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Eccleston Law LLC Investigates Recovery Options for NRIA Investors

Posted on June 23rd, 2022 at 8:33 AM
Eccleston Law LLC Investigates Recovery Options for NRIA Investors

Headquartered in Secaucus, NJ, National Realty Investment Advisors (NRIA) recently declared bankruptcy amid investor redemption requests, federal and state investigations, and unsustainable debt.

 
 

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Large GPB Fund Posts Revenue and Income Growth

Posted on May 26th, 2022 at 10:42 AM
Large GPB Fund Posts Revenue and Income Growth

After considerable delay, GPB Capital Holdings finally has released financial statements to its investors regarding one of its largest funds.

 
 

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SEC Amends Definition of Accredited Investor

Posted on August 27th, 2020 at 2:20 PM
SEC Amends Definition of Accredited Investor

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that it has amended the definition of “accredited investor.”

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Tips for Investors Who Have Suffered Losses (or, It’s Low Tide--Who Has Been Swimming Naked?)

Posted on March 18th, 2020 at 1:37 PM
Tips for Investors Who Have Suffered Losses (or, It’s Low Tide--Who Has Been Swimming Naked?)

Investors undoubtedly have suffered losses during the most recent market downturn. Do these investors have recourse to recover those losses in securities arbitration? To answer that question, let’s explore three fertile areas of recovery.

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The SEC's New Bulletin on Indexed Annuities

Posted on August 29th, 2019 at 3:58 PM
The SEC's New Bulletin on Indexed Annuities

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy recently issued a bulletin to educate investors about indexed annuities. Indexed annuities are complex products, and as such investors should carefully read the indexed annuity contract and any prospectus, before buying the annuity. Let's highlight the key points of the bulletin.

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SEC Charges Fuel Cell Company with Defrauding Investors

Posted on February 23rd, 2017 at 8:49 AM
SEC Charges Fuel Cell Company with Defrauding Investors

The SEC charged a California-based penny stock company, along with four corporate officers, with misleading investors about the research, development, and profitability of its purported business to manufacture power generation products such as fuel cells.

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SEC Charges Connecticut Based Investment Advisory Firm With Stealing Investor Funds

Posted on February 6th, 2017 at 9:07 AM
SEC Charges Connecticut Based Investment Advisory Firm With Stealing Investor Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Connecticut-based investment advisory firm, Sentinel Growth Management and its founder Mark J. Varacchi with stealing money from investors. 

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FINRA Fines Houlihan Capital and President David Smith

Posted on December 20th, 2016 at 9:34 AM
FINRA Fines Houlihan Capital and President David Smith

Houlihan Capital, LLC of Chicago, Illinois has submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) for its participation in the offering of a private placement of securities for a companyseeking to raise $5 million through the sale of subordinated convertiblepromissory notes. 

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Ponzi Scheme Operator Charged with Fraud

Posted on November 23rd, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Ponzi Scheme Operator Charged with Fraud

Carlos Maldonado, owner of Business Planning Resources International Corporation (BPRIC), and associated under the incorporation documents with Pet Card Systems, Inc., and Datavos Corporation, was arrested and charged with securities fraud and bank fraud . 

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SEC Charges Texas Company and Its President in Oil-And-Gas Scheme

Posted on November 21st, 2016 at 12:13 PM
SEC Charges Texas Company and Its President in Oil-And-Gas Scheme

The SEC filed charges on October 24 against Southlake Resources Group, LLC, its president, Cody M. Winters, and its vice president, Nicholas R. Hamilton. 

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March 24, 2023
Heartland Bank & Trust Co. Agrees to $9 Million Settlement For Allegedly Aiding and Abetting a Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to a $9 million settlement
with Heartland Bank & Trust Co. over the bank’s alleged role in aiding and abetting a $75
million Ponzi scheme.

March 23, 2023
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A federal judge has awarded Morgan Stanley a temporary restraining order (TRO)
against a Pennsylvania-based advisor who recently departed for LPL Financial.

March 22, 2023
Sanford Bernstein & Co. and Alliance Bernstein Face FINRA Arbitration Claim Over Options Advantage Strategy

Sanford Bernstein & Co. and Alliance Bernstein (Bernstein) are facing what could be the first of several Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claims related to its Options Advantage Strategy.