888-923-9223The Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A. is investigating investor arbitration claims against Feltl & Company. On December 1, 2014, Feltl & Company entered into a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) after FINRA made allegations against Feltl & Company for violations of securities industry rules. FINRA… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2014
FINRA Bars Jeffrey C. McClure, Wells Fargo Advisors Broker for Stealing
Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A. is investigating cases involving Wells Fargo Advisors’ broker, Jeffrey C. McClure, who was permanently barred from the securities industry after he allegedly stole $89,000 from an elderly client who had authorized him to pay her rent and other expenses, accordingly to FINRA records. McClure allegedly engaged in… Read more »
Non-Traded REITs – Carefully Review Before Investing
FINRA has an investor alert on non-traded REITs, which investors should review prior to considering any investment into these products. Non-traded REITs are publicly registered non-exchange traded real estate investment trust (REIT). Our investigations have shown that some brokers and financial advisors fail to disclose the risks associated with these securities, to include their illiquid… Read more »
Broker, Peter Brainard Jr. suspended from FINRA for failing to disclose over $600,000 of tax liens and judgments
Menzer & Hill, P.A. is investigating claims involving Peter Bulkeley Brainard Jr. (CRD #2890845, Old Saybrook, Connecticut), a former broker with Ameriprise Financial Services. Prior to working for Ameriprise, Brainard worked for American Portfolio Services and prior to that he was with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Brainard recently entered into a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (“AWC”)… Read more »
Menzer & Hill, P.A. Investigating Claims Involving Phillip Bucaro (Chicago, Illinois)
Menzer & Hill, P.A. is investigating claims involving Phillip John Bucaro (CRD #2171289, West Chicago, Illinois), an associated person with The Leaders Group. Bucaro recently entered into a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (“AWC”) where he was fined $7,500 and suspended from association with any FINRA member in any capacity for four months. See FINRA… Read more »