Former Wells Fargo Broker Barred for Investment Scheme

Posted on December 10th, 2014 at 5:35 PM

From the Desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law Offices:

FINRA has barred a former Wells Fargo broker, Michael Frew, with orchestrating a promissory note scheme.

According to his employment record, from 2003 to 2014, Frew was employed by Wells Fargo as a registered broker and investment adviser. During that period, Frew solicited millions of dollars from friends, family and clients, selling them a fund that he represented would be used by a real estate developer to rehabilitate properties in areas hit by natural disasters. He promised investors interest payments ranging from 10 to 14 percent per year.

But when investors stopped receiving payments at various times this year and tried to contact Frew, they were unable to reach him.

Frew resigned from Well Fargo after the firm opened an investigation into a customer's attempt to wire money into Frew's bank account. 

The attorneys of Eccleston Law Offices represent investors and advisers nationwide in securities and employment matters. Our attorneys draw on a combined experience of nearly 50 years in delivering the highest quality legal services.

Related Attorneys: James J. Eccleston

Tags: FINRA, Michael Frew, Wells Fargo, Promissory Note Scheme

Return to Archive

TESTIMONIALS

Previous
Next

I am so glad I found you! Wow! I appreciate your help, concern and guidance.

RB

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

April 25, 2024
B. Riley Financial Clears Air Amid Allegations, Stock Surges

Amidst swirling speculation regarding its connections with a client linked to the Prophecy Asset Management collapse, B. Riley Financial Inc. has conducted an internal
review, concluding no affiliations with the defunct hedge fund.

April 24, 2024
RIA Insurance Claims Skyrocket

A recent analysis by Golsan Scruggs reveals a staggering 231 percent increase in errors-and-omissions (E&O) liability claims among registered investment advisor (RIA)
insurers.

April 23, 2024
Surge Predicted in Regulation Best Interest Cases

According to a recent analysis, Reg BI-related actions quickly have ascended to the top five issues for FINRA, with fines totaling $6 million in 2023.