888-923-9223The Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A. is investigating claims involving Robert Frederick Blake “Blake” related to Tenant-in-Common or “TIC” investments. Blake also has seven customer disputes against him, and one currently pending. Blake was previously registered with Dupont Walston Inc., Reynolds Securities, Merrill Lynch, Hanifen, Imhoff, Inc., First Allied Securities, American Fronteer… Read more »
Posts Tagged: unsuitable investment
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 »
FINRA Watchdog on Private Placements
FINRA will be watching sales of private placements by broker-dealers more carefully, all in the pursuit of customer protection. http://bit.ly/QBGM2G For a free case evaluation or to discuss any other investment losses, please contact the Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A., at 888-923-9223, or visit us on the web at www.suemyadvisor.com.
Customer Arbitration Award – Unsuitable Investment
Gruberman v. LaSalle Street, FINRA ID #12-02021 (Chicago, IL, 1/30/2014) – In this explained Award, a customer couple win $135,000 against a broker-dealer for failing to advise them of unfavorable information on a tenancy in common it recommended. For a free case evaluation or to discuss any other investment losses, please contact the Securities Law… Read more »
Customer Arbitration Award – Promissory Note Partnership Investment
Carson v. VSR Financial, FINRA ID #11-02400 (Minneapolis, MN, 12/23/2013) – A customer complaining that he received a fractional share of a promissory note when he expected a partnership interest may be equally surprised, but certainly happier, when he recovers $40,000 more in compensatory damages than he requested. For a free case evaluation or to… Read more »
Judge Upholds Restraining Orders in Menzer & Hill, P.A.’s Putative Class Action Against DeWaay Financial
“This is a win for equity and fairness,” said Scott Adkins, Chief Litigation and Bankruptcy Counsel, with Menzer & Hill, P.A. and class action counsel for the putative class. “DeWaay has extremely limited resources and hundreds of clients who’ve lost a lot of money.”
The Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A. Files a Claim Against Comerica Securities, Inc. For Portfolio Losses
The Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A. www.suemyadvisor.com, announced today it filed an arbitration claim against Comerica Securities, Inc., a subsidiary of Comerica Bank (NYSE: CMA) on behalf of an 81 year old retired investor and his wife. The claim alleges that the Respondent and several of its brokers were negligent in the… Read more »
Broker managing your portfolio?
If you’re paying a percentage fee to your broker or financial advisor to manage your investment portfolio, be mindful of the following things. This type of account is called an “investment advisory” account and as such is subject to additional regulatory requirements incumbent on the broker. 1. Does your portfolio have a single large position? … Read more »
The Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A. Files an Arbitration Claim Against NEXT Financial Group.
The Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A., www.suemyadvisor.com, announced today it filed an arbitration claim against NEXT Financial Group (“NEXT”), for its failure to supervise one of its financial advisors who engaged in unauthorized and excessive trading within an investor’s account. Consistent with the arbitration claim this Firm just filed, the Financial Industry… Read more »
Requesting Higher Yield on Your Portfolio? Proceed With Caution.
In today’s low interest rate environment retirees and soon-to-be retirees, on fixed income, often try to get more interest and yield in their retirement nest eggs. These investors should be wary when asking their broker or financial advisor to find investments that have higher interest or dividend rates. The compliant broker may look for suitable… Read more »