Mar 8, 2022

Xavier Felipe of American Portfolios Financial Services

DID XAVIER CLEMENTE FELIPE CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Xavier Felipe Of American Portfolios Financial Services, American Portfolios Advisors Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Xavier Felipe of American Portfolios Financial Services? Xavier Felipe (CRD #2024428) who is currently registered with American Portfolios Financial Services, American Portfolios Advisors and located in Bohemia, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Xavier Felipe Customer Complaint Xavier Felipe 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 unsuitable investments, breach of fiduciary duty, violation of FINRA Rule 2090, and violation of FINRA Rule 2010. The customer complaint filed against Xavier Felipe’s current employer American Portfolios Financial Services for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Xavier Felipe Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Xavier Felipe 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 Xavier Felipe at American Portfolios Financial Services and American Portfolios Advisors on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Xavier Felipe has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios Financial Services and American Portfolios 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 American Portfolios Financial Services Due To Xavier Felipe If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, American Portfolios Advisors, and/or Xavier Felipe 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

Steven Maher of American Portfolios Financial Services

DID STEVEN MAHER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Steven Maher Of American Portfolios Financial Services And Formerly With NEXT Financial Group Has One Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Steven Maher of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.? Steven Maher (CRD #1011535) who is currently registered with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and located in Oradell, New Jersey is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Steven Maher was associated with NEXT Financial Group and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Steven Maher has had his own regulatory problems with FINRA. He was suspended by FINRA for 2 months last year and fined $10,000 for allegedly obtaining a customer’s signature on a partially completed variable annuity disclosure form and using a photocopy of the signature page to complete additional forms that are required to obtain as member firm’s approval of the transaction he was recommending to the customer. Steven Maher Customer Complaint Steven Maher 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 breach of contract, promissory estoppel, breach of covenant of good-faith and fair dealing, negligent misrepresentation, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty connection with the purchase of a variable annuity. Steven Maher’s customer complaint was settled in favor of the investors. Steven Maher Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Steven Maher 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 Steven Maher at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and NEXT Financial Group on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Steven Maher has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and NEXT Financial Group 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 American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Due To Steven Maher If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., NEXT Financial Group, and/or Steven Maher 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 4, 2022

Michael Volini of American Portfolios Financial Services

DID MICHAEL ANTHONY VOLINI CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Michael Volini Of American Portfolios Financial Services, American Portfolios Advisors And Formerly With LPL Financial And Santander Securities Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Michael Volini of American Portfolios Financial Services? Michael Volini (CRD #5693453) who is currently registered with American Portfolios Financial Services, American Portfolios Advisors and located in Staten Island, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to American Portfolios Financial Services and American Portfolios Advisors, Michael Volini was associated with LPL Financial, Santander Securities and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Michael Volini Customer Complaints Michael Volini 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. Both of Michael Volini’s customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. A broker’s denial of your claim does not mean it was not a valid claim! All brokers have a conflict of interest when it comes to complaints. Call us now for an unbiased evaluation of your claim at 800-732-2889. Allegations Against Michael Volini 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 breach of promise by Michael Volini. Client further alleged that the representative advised that the loss in the investment would never be more than 3%. Customer alleged that he was not advised by Michael Volini of surrender charge for annuity and sought return of funds with no surrender charge. Michael Volini Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Michael Volini 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 Volini at American Portfolios Financial Services, American Portfolios Advisors, LPL Financial, and Santander Securities on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Michael Volini has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios Financial Services, American Portfolios Advisors, LPL Financial, and Santander Securities 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 American Portfolios Financial Services Due To Michael Volini If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, American Portfolios Advisors, LPL Financial, Santander Securities, and/or Michael Volini 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 4, 2022

Mark Wojcinski of American Portfolios Financial Services

DID MARK STEVEN WOJCINSKI CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Mark Wojcinski Of American Portfolios Financial Services And Formerly With GWN Securities Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Mark Wojcinski of American Portfolios Financial Services? Mark Wojcinski (CRD #6332958) who is currently registered with American Portfolios Financial Services and located in Niagara Falls, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to American Portfolios Financial Services, Mark Wojcinski was associated with GWN Securities and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Mark Wojcinski Customer Complaint Mark Wojcinski 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 client alleged that she received poor advice from the representative, Mark Wojcinski. The client and representative started working together shortly after the passing of the client’s husband. Client was seeking the representative’s advice concerning her inheritance. Mark Wojcinski’s customer complaint was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. A broker’s denial of your claim does not mean it was not a valid claim! All brokers have a conflict of interest when it comes to complaints. Call us now for an unbiased evaluation of your claim at 800-732-2889. Mark Wojcinski Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Mark Wojcinski 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 Mark Wojcinski at American Portfolios Financial Services and GWN Securities on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Mark Wojcinski has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios Financial Services and GWN Securities 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 American Portfolios Financial Services Due To Mark Wojcinski If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, GWN Securities, and/or Mark Wojcinski 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 3, 2022

Brian Dibrino of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

DID BRIAN JOSEPH DIBRINO CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Brian Dibrino Of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. And Formerly With First Allied Securities, Inc. And SII Investments, Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Brian Dibrino of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.? Brian Dibrino (CRD #2837066) who is currently registered with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and located in Fairfield, New Jersey is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.  Prior to American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Brian Dibrino was associated with First Allied Securities, Inc., SII Investments, Inc. and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Brian Dibrino Customer Complaints Brian Dibrino has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about, 1 of those complaints was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Both of Brian Dibrino’s customer complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. Allegations Against Brian Dibrino   A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Unsuitable recommendations of alternative investments. Mismanagement of accounts and failure to report market losses involving unit investment trusts. Brian Dibrino Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Brian Dibrino 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 Dibrino at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., First Allied Securities, Inc., and SII Investments, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Brian Dibrino has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., First Allied Securities, Inc., and SII Investments, Inc.  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 American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Due To Brian Dibrino If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., First Allied Securities, Inc., SII Investments, Inc., and/or Brian Dibrino 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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Jan 20, 2022

