Mar 8, 2022

Nicholas Armellino of GMS Group

DID NICHOLAS MICHAEL ARMELLINO CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Nicholas Armellino of GMS Group Has 7 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Nicholas Armellino of GMS Group? Nicholas Armellino (CRD #3189691) who is currently registered with GMS Group and located in Jersey City, New Jersey is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.  He was disbarred as an attorney for allegedly misappropriating escrow funds in New Jersey. Nicholas Armellino Customer Complaints Nicholas Armellino has been the subject of 7 customer complaints that we know about. Five of Nicholas Armellino’s 7 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Two of Nicholas Armellino’s customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. Allegations Against Nicholas Armellino A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Allegation of Nicholas Armellino engaged in unauthorized trading. Customer alleged that Nicholas Armellino told her the Terra Vantage notes that she purchased for her account was a bond, but she states it was actually a limited partnership, and as a result she incurred a loss of $254,000.00. Customer alleged that Nicholas Armellino made certain unauthorized trades in his account. The client alleged Nicholas Armellino engaged in excessive trading  and unsuitably leveraged account. The client alleged Nicholas Armellino made unsuitable investments and misrepresentations regarding certain securities purchased. The customer alleged that Nicholas Armellino failed to provide the client with several notices of material events prior to the customer’s purchase of a West Virginia Economic Development Bond. Nicholas Armellino Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Nicholas Armellino did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Nicholas Armellino at GMS Group on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Nicholas Armellino has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at GMS Group also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At GMS Group Due To Nicholas Armellino If you have questions about GMS Group and/or Nicholas Armellino and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

Ricardo Armijo of Raymond James Associates

DID RICARDO JAMES ARMIJO CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Ricardo Armijo Of Raymond James Associates, And Formerly With UBS Financial Services Has 3 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Ricardo Armijo of Raymond James Associates? Ricardo Armijo (CRD #2694904) who is currently registered with Raymond James Associates and located in Birmingham, Michigan is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Raymond James Associates, Ricardo Armijo was associated with UBS Financial Services and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Ricardo Armijo Customer Complaints Ricardo Armijo has been the subject of 3 customer complaints that we know about.  Multiple clients alleged that Ricardo Armijo never disclosed the fees on the C shares of the mutual funds they invested.  All of Ricardo Armijo’s 3 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Ricardo Armijo Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Ricardo Armijo did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Ricardo Armijo at Raymond James Associates and UBS Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Ricardo Armijo has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Raymond James Associates and UBS Financial Services also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Raymond James Associates Due To Ricardo Armijo If you have questions about Raymond James Associates, UBS Financial Services, and/or Ricardo Armijo and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

Alphonse Arminio of Bestvest Investments Ltd.

DID ALPHONSE PHILIP ARMINIO CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Alphonse Arminio Of Bestvest Investments Ltd. Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Alphonse Arminio of Bestvest Investments Ltd.? Alphonse Arminio (CRD #4219609) who is currently registered with Bestvest Investments Ltd.and located in Media, Pennsylvania is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Alphonse Arminio Customer Complaint Alphonse Arminio has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about, which was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were client has made allegations that the representative misstated investment risk and objectives. Alphonse Arminio’s customer complaint was settled in favor of the investors. Alphonse Arminio Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Alphonse Arminio did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Alphonse Arminio at Bestvest Investments Ltd. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Alphonse Arminio has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Bestvest Investments Ltd. also raises questions about the brokerage firm’ssupervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Bestvest Investments Ltd. Due To Alphonse Arminio If you have questions about Bestvest Investments Ltd. and/or Alphonse Arminio and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

James Arness of Wells Fargo Clearing Services

DID JAMES SCOTT ARNESS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? James Arness of Wells Fargo Clearing Services Has 6 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is James Arness of Wells Fargo Clearing Services? James Arness (CRD #2315624) who is currently registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and located in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. James Arness Customer Complaints James Arness has been the subject of 6 customer complaints that we know about, one of those complaints was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Three of James Arness’ 6 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Three of James Arness’ customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers had not taken any further action. Allegations Against James Arness A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Client alleged that James Arness’ unsuitable recommendation caused significant market loss. Client alleged that James Arness’ recommended positions were too risky and that his account was not diversified. Client alleged James Arness made unauthorized trades in his account. Client complains that James Arness allegedly erroneously advised her that she would achieve a higher rate of income if she delayed turning on an income rider. Customer alleged that James Arness’ recommendation was inappropriate and he should have been more aware of issuer-specific risks.  Customer further alleged that the security held a rating which was inconsistent with his investment objectives. Customer’s daughter writes on behalf of her parents stating that they were sold a Barrier CD allegedly by James Arness and at no time did they understand the product nor should he have sold the investment. James Arness Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, James Arness did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of James Arness at Wells Fargo Clearing Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether James Arness has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wells Fargo Clearing Services also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Wells Fargo Clearing Services Due To James Arness If you have questions about Wells Fargo Clearing Services and/or James Arness and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

Michael Aschberger of Voya Financial Advisors

DID MICHAEL ANTHONY ASCHBERGER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Michael Aschberger Of Voya Financial Advisors Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Michael Aschberger of Voya Financial Advisors? Michael Aschberger (CRD #2827129) who is currently registered with Voya Financial Advisors and located in Franklin, Wisconsin is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Michael Aschberger Customer Complaint Michael Aschberger has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were customer alleged loss and dividends this year less than half of what they were last year due to terrible investment and recommendation. Michael Aschberger’s customer complaint was denied and the customers did not take any further action. Michael Aschberger Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Michael Aschberger did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Michael Aschberger at Voya Financial Advisors on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Michael Aschberger has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Voya Financial Advisors also raises questions about the brokerage firm’s supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Voya Financial Advisors Due To Michael Aschberger If you have questions about Voya Financial Advisors and/or Michael Aschberger and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

