Soreide Law Group is investigating possible investor claims against securities broker David Lee Hutchinson [CRD: 2918290, Bellevue, Washington]. Specifically, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck discloses that investors disputed the sales practices of the securities broker, who worked for Equitable Advisors LLC. Notably, investors allege sales practice violations, including misrepresentations. Here is a brief summary […]

Investors have come forward with complaints about Bret Clinton Schaefer (also known as Bret Shaefer) [CRD: 2577117, Greenville, Wisconsin]. Evidently, the securities broker, who worked for Woodbury Financial Services Inc., discloses client disputes via Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. For more on these suitability-related disclosures about Schaefer, see below. The broker denies the accusations […]

Investors have come forward with complaints about Brandon Leon [CRD: 5200595, New York, New York]. Notably, the securities broker, who worked for National Securities Corporation, discloses client disputes via Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. For more on these disclosures about Leon, which include alleged unsuitable recommendations, see below. The broker denies the claims. Leon […]

Investors have come forward with complaints about securities broker Thomas Caine Shultz (CRD:  5614228, Scottsdale, AZ). Evidently, the securities broker, who worked for Coastal Equities Inc., discloses client disputes via Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Notably, Coastal Equities Inc. clients allege that Shultz made unsuitable recommendations and failed to perform due diligence. For more […]

Money Concepts Broker Dustin Shafer Barred As Securities Broker, Involved In Investor Disputes Soreide Law Group is reviewing whether to bring investor claims against Money Concepts Capital Corp securities broker Dustin Paul Shafer (CRD#: 4198962, Springfield, Illinois). Notably, as of January 7, 2021, Shafer’s securities broker privileges have been taken away by State of Illinois […]

Broker Bernard Audet Allegedly Misrepresented Life Insurance Policies Investors are alleging losses because of Bernard Joseph Audet [CRD#: 1317819, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania]. Evidently, the securities broker, who joined MML Investors Services in 2017, discloses 7 investor disputes on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) BrokerCheck. Apparently, Audet’s clients asserted claims of misrepresentation, omissions, and unsuitable insurance […]

Customers Allege Misconduct By First Allied Securities Brokers Soreide Law Group is investigating claims on behalf of investors who may have been victim to sales practice violations committed by First Allied Securities, Inc. (CRD#: 32344, San Diego, California) brokers including Douglas Alexander and Kevin Vandyke. Here is a summary of customers’ complaints against those brokers: […]

Complaint Filed Against Park Avenue Securities For Poor Annuity Advice Myles Davis Thurston II (CRD#: 1810907, Maitland, Florida) has been a registered representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC since June 8, 2001. He disclosed on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) BrokerCheck that he is subject of a customer-initiated investment-related complaint dated November 20, 2017. Customer […]