Tag Archives: recover investment losses

Morgan Stanley, Outside Business Activities, Selling Away

Losses on an Investment in Tezos? Options for Recovery

April 2018-New York

Arthur R. Meunier (a/k/a Robert Breitman, a/k/a Robert Meunier-Breitman) entered into a Letter of Acceptance Waiver and Consent (AWC) with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) agreeing to a two year suspension and a fine of $20,000, to resolve allegations that his involvement in an outside business activity violated firm and industry rules.

According to the FINRA AWC, Breitman, who used the pseudonym L.M. Goodman to conceal his identity,  began developing Tezos, a blockchain technology and network originally intended for use in connection with over the counter securities transactions. Breitman, a french citizen,  did not tell his employer Morgan Stanley about his involvement in Tezos, as required by firm rules and he made false statements on firm compliance questionnaires.

Breitman created and distributed a business plan for Tezos to prospective investors that failed to provide a balanced presentation and sound basis for evaluating an investment in Tezos.

Tezos raised $232 million earlier this year through an initial coin offering but has since been embroiled in controversy and has yet to issue any tokens to contributors, according to press reports.

According to FINRA records, Breitman was employed by Morgan Stanley from 9/2013-4/2016.

If you invested in Tezos on the recommendation of a registered broker, you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration. Call 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

CBG Financial Group, Failure to Supervise, FINTEGRA LLC, Newbridge Securities Corp., Unsuitable Investments

John E. Egan-Newbridge Securities Broker-Subject of Customer Dispute Alleging Unsuitable Investments-Boca Raton, FL

April 2018 -Boca Raton, FL

According to FINRA records, John Eugene Egan ,  a   stockbroker who is currently employed by Newbridge Securities Corp., disclose  a prior regulatory event, a pending customer dispute and two 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 pending FINRA arbitration #18-0882, a customer of Newbridge Securities alleges that Egan made unsuitable investment recommendations, breached his fiduciary duty and that Newbridge failed to properly supervise Egan. Damages are unspecified, to be proven at final hearing.

In one of the prior customer disputes disclosed by Egan, a FINRA arbitration panel awarded a customer compensatory damages of $100,000, punitive damages of $100,000, costs of $32,735 and FLA statutory interest, to resolve their claim related to the recommendation to invest in RMK Funds. FINRA Case #11-0726.

John Egan has been employed by Newbridge Securities since 8/2013.. Prior employments include CBG Financial and FINTEGRA LLC.

If you have losses  in an account handled by John E. Egan 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.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

CUNA Brokerage Services, Failure to Supervise, Stockbroker Malpractice, Unauthorized Trading

Stacy Cheney-Jamison-Former CUNA Brokerage Services Broker-Named in Customer Dispute-Boca Raton, FL

April 2018 -Boca Raton, FL

According to FINRA records, Stacy Cheney-Jamison ,  a currently unregistered  stockbroker who formerly was employed by CUNA Brokerage Services, disclose  a pending customer dispute.

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 pending FINRA arbitration #18-0332, a customer of CUNA Brokerage Services alleges that Cheney-Jamison violated Georgia securities laws, made unauthorized trades and breached fiduciary duty. Damages of $350,000 are alleged.

Stacy Elizabeth Cheney-Jamison was employed by CUNA Brokerage Services from 9/2016-8/2017. Prior employments include IFS Securities and First American Securities. Stacy Elizabeth Cheney-Jamison is also known as:

  • Stacy Elizabeth Cheney
  • Stacy Edwards
  • Stacy Kuczynski
  • Stacy Sang

If you have losses  in an account handled by Stacy Elizabeth Cheney-Jamison 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.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

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.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Edward Jones, Failure to Supervise, Oklahoma Securities Commission, Unauthorized Trading

David Lancaster-Former Edward Jones Broker-Subject of Investigation for Unauthorized Trading-Wagoner, OK

April 2018 -Wagoner, OK

According to FINRA records, William David Lancaster ,  a  stockbroker who formerly was employed by Edward Jones, disclose a prior customer dispute, a regulatory 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.

According to Enforcement Division Recommendations  filed by the State Of Oklahoma Department of Securities in March 2018,  Lancaster is the subject of an internal investigation commenced by Edward Jones regarding discretionary trading in as many as 20 customer accounts. However, in an application filed by Lancaster with the regulatory he made inaccurate representations to the regulator regarding knowledge of the investigation. The Oklahoma regulator found that Lancaster has engaged in dishonest and unethical practices in the securities business.

David Lancaster  was employed by Edward Jones from 4/1999-2/2018.

Brokers have a duty to discuss purchases and sales with their customers prior to making trades in their accounts, unless previous written authority has been granted to the broker by the customer.

If you have losses  in an account handled by David Lancaster 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.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870