April 1, 2025

Shane Appelbaum Involved in Investor Disputes Regarding Private Placements

Investors might have received losses due to securities broker Shane Alexander Appelbaum [CRD: 4772668, Boca Raton, Florida], according to disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck. According to the regulator, Appelbaum has worked for Herbert J. Sims Co. Inc. since March 23, 2004, and Herbert J. Sims Capital Management Inc. since March 8, 2017. Read on to learn more about the disclosures concerning Appelbaum.

Herbert J. Sims Co. Inc. Investor Accused Appelbaum of Misrepresentation

Particularly, on May 28, 2024, a Herbert J. Sims Co. Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01117 about Shane Appelbaum. The client alleged that Appelbaum made misrepresentations of material fact regarding private placements. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages. Therefore, the client requested between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000 in compensation from Herbert J. Sims Co. Inc. or Appelbaum. Evidently, this arbitration is pending a resolution.

Shane Appelbaum Disclosed Unsuitable Recommendations Allegations by Herbert J. Sims Co. Inc. Client

Also, a client of Herbert J. Sims Co. Inc. contested Shane Appelbaum’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated February 20, 2020. Allegedly, Appelbaum made unsuitable recommendations regarding a Bank of America CD purchased in October 2014 and a $240,000 Citibank CD purchased in January 2014. It appears that Appelbaum allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client sought damages from Herbert J. Sims Co. Inc. or Appelbaum in the amount of $86,864.90 in this matter. This complaint has since been closed with no action taken as of May 27, 2021.

Did You Make Investments Through Securities Broker Appelbaum?

Are you looking for more information about Shane Appelbaum? If you incurred losses, contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk to a securities attorney concerning a possible recovery. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the country, represents clients on a contingency fee basis, and advances all costs. Appelbaum and brokerage firms Appelbaum worked for deny any allegations of sales practice violations.

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