STEVEN REZNIK Losses? Soreide Law Group is investigating potential investor claims against Raymond James Financial Services financial advisor Steven Reznik (CRD#: 1067199, Tallahassee, Florida). Namely, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) shows 19 investor disputes on Reznik’s record. Clients’ claims, summarized below, raise questions about whether Reznik, who worked for Raymond James from 1989 until […]

MARCUS DEBAISE Recommend Unsuitable Investments? The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) shows on BrokerCheck that client disputes keep piling on for barred Wells Fargo securities broker, Marcus Debaise (CRD#: 2404266, Glastonbury, Connecticut). Indeed, at least 44 clients filed complaints or arbitration actions about Debaise. 10 of the 44 client disputes come after FINRA announced that […]

STEPHEN WOOD Investigated BY FINRA The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced April 2, 2019 that it made a “preliminary determination” to recommend the Department of Enforcement discipline securities broker Stephen Wood (CRD#: 1308917, Warren, New Jersey). Evidently, Wood – a UBS Financial Services securities representative from August 12, 2013 to May 26, 2017 – […]

GREGORY WASHINGTON Churn Your Account? Have you invested with Spartan Capital Securities LLC securities broker Gregory Washington (CRD#: 5420613, New York, New York)? Notably, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) shows that an investor disputed Gregory Washington’s sales practices. Allegedly, person churned accounts, made unauthorized and unsuitable trades, and misrepresented investments. Here is more about […]

RAND HECKLER Barred By FINRA The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced it has barred Benjamin & Jerold Brokerage I LLC securities broker Rand Heckler (CRD#: 2689235, Glen Cove, New York) from the securities industry for violating FINRA Rules by not responding to FINRA’s requests when under investigation. Supposedly, Heckler, A Benjamin & Jerold broker […]

JOHN RUSSELL Cause Your Investment Losses? Soreide Law Group is reviewing possible investor claims against Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated  (“Stifel Nicolaus”) broker John Russell (CRD#: 728702, Clayton, Missouri). Russell, a securities representative for Stifel Nicolaus since November 18, 1988, reports three client disputes on his Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) BrokerCheck Report. Here is […]

DAVID STRNAD Suspended, Fined By FINRA The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) issued Morgan Stanley securities broker David Strnad (CRD#: 1982721, Nashville, TN) a suspension and fine of $10,000 for his unauthorized purchases and sales in an investors’ account. Namely, Strnad submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (“AWC”) #:2016051569601 on May 13, 2019, […]

INVESTOR ALERT: FINRA Bars JAMES SCHWARTZ For Excessive Trading The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced it barred Aegis Capital Corp securities representative James Bradley Schwartz (CRD#: 3043085, New York City, New York) for making fraudulent trades and churning Aegis Capital Corp customers’ accounts. A settlement was reached April 16, 2019 in Case #2016051704302, following […]

FINRA Bars Morgan Stanley’s Stewart Malloy For Failure To Testify In Investigation Stewart Clinton Malloy (CRD#: 1029931, Riverhead, New York) is a now-terminated Morgan Stanley broker who the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) barred on January 19, 2019 for his failure to attend an on-the-record interview during an investigation into his trading practices. Evidently, FINRA’s […]