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 […]

FINRA BrokerCheck reports that investors alleged losses because of Stewart Taylor Paxton Ginn Jr. (also known as Stewart Ginn) (CRD#: 4503197, Santa Maria, California). Notably, Ginn works with Independent Financial Group LLC as of September 3, 2015, and worked with Navian Capital Securities LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio from February 18, 2021, to March 10, 2023. […]

Soreide Law Group is actively investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who may have sustained financial losses due to the actions of securities broker Lei Shen (also known as Peter Shen) [CRD#: 5769894, Orange, California]. Peter Shen joined Ni Advisors since January 2, 2020. He worked for Independent Financial Group LLC from January 22, […]

Soreide Law Group is actively investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who sustained losses due to securities broker Robert Turley (CRD: 1519293, New Port Richey, Florida). Specifically, Turley started working for Independent Financial Group, LLC beginning in June 13, 2005. His BrokerCheck Report shows disclosures of unsuitable investment allegations from clients of this firm. […]

Soreide Law Group is investigating possible investor claims against securities broker Michael Ferrera (also known as Michael G. Ferrera Jr.) [CRD: 4865324, Ontario, CA]. Mainly, FINRA sanctioned the securities broker, who worked for Sagepoint Financial Inc. Allegedly, Ferrera engaged in an undisclosed outside business activity. Here is a brief summary of FINRA’s allegations against Michael […]

Soreide Law Group is investigating possible investor claims against securities broker Donovan Kelly (also known as Donovan Thomas Kelly) [CRD: 2622366, Billings, MT]. Notably, FINRA sanctioned the securities broker, who worked for Independent Financial Group LLC. Allegedly, Kelly engaged in private securities transactions. Here is a brief summary of FINRA’s allegations against Kelly. FINRA Sanctions […]

Investors have come forward with complaints about securities broker Wenjinn Chang [CRD: 4536266, Rockville, Maryland]. Notably, the securities broker, who worked for Independent Financial Group LLC, disclosed client disputes via Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Independent Financial Group LLC clients allege that Chang made unsuitable recommendations and overconcentrated accounts. For more on these […]

Investors have come forward with complaints about securities broker James Patrick Shawver, AKA Jim Shawver [CRD#: 2571148, Boynton Beach, FL]. Shawver worked for (1) Blackridge Asset Management LLC from 2020-Present as a financial advisor; (2) Peak Brokerage Services LLC from 2020-Present as a securities broker; (3) Independent Financial Group from 2013-2020 as a securities broker […]

Client Of IFG Files Dispute Involving Alternative Investments By Shim Plotkin Soreide Law Group is examining investor complaints concerning securities broker Shimshon Plotkin “Shim Plotkin” (CRD#: 2431863, Chevy Chase, Maryland), as disclosed on FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, Plotkin worked for Independent Financial Group LLC (2011 - present). Also, he worked for Pacific West Securities Inc. (2006 […]