starting June 15, 2016, and […]

FINRA suspended securities broker Martin Lerner [CRD: 871038, Boca Raton, Florida], and investors complained about him, based on publicly available information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Martin Lerner worked for David Lerner Associates Inc. from April 22, 1994, through May 31, 2024, where he served in registered and principal capacities. Investors should review […]

FINRA barred securities broker Joseph Edward O’Shea Jr. (also known as Joseph Edward Oshea Jr.) [CRD: 2805483, New York, New York], and investors complaint about him, based on public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. O’Shea worked for National Securities Corporation from July 21, 2009, to July 21, 2022, Arete Wealth Management […]

When investors hold large, concentrated stock positions—especially in tech stocks that have seen massive growth—they often look for ways to generate extra income without selling their shares. Frequently, brokers suggest a Covered Call strategy as a "safe" way to earn yield. This approach is often recommended even on an otherwise non-dividend-paying stock. However, at Soreide […]

Soreide Law Group has filed a FINRA arbitration on behalf of our client (Claimant) against: MORGAN STANLEY (Respondent). The Claimant resides in Washington state and is employed by Meta/Facebook. On or about 2021, according to the lawsuit, the Respondent pitched the Claimant the Meridian Group an internal management team at MORGAN STANLEY that specializes in […]

The Soreide Law Group is currently investigating potential claims for recovery on behalf of investors who suffered significant financial losses due to over-concentration in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) or MicroStrategy (MSTR). Our firm specifically addresses IBIT MSTR Investment Losses for affected investors. As extreme volatility impacts digital asset markets, many retail investors are discovering […]

Investors have reportedly disputed the sales practices of securities broker Jonathan Partridge Wade (also known as Jon Wade) [CRD: 1614237, New York, New York], according to publicly available information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Wade worked for Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC from August 5, 2000, to September 17, 2025. Investors should review […]

Investors potentially incurred losses because of securities broker Jon Paul Cirelli [CRD: 4729737, Miami, Florida], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Cirelli has been registered with multiple firms over the course of his career, including Concorde Investment Services LLC from June 2, 2015, to April 13, 2022, Coastal Equities Inc. (Realta […]

Investors potentially experienced sales practice violations by securities broker John Ross Gascoyne [CRD: 1837286, The Woodlands, Texas], according to public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. John Gascoyne worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from June 1, 2009, to January 6, 2023. Investors are encouraged to continue reading to discover more about […]