Category Archives: FINRA

Failure to Supervise, FINRA, Misrepresentation, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockCross Financial Services, Unauthorized Trading, Unsuitable Investments

Herbert Voss, Jr.-Former StockCross Broker-Discloses Numerous Customer Suits & Termination From Employment-Beverly Hills, CA

June 2018- Beverly Hills, CA

The FINRA records of Herbert Voss, Jr.  , a former stock broker who was last employed by StockCross Financial Services , disclose a regulatory event,  a pending customer dispute, 7 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 May 2018 FINRA permanently barred Voss from the securities industry after he failed to appear before FINRA for on the record testimony concerning a customer complaint alleging that Voss had engaged in unauthorized trading in the customer’s account.

Prior settlements with customers include:

  • In 2/2017 a customer of StockCross Financial alleged that Voss made unsuitable investment recommendations. That case was settled for $900,000 in 12/2017.
  • In FINRA case 10-1389 a customer of his former employer UBS Financial alleged that Voss charged excessive commissions and made unauthorized trades. That case settled for $950,000.

In currently pending FINRA arbitration #17-03505 a customer of Stockcross Financial alleges poor performance, fiduciary breach and failure to supervise. The customer seeks damages of $550,000.

Voss  was employed by StockCross Financial   since 7/2009 until 5/2018 when he was discharged after a customer alleged unauthorized trading in options.

If you have questions about  an account handled by Herbert Voss, Jr. , 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 

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FINRA, Finra Investigation of Stockbroker, Forgery, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Michael Christians-Former Morgan Stanley Broker-Discloses Regulatory Investigation-Plano, TX

June 2018- Plano, TX

The FINRA records of Michael S. Christians  , a stock broker who is not currently registered and who was last employed by Morgan Stanley , disclose a currently pending regulatory event, 2 prior customer disputes, a pending investigation 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 February 2018 FINRA initiated a regulatory investigation after a customer of Morgan Stanley alleged that Christians falsely signed her name to firm documents.

Christians  was employed by Morgan Stanley  since 6/2009 until 1/2018 when he was discharged after the firm learned of the false signing of a client on firm documents.

If you have questions about  an account handled by Michael S. Christians , 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 

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Failure to Supervise, FINRA, Florida Office of Financial Regulation, Fraud, Legend Securities, Stockbroker Malpractice, Unsuitable Investments, Worden Capital Management

Brian Decker-Former Worden Capital Mgmt Broker-Barred From Securities Industry-New York

May 2018

FINRA records disclose that Brian K. Decker, a currently unregistered broker who last worked for Worden Capital Management and Legend Securities, is named in a currently pending customer dispute, has 10 prior customer disputes , a recent regulatory action barring him from the securities industry and 5 outstanding judgment/liens.

In currently pending FINRA Case 15-802, filed by a Florida resident,  a customer of Legend Securities alleges that Decker was not licensed to sell securities in Florida, made false statements of material fact, engaged in unauthorized transactions, failed to follow instructions, engaged in churning and stock manipulation and improperly used margin borrowing in the account. The customer is seeking damages of $150,000.

Brian Decker has been named in ten  other prior customer disputes, including:

  • A July 2015 settlement of $35,000 to a customer of Legend Securities alleging failure to supervise and unsuitable investments.
  • FINRA Case 14-2734, by a customer of Legend Securities  alleging violation of Colorado securities and consumer protection laws, negligence and common law fraud, settled for $14,999.
  • FINRA Case 12-1281, a customer of Legend Securities alleged breach of fiduciary duty, negligent supervision, and fraud settled for $75,000.

Decker was with Worden Capital Management from 4/2017-4/2018 and with Legend Securities 9/2009-11/2016.

In May 2018 Decker was permanently barred from the securities industry by FINRA to resolve allegations that he failed to cooperate with FINRA during an investigation into allegations of conversion. Decker failed to produce requested bank records and failed to appear to provide testimony. FINRA Case 2017055226501.  

If you have losses in an account handled by former   broker Brian Decker , 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 

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Accelerated Capital Group, AEON Capital, Churning, Concentrated Positions, Failure to Supervise, FINRA, Finra Investigation of Stockbroker, Misrepresentation, Stockbroker Malpractice, Unsuitable Investments

Wayne I. Miller-Former Accelerated Capital Group Broker-Discloses Numerous Customer Suits-Scottsdale, AZ

May 2018-Scottsdale, AZ

The FINRA records of  Wayne I. Miller ,  a  stockbroker who formerly worked for Accelerated Capital Group disclose a pending regulatory suspension, a pending customer dispute and 2 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 January 2018, Miller was suspended by FINRA  from acting in a principal capacity for six months (1/02/2018-7/1/2018) and fined $10,000 to resolve allegations that he failed to reasonably supervise the chief compliance officer of his former firm, Accelerated Capital Group. As a result of his failed oversight a broker excessively traded mutual funds and made unauthorized trades.

In FINRA case 16-1433, Miller was named as a control person. The customer of Accelerated Capital Group alleged breach of finduciary duty, violation of California securities laws and other claims and sought damages of $130,000. The case was settled for $110,000.

In FINRA Case 15-3471, Miller was named as a control person of Accelerated Capital Group. The customer alleged unauthorized trading and excessive trading (churning) and sought damages of $200,000. The case was settled for $165,000.

In pending FINRA Case 17-01178 a customer of Accelerated Capital Group alleges over concentration, misrepresentation, failure to supervise and other claims and seeks damages of $340,000.

Wayne Miller was employed by Accelerated Capital Group from 4/2010-2/2018. He is currently employed by AEON Capital in Scottsdale.

If you have losses in an account in an account handled by Wayne Miller , call for a no charge consultation with an experienced securities attorney to learn how you may be able to recover damages.

Accelerated Capital Group Regulatory Issue

Accelerated Capital Group is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. The firm has been a FINRA member since March 1997 and has about 35 brokers in 6 branch offices, the largest of which are located in Irvine, CA, and Scottsdale, AZ.

In a currently pending FINRA regulatory matter, regulators allege that Accelerated Capital Group failed to properly monitor, through their written supervisory procedures (WSPs) and supervisory system, mutual fund switches and exchanges and failed to respond to red flags of broker misconduct.

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

Department of Justice, Failure to Supervise, FINRA, Securities America, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, Theft

Hector May-Former Securities America Broker-Investigation Over Missing Client Funds-New City, NY

May 2018-New City, New York

Local press is reporting that Rockland/Orange County businessman and former Securities America stockbroker Hector May is being investigated by federal prosecutors on allegations of stealing money from his clients. May has operated Executive Compensation Planners in New City, NY since the mid 1980’s.

According to  FINRA records   May currently has one customer claim pending that alleges misappropriation of funds and there is a disclosure that the U.S. Department of Justice is conducting an official criminal investigation of May’s potential involvement in a suspected felony.

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.

May is a prominent member of the local business community and received the Rockland Business Association’s Pinnacle Award two years ago. Press reports suggest that the missing millions could be the result of a Ponzi scheme.

In a Ponzi scheme the perpetrator of the fraud uses some of the money from the new victims, who think the funds are being invested, to pay fake returns to the earlier investors. The balance of the new funds are used by the perpetrator of the fraud for personal expenses.

Hector May was a registered representative of Securities America from 8/1998 until March 2018 when he was fired. Securities America indicated the reason for the discharge was: “Misappropriation of client assets”.

If you have an account with Hector May and have questions about how it has been handled or believe you are a victim of fraud,  call for a no charge consultation with an experienced securities attorney to learn how you may be able to recover damages from May’s employer, Securities America.

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