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Churning, Edward Jones, Failure to Supervise, Next Financial Group, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, Unsuitable Investments

Arshad Hussain-Former NEXT Financial Broker-Discharged by NEXT Financial for Improper Trading-Jasper, Alabama

April 2018 -Jasper, Alabama

According to FINRA records, Arshad Hussain ,  a currently unregistered  stockbroker who formerly was employed by NEXT Financial Group, disclose 3 prior customer disputes, two terminations from employment and a currently outstanding judgment/lien.

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.

Arshad Hussain Has Been Discharged Twice

Recently, in March 2018, Hussain was discharged by NEXT Financial Group who makes the following allegation on his FINRA record: “A review of RR trading activity for two customers revealed transactions involving short-term holds on long-term products which appeared to provide no financial benefit to the customers. In addition, the RR concealed the source of the funds by inaccurately completing firm product disclosure forms and product sponsor applications.”

In 7/2007, Hussain was discharged from his prior employer, Edward Jones who makes the following allegation on his FINRA record:“Discretion and engaging in trading practices not in line with firm’s investment policy.”

Hussain discloses a currently outstanding judgement/lien filed in Walker County, AL, in the amount of $1,213 in favor of Capital One Bank.

Arshad Hussain  was employed by NEXT Financial from 11/2007-4/2018. NEXT Financial Group is headquartered in Houston, TX, and has over 600 registered persons in over 400 branch offices nationwide.

If you have losses  in an account handled by Arshad Hussain or believe that your account has been mishandled,  contact us for a no charge consultation to discuss your legal 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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Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Corecap Investments, FSC Securities Corporation, Next Financial Group, Stockbroker Malpractice, Unsuitable Investments, WFG Investments

Gary Haack-Former Corecap Investments Broker-Discloses Settlement of Customer Dispute-San Antonio, TX

April 2018- San Antonio, Texas

According to publicly available records Gary C. Haack  (CRD#2796834) ,  a  stockbroker who is not currently registered with any broker dealer and who was last employed by Corecap Investments ,  discloses  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 FINRA arbitration 15-0836, a customer of one of his prior employers, WFG Investments,  sought damages of $115,000 and alleged unsuitable investments in speculative products in connection with an investment in a private placement offering of medical and research firms. The case was settled for $70,000 in 6/2016.

Gary C. Haack  was employed by Corecap Investments from 6/2016-12/2017. He discloses a current affiliation with Change Path LLC, an investment advisory firm. Prior employment includes FSC Securities, WFG Investments and NEXT Financial Group.

If you have questions about an account handled by Gary C. Haack ,  contact us for a no charge consultation 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

Chase Investment Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Next Financial Group, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, Unsuitable Investments, Wunderlich Securities

Richard Minichino-Former NEXT Financial Group Broker-Terminated From Employment-Wappingers Falls, NY

January 2019- Wappingers Falls, NY

The FINRA records of Richard V. Minichino , a former stockbroker who was last employed  by NEXT Financial Group , disclose  that he was barred by securities regulators, a recent termination from employment, a recently settled customer dispute and several currently outstanding judgement/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 12/2018, FINRA permanently barred Minichino from the securities industry for failing to respond to a FINRA request for information.

In April 2018 a customer of NEXT Financial Group alleged that Minichino advised him to rollover several annuity IRAs into other investments and at no time was advised of the tax rule that allows only one rollover per tax year. The claim was settled for $56,671.

Minichino was employed by NEXT Financial Group  from 2/2016-2/2018, when he was discharged by NEXT Financial who made the following allegation on Minichino’s‘ FINRA record: “discharged after an internal review involving trading in a customer’s accounts that appeared to be unsuitable” 

Minichino’s  prior employment includes: Wunderlich Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services. 

Brokers have a duty to make investment recommendations that are suitable taking into account the age, health, financial sophistication and risk tolerance of the individual.

If you have questions about an account handled by RIchard Minichino , contact us for a no charge consultation to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.

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

National Toll Free: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Next Financial Group, Unsuitable Investments

Tye Williams Named in Lawsuit-NEXT Financial Broker-Frisco,TX

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2016– Former NEXT Financial Group stockbroker, Tye Williams barred from the securities industry for failing to cooperate with regulatory investigation alleging theft of $1M. See this for more details. 

Original post— April 1, 2016- Frisco, Texas

FINRA records report that NEXT Financial Group stockbroker Tye Williams , of Frisco, TX,  has been named in Case 2015-41457, pending in Harris County, Texas.

According to the FINRA report, “the customers allege that during the period from mid 2004-2015 registered representative mismanaged their finances by exceeding the scope of his authority and recommended unsuitable investments like “Smashburger.” Damages are alleged to be in excess of $1,000,000.

Williams has been employed by NEXT Financial since 11/2008.

If you have losses in an account handled by Tye Williams, contact us to learn how you may be able to recover damages from his employer.

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

Excessive Markups/Markdowns, FINRA, Next Financial Group, StockBroker Misconduct, Unfair Bond Pricing

NEXT Financial Fined $265,000 by Securities Regulators

December 16, 2014

NEXT Financial Group  entered into a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to resolve allegations that between July 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011, in 19 transactions,  the firm purchased agency securities for its own account or sold agency securities to a customer at a price that was not fair and reasonable, and in doing so failed to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Case # 20110265211-01

NEXT Financial Group was censured, fined $265,000 and ordered to pay restitution to affected customers in the amount of $177,170, plus interest.

NEXT Financial was formed in 1998 by recently retired chairman Gordon D’Angelo and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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