Thomas Finnegan of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

DID THOMAS JAMES FINNEGAN CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Thomas Finnegan of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Has One Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Thomas Finnegan of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.? Thomas Finnegan (CRD #1004425) who is currently registered with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and American Portfolios Advisors and located in New York, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Thomas Finnegan Customer Complaint Thomas Finnegan 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 that the claimant alleges breach of fiduciary duty and negligent supervision. The customer complaint filed against Thomas Finnegan’s current employer American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and American Portfolios Advisors for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Thomas Finnegan Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Thomas Finnegan 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 Thomas Finnegan at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and American Portfolios Advisors on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Thomas Finnegan has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and American Portfolios 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 American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Due To Thomas Finnegan If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., American Portfolios Advisors, and/or Thomas Finnegan 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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Jan 20, 2022

Charles Darrow of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

DID CHARLES PHILLIPS DARROW CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Charles Phillips Darrow Formerly With American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct In The Past 2 Years Who is Charles P. Darrow formerly with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.? Charles Darrow (CRD #2325527) who was formerly registered with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and located in Fayetteville, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Charles Darrow was associated with LPL Financial, LLC and 3 other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. It is probably not a coincidence that he was terminated by LPL Financial, LLC for not following its policies and procedures relative to processing variable annuity transactions and his currently accused of similar misconduct while he was employed at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Broker Misconduct Charles Darrow was recently named as the subject of a customer complaint. The claimant has alleged that he made misrepresentations and omissions of material facts, breached his fiduciary duty, and violated the FINRA rules to 110 and 2111 relating to unsuitable investment recommendations to invest in variable annuities and real estate securities. The customer complaint recently filed against Charles Darrow’s former employer American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for investment losses caused by his alleged misconduct is still pending. Charles Darrow Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Charles Darrow 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 Charles Darrow at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Charles Darrow has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. There have been a large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. which also raises questions about 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 American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and/or Charles Darrow 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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Jan 20, 2022

Mark Hopkins of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

DID MARK LEWTON HOPKINS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Mark Lewton Hopkins formerly with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct In the Past 2 Years Who is Mark L. Hopkins formerly with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.? Mark Hopkins (CRD #2653473) who was formerly registered with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and located in Grand Blanc, Michigan is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Mark Hopkins was associated with 3 other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Mark Hopkins has his own share of regulatory problems as well.  In November 2019, the Michigan securities division alleged that he made misrepresentations and omissions in connection with an investment in a credit union an account over which the customer had no ownership interest whatsoever.  This was followed by a FINRA investigation where Mark Hopkins refused to cooperate in accordance with Rule 8210 and consequently permanently barred from any further association with any member firm in the securities industry.  Shortly thereafter, the SEC filed a complaint against Mark Hopkins alleging that he misappropriated at least $1.15 million from at least 5 customers of the brokerage firm. According to the SEC, Mark Hopkins represented that he would invest their funds and investment program at a local credit union, when in actuality no such program existed. Further, that he deposited the investors funds into an account he controlled and that the credit union misappropriated them. American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Broker Misconduct In his career, Mark Hopkins has been the subject of 3 customer complaints that we know about, 2 of those complaints were filed in the last 2 years to recover investment losses. One of Mark Hopkins’ 3 customer complaints was settled in favor of investors. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against Mark Hopkins’ former employer American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for investment losses caused by his alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Mark Hopkins A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Customer alleged that mark options solicited $500,000 from him for the credit union investment and instead utilized the funds for his own purposes. Customer alleged that recommendation to invest in a REIT was an unsuitable investment recommendation. Claimant alleged that mark Hopkins solicited $400,000 for an investment away from the broker-dealer at a credit union. Mark Hopkins Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Mark Hopkins 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 Mark Hopkins at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Mark Hopkins has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. also raises questions about 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 American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and/or Mark Hopkins 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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Jan 20, 2022

Jeffrey Miller of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

DID JEFFREY RAND MILLER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Jeffrey Rand Miller Of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. And Formerly With 1st Allied Securities, Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct In the Past Year Who is Jeffrey R. Miller with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.? Jeffrey Miller (CRD #5393445) who is currently registered with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and located in Fairfield, New Jersey is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Jeffrey Miller was associated with First Allied Securities, Inc. and SII Investments, Inc., two brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. First Allied Securities, Inc. Broker Misconduct In his career, Jeffrey Miller has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about, both of those complaints were filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Both of those customer complaints arose in connection with his employment at First Allied Securities, Inc. Both complaints are currently pending against Jeffrey Miller’s former employer First Allied Securities, Inc. for investment losses caused by his alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Jeffrey Miller   A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Claimants allege their former registered representatives recommended alternative investments in the real estate sector that were not suitable for them and filed claims for misrepresentation, unsuitable recommendations, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and negligence. Claimants allege their former representative recommended unsuitable private placement investments in a real estate sector in breach of his fiduciary duties, breach of contract and misrepresented. Jeffrey Miller Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Jeffrey Miller 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 Jeffrey Miller at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., First Allied Securities, Inc. and SII Investments, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Jeffrey Miller has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at American Portfolios and First Allied Securities, Inc. about Jeffrey Miller also raises questions about its 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 American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. And First Allied Securities, Inc. If you have questions about American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., First Allied Securities, Inc. and/or Jeffrey Miller 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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