Author: Jeff Erez

Erez Law recently filed a FINRA arbitration against USCA Securities LLC related to recommendations by Patrick Mendenhall (CRD #1068809), who is the founder and CEO of USCA Securities LLC in Houston, Texas. The complaint alleges that USCA Securities LLC actions … Continue reading

Erez Law is currently investigating American Trust Investment Services, Inc. broker David Geake (CRD# 3088891) regarding unsuitable investment recommendations. He has been registered with American Trust Investment Services, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois since 2018. Previously, he was registered with Ausdal … Continue reading

Volatility in markets exposes the weaknesses or unsuitability of investment strategies and securities recommendations by advisors, such as over-concentration in certain securities or too much leverage. If investment strategies are sound, investors can generally withstand fluctuations in the market that … Continue reading

Were you the victim of selling away by former LPL Financial LLC broker Todd Lesk (CRD# 2788300)? He was registered with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in Coral Springs, Florida, from 2022 to 2023, when he was terminated regarding, “The FP … Continue reading

Erez Law recently filed a FINRA arbitration against Ameritas Investment Company, LLC related to Colorado Bankers Life (CBL) annuities by brokers Patrick Kenney (CRD #1449448) and Thomas Geissler (CRD #2962412). The Erez Law client alleges the following in the newly … Continue reading

Former Green Vista Capital, LLC broker Andrew Miles (CRD# 5986774) regarding faces multiple customer complaints related to unsuitable investment recommendations. He was registered with Green Vista Capital, LLC in Winter Park, Florida, from 2018 to 2021. Previously, he was registered … Continue reading

Erez Law is currently investigating Coastal Equities, Inc. broker Gilbert Conrad (CRD# 2746778) regarding investment losses related to unsuitable investment recommendations. He has been registered with Coastal Equities, Inc. in Lewiston, New York, since 2022. Previously, he was registered with … Continue reading
Were you the victim of investment losses due to recommendations by UBS Financial Services Inc. broker Barry Schwartz (CRD# 1022377)? He has been registered with UBS Financial Services Inc. in Miami, Florida, since 2013. In July 2013, the state of … Continue reading

Erez Law is currently investigating Coastal Equities brokers across the country who recommended their clients invest in GWG Holdings Inc., an unsuitable alternative investment. According to public records, a former client of Coastal Equities filed a FINRA arbitration alleging investment … Continue reading

Erez Law is currently investigating Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated broker William King (CRD# 1432593), regarding unsuitable and unauthorized trades related to put options. He was registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in New York, … Continue reading