Soreide Law Group is actively delving into possible investor claims linked to securities firms and investment advisories that might have inappropriately recommended Western Asset Macro Opportunities I (LAOIX) to their clients. Sponsored by Western Asset Management Company, LLC., Western Asset Macro Opportunities I (LAOIX) poorly performed in 2022. Notably, the federal reserve hiked the interest […]

Non-Compliance With Suitability Obligations In November 2022, FINRA sanctioned Western International Securities in Case: 2020067094001. The firm agreed to pay a fine of $400,000, among other things to resolve allegations that it neglected its duties in ensuring that its recommendations regarding Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) complied with its suitability obligations. Inadequate Supervisory Procedures […]

Soreide Law Group is investigating possible investor claims against securities broker Nabil Bouab (also known as Bilo Bouab) [CRD: 4340284, Holbrook, New York]. Specifically, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck discloses that investors disputed the sales practices of the securities broker, who worked for American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. Notably, investors allege sales practice violations […]

Soreide Law Group is investigating possible investor claims against securities broker Luke Michael Johnson [CRD: 3257008, Scottsdale, Arizona]. Notably, FINRA filed an enforcement or civil action against the securities broker, who worked for Coastal Equities Inc., regarding suitability and falsification of information. Here is a brief summary of FINRA’s allegations against Johnson. FINRA Charges Johnson […]

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 […]