Kenneth Ashe Formerly With Ameriprise Financial Services

DID KENNETH JOSEPH ASHE CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Kenneth Ashe Formerly With Ameriprise Financial Services Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Kenneth Ashe formerly with Ameriprise Financial Services? Kenneth Ashe (CRD #3122625) who was formerly registered with Ameriprise Financial Services and located in Nashville, Tennessee is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Kenneth Ashe Customer Complaints Kenneth Ashe has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about, one of those complaints was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. One of Kenneth Ashe’s 2 customer complaints was settled in favor of investors. One of Kenneth Ashe’s customers’ complaints was denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. Allegations Against Kenneth Ashe A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Client alleged Kenneth Ashe did not disclose the provisions of the REIT purchased. The client alleged Kenneth Ashe misrepresented a variable universal life insurance policy regarding the death benefit payout to be received when the insured reached age 100. Kenneth Ashe Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Kenneth Ashe did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Kenneth Ashe at Ameriprise Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Kenneth Ashe has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameriprise Financial Services also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Ameriprise Financial Services Due To Kenneth Ashe If you have questions about Ameriprise Financial Services and/or Kenneth Ashe and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

Tracy Aufleger of Ameriprise Financial Services

DID TRACY GOUGHNOUR AUFLEGER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Tracy Aufleger of Ameriprise Financial Services Has 5 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Tracy Aufleger of Ameriprise Financial Services? Tracy Aufleger (CRD #2317989) who is currently registered with Ameriprise Financial Services and located in Suwanee, Georgia is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Tracy Aufleger Customer Complaints Tracy Aufleger has been the subject of 5 customer complaints that we know about. One of Tracy Aufleger’s 5 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Four of Tracy Aufleger’s customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. Allegations Against Tracy Aufleger A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Client alleged Tracy Aufleger provided a poor recommendation to purchase a variable annuity, as she did not need an additional income stream in retirement. Clients alleged they requested their CD to be placed in their cash account at maturity, instead it was placed into a uninsured cash sweep account (US Gov Reserve) without their authorization causing them loss and no access to their cash allegedly made by Tracy Aufleger. The client alleged Tracy Aufleger failed to follow specific written instructions regarding his accounts, resulting in losses to his portfolio. The clients alleged that they were not informed of the commissions associated with the investments recommended by Tracy Aufleger. Additionally, the clients claim the recommendation of variable universal life insurance was not appropriate for their financial circumstances. Tracy Aufleger Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Tracy Aufleger did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Tracy Aufleger at Ameriprise Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Tracy Aufleger has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameriprise Financial Services also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Ameriprise Financial Services Due To Tracy Aufleger If you have questions about Ameriprise Financial Services and/or Tracy Aufleger and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

Alexia Ball of Cambridge Investment Research

DID ALEXIA LEA BALL CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Alexia Ball Of Cambridge Investment Research, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors And Formerly With First Command Advisory Services, and First Command Financial Planning Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Alexia Ball of Cambridge Investment Research? Alexia Ball (CRD #4162008) who is currently registered with Cambridge Investment Research, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and located in Huntsville, Alabama is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Cambridge Investment Research, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Alexia Ball was associated with First Command Advisory Services, First Command Financial Planning and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Alexia Ball Customer Complaint Alexia Ball has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about, which was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were misrepresentation and excessive trading. Alexia Ball’s customer complaint was denied and the customers did not take any further action. Alexia Ball Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Alexia Ball did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Alexia Ball at Cambridge Investment Research, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, First Command Advisory Services, and First Command Financial Planning on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Alexia Ball has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Cambridge Investment Research, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, First Command Advisory Services, and First Command Financial Planning also raises questions about the brokerage firm’s supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Cambridge Investment Research Due To Alexia Ball If you have questions about Cambridge Investment Research, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, First Command Advisory Services, First Command Financial Planning, and/or Alexia Ball and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

Brian Ballard of UBS Financial Services

DID BRIAN THOMAS BALLARD CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Brian Ballard Of UBS Financial Services Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Brian Ballard of UBS Financial Services? Brian Ballard (CRD #2131677) who is currently registered with UBS Financial Services and located in South Ogden, Utah is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Brian Ballard Customer Complaints Brian Ballard has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about.  Both of Brian Ballard’s 2 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Allegations Against Brian Ballard A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Claimant alleged, inter alia, that Brian Ballard recommended unsuitable Lehman stock. Claimant alleged Brian Ballard failed to execute her instructions to liquidate positions in her PACE Select funds held in her IRA and Trust accounts. Brian Ballard Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Brian Ballard did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Brian Ballard at UBS Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Brian Ballard has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at UBS Financial Services also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At UBS Financial Services Due To Brian Ballard If you have questions about UBS Financial Services and/or Brian Ballard and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 8, 2022

Willis Barnes of Allstate Financial Services

DID WILLIS DON BARNES CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Willis Barnes Of Allstate Financial Services Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Willis Barnes of Allstate Financial Services? Willis Barnes (CRD #2735083) who is currently registered with Allstate Financial Services and located in Olympia, Washington is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Willis Barnes Customer Complaint Willis Barnes has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were customer alleged that policy was re-written into a variable universal life and this is not what they wanted. Their policy is in jeopardy of lapsing and customer has requested all monies back that were put into the policy. Willis Barnes’ customer complaint was denied and date, the customers have not taken any further action. Willis Barnes Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Willis Barnes did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Willis Barnes at Allstate Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Willis Barnes has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Allstate Financial Services also raises questions about the brokerage firm’s supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Allstate Financial Services Due To Willis Barnes If you have questions about Allstate Financial Services and/or Willis Barnes and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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