Category Archives: Theft

Brookstone Securities, Crown Capital Securities, Elder Financial Abuse, Lincoln Investment, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct, Theft

Lester Burroughs-Former Lincoln Investment Broker- Discloses 2 Regulatory Events, A Criminal Charge, Pending Customer Disputes, 8 Prior Customer Disputes and a Termination-Torrington, CT

January 2020-Torrington, CT

According to publicly available records.  Lester William Burroughs (CRD#1413972), a  former stockbroker who last worked for Lincoln Investment  discloses 2 regulatory events, a criminal charge,  a pending civil event,  3 pending customer disputes,  14 prior customer disputes and a termination from employment.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In 1/2020 the Securities & Exchange Commission  permanently barred Burroughs from the securities industry after Burroughs pled guilty to one count of wire fraud.   The information to which Burroughs pled guilty alleged that Burroughs misappropriated about $575,000 from three investors.

The Insurance Commissioner of the State of Connecticut filed case #MC 03-06 alleging improper handling of premium payment on traditional universal life insurance payment, misrepresentation and failure to properly handle request for disability waiver.

In December 2019,  Federal court case 3:19cr292 was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut with formal charges of wire fraud to which Burroughs entered a guilty plea.   His sentencing has not been scheduled.

From 1994 to 2009, eight customer complaints alleging among other things improper sales practices and speculative recommendations inconsistent with their objective and risk tolerance, failing to place stop loss orders and misrepresentation.  Over $134,365 was paid to settle these cases.

In12/2019, a  customer of Burroughts  filed FINRA case #19-03658 alleging elder abuse, misappropriation and unsuitable investments recommended by Burroughs.   Alleged damages are $445,000.

In December of 2019, Lincoln Investment Planning discharged Burroughs after they became aware of charges that were filed by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney’s Office wherein Burroughs  pled guilty to one count of wire fraud in the sale of fictitious insurance contracts to four individuals.

Burroughs was employed by Lincoln Investment from September 2012 until December 2019.  Prior to that time he was with Crown Capital Securities, Brookstone Securities, Woodbury Financial Services and Tower Square Securities.

If you had an account with Lester William Burroughs that suffered losses, you may be entitled to collect damages from his prior employer. Call to discuss your options.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

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TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

M Holdings Securities, NYLife Securities, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct, Theft, Unauthorized Trading

Dean H. Grant-Former M Holdings Securities Broker-Discloses Pending Criminal Charges -Milledgeville, GA

February 2020- Milledgeville, GA

The FINRA records of Dean Harrison Grant  , a former stock broker who last worked for M Holdings Securities, Inc. , disclose  a regulatory event resulting in a bar from the securities industry, a pending felony criminal charge and three liens.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In 5/ 2019,  Grant was permanently barred from the securities industry by FINRA  for refusing to provide information and documentation requested by FINRA after allegations that he converted funds from customers, forged documents and failed to disclose certain liens on his Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration.

In February 2019 , warrants were issued in in Georgia  for the arrest of Dean Harrison Grant as a result of the allegations that he,  committed: Felony Insurance Fraud, Theft by Taking (Fiduciary): Forgery in the first Degree and Trafficking of an Elder Person.   The case is currently pending.

In October 2018  and December 2018, the State of Georgia filed tax liens totaling over $27,000 in Baldwin County Superior Court, Milledgeville, GA against Grant.

In October of 2017 the Internal Revenue Service filed a tax lien in the amount of $122,540 against Grant.

Grant worked for M Holdings Securities, Inc. from September 2014 until January 2019.   He was with Grand Financial Group (his own business) , and NYLife Securities, Inc. before that time. 

If you have questions about an account  handled by Dean H. Grant  call for a no charge consultation .

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

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TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Failure to Supervise, FInancial Exploitation of the Elderly, Finra Investigation of Stockbroker, Kovack Securities, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct, Theft

Rita Marie Dulya-Former Kovac Securities Broker-Discloses Pending Criminal Charges- Theft Of a Person 65 or Older-Port St. Lucie, FL

February 2020- Port St. Lucie, FL

The FINRA records of Rita Marie Dulya  , a former stock broker who last worked for Kovack Securities, Inc. , disclose  a regulatory event resulting in a bar from the securities industry, a pending felony criminal charge and a termination from employment.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In  11/ 2018,  Dulya was permanently barred from the securities industry  for failing to respond to FINRA request for information in connection with an investigation.

In February 2018, felony charges of third-degree grand theft of a person 65 years of age or older were brought against Dulya in Circuit Court for the 19th Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, Port St. Lucie County.   Formal charges include exploitation of an elderly or disabled adult- less than $10,000.   This case is currently pending.

In October 2017 Kovack Securities, Inc. terminated Dulya’s employment as a result of allegations that a “client gave money to registered representative”.

Dulya worked for Kovack Securities, Inc.  from November of 2002  to October of 2017.   She was with Pro-Integrity Securities and Sunpoint Securities before that time.

Dulya discloses and affiliation with Port St. Lucie Investment Services.   

If you have problems in an account  handled by Rita Marie Dulya  call for a no charge consultation .

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

International Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Churning, Failure to Supervise, Finra Investigation of Stockbroker, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct, Theft, Unauthorized Trading, Wells Fargo

Ramon Arturo Herrera-Former Wells Fargo Broker-Discloses Customer DIsputes Alleging Theft-Jersey City, NJ

February 2020-Jersey City, NJ

According to publicly available records of Ramon Arturo Herrera (CRD#6021170) ,  a  former stockbroker who last worked for Wells Fargo Clearing Services,  discloses 2 regulatory events and and 3 prior customer disputes.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In 10/2019 New Jersey securities regulators revoked Herrera’s registration  after FINRA  permanently barred him  from the securities industry in 7/2018 to resolve allegations that he failed to respond to FINRA request for information in connection with a regulatory investigation.

Herrera’s official FINRA record also discloses 3 prior customer disputes by Wells Fargo Advisors customers.      Allegations included unauthorized withdrawal from brokerage accounts and excessive trading.   The total settlements paid in these three cases was  over $215,000.

Herrera was employed by Wells Fargo  from 12/2009 until 1/2018.

If you had an account with Ramon Arturo Herrera that suffered losses, you may be entitled to collect damages from his prior employer. Call to discuss your options.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Cetera Advisors, Cetera Financial Group, Independent Financial Group, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct, Theft

Kendall J. Groom- Former Independent Financial Group Broker- Barred From Securities Industry- Fresno, CA

January 2020- Fresno, CA

The FINRA records of Kendall J. Groom  , a broker previously employed  by  Independent Financial Group , disclose  a regulatory event resulting in his bar from the securities industry.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In August 2019, Groom was permanently barred from the securities industry by the Securities and Exchange Commission after allegations that as trustee he diverted approximately $460,000 of the trusts’ assets to brokerage, advisory, and bank accounts that he owned or controlled.

In addition to the bar from the industry, he was ordered to disgorge over $262,000 and pay penalties and interest in excess of $200,000.

Groom worked for Independent Financial Group from December of 2016 to August of 2019.   From November of 1999-December of 2016, he worked for Cetera Financial . Groom discloses a business affiliation with Groom, McCormick LLP, an accounting firm.

If you have problems in an account  handled by Kendall J. Groom  call for a no charge consultation .

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

International Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870