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The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in securities, commodities and investment law matters and constantly strives to secure the most favorable possible result. Mr. Pearce provides a complete review of your case and fully explains your legal options. The firm works to ensure that you have all of the information necessary to make a sound decision before any action is taken in your case.

For dedicated representation by a law firm with substantial experience in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment disputes, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail. We may also be able to arrange a meeting with you at offices located in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida and elsewhere.

Oct 2, 2024

Mearu Takatsu of Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC FIRED

DID MEARU TAKATSU CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Mearu Takatsu Formerly With Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC was terminated on May 16, 2024, following concerns related to the handling of a client signature on an account document Mearu Takatsu Employment History Mearu Takatsu has a long career in the securities industry, having worked for several major firms over the years. Most recently, Takatsu was registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC from 2022 until 2024. Prior to that, he held positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2016 to 2022, TD Ameritrade, Inc. from 2008 to 2016, and several other firms dating back to 1999. Throughout his career, Takatsu passed two general industry/product exams, including the Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination, and two multi-state securities law exams. His employment with Wells Fargo was terminated in May 2024 following a review of concerns related to the handling of a client signature on an account document. The termination did not involve any specific product issues or customer complaints. Takatsu is currently not registered with any firm. Mearu Takatsu Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint was filed, the termination of Mearu Takatsu is a red flag which should put all current and former customers of Mearu Takatsu at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Mearu Takatsu engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC Due To Mearu Takatsu If you have questions about Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and/or Mearu Takatsu 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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Oct 2, 2024

Bartholomew Sweeney IV of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC FIRED

DID BARTHOLOMEW SWEENEY IV CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Bartholomew Sweeney IV Formerly With Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC was terminated on May 9, 2024, due to allegations including the use of discretion in a client account without proper authorization Bartholomew Sweeney IV Employment History Bartholomew Sweeney IV has extensive experience in the securities industry, having worked for multiple firms over a long career. He was registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC from June 2010 until his termination in June 2024. Prior to that, he worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2006 to 2010, Advest, Inc. from 2000 to 2006, Prudential Securities Incorporated from 1994 to 2000, and Smith Barney Inc. from 1988 to 1994. Throughout his career, Sweeney passed two principal/supervisory exams, three general industry/product exams, including the Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination, and one multi-state securities law exam. His employment with Wells Fargo was terminated in May 2024 due to allegations including the use of discretion in a client account without proper authorization, failure to escalate a client’s operational complaint, and engaging in business-related communications via non-firm-approved communication channels. Sweeney is currently not registered with any firm. Bartholomew Sweeney IV Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint was filed, the termination of Bartholomew Sweeney IV is a red flag which should put all current and former customers of Bartholomew Sweeney IV at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Bartholomew Sweeney IV engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC Due To Bartholomew Sweeney IV If you have questions about Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and/or Bartholomew Sweeney IV 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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Oct 2, 2024

Holden Snyder of Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC FIRED

DID HOLDEN WALTER TOD SNYDER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Holden Snyder Formerly With Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC was terminated on May 14, 2024, for following an internal review of allegations that he simulated keyboard activity to create the impression of active work Holden Snyder Employment History Holden Walter Tod Snyder has a brief career in the securities industry, having worked for two firms within a short period. He was registered with TD Ameritrade, Inc. from December 2022 to January 2023 and later with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC from March 2023 until his termination in June 2024. During his time in the industry, he passed two general industry/product exams, including the Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination, and one multi-state securities law exam, the Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination. Snyder’s employment with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC was terminated in May 2024 following an internal review of allegations that he simulated keyboard activity to create the impression of active work. Snyder is currently not registered with any firm. Holden Snyder Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint was filed, the termination of Holden Snyder is a red flag which should put all current and former customers of Holden Snyder at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Holden Snyder engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC Due To Holden Snyder If you have questions about Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and/or Holden Snyder 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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Oct 2, 2024

Mingzhu Shi of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC FIRED

DID MINGZHU SHI CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Mingzhu Shi Formerly With J.P. Morgan Securities LLC was terminated on May 15, 2024, due to a violation of the firm’s policy regarding personal finances Mingzhu Shi Employment History Mingzhu Shi has a brief but varied career in the securities industry, having been registered with two firms in less than a year. She worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC from September 2023 to January 2024 and later with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from February 2024 until her termination in June 2024. During her time in the industry, she passed two general industry/product exams, including the Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination, and two multi-state securities law exams, including the Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination. Her employment with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC was terminated in May 2024 due to a violation of the firm’s policy regarding personal finances, specifically related to deposit activity in her affiliate bank account. Mingzhu Shi is currently not registered with any firm. Mingzhu Shi Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint was filed, the termination of Mingzhu Shi is a red flag which should put all current and former customers of Mingzhu Shi at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Mingzhu Shi engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Due To Mingzhu Shi If you have questions about J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and/or Mingzhu Shi 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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Oct 2, 2024

Marixa Reyes-Palacios of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC FIRED

DID MARIXA REYES-PALACIOS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Marixa Reyes-Palacios Formerly With Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC was terminated on June 7, 2024, due to allegations of simulating keyboard activity to create the impression of work activity Marixa Reyes-Palacios Employment History Marixa Reyes-Palacios has worked with two different securities firms during her brief career. She was most recently registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC from June 2023 to July 2024. Prior to that, she was registered with Equitable Advisors, LLC from September 2022 to February 2023. During her time in the securities industry, Ms. Reyes-Palacios passed three key industry exams, including the General Securities Representative Examination, the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, and the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination. Termination:  Her employment with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC ended in June 2024 when she was terminated due to allegations of simulating keyboard activity to create the impression of work activity. Currently, Ms. Reyes-Palacios is not registered with any securities firm. Marixa Reyes-Palacios Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint was filed, the termination of  Marixa Reyes-Palacios is a red flag which should put all current and former customers of Marixa Reyes-Palacios at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Marixa Reyes-Palacios engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC Due To Marixa Reyes-Palacios If you have questions about Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and/or Marixa Reyes-Palacios 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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Oct 2, 2024

Timothy Shaw of First Horizon Advisors, Inc.  FIRED

DID TIMOTHY DAVID SHAW CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Timothy Shaw Formerly With First Horizon Advisors, Inc. was terminated on August 2, 2024, after the firm determined that he violated policies regarding the disclosure of Outside Business Activities. Timothy Shaw Employment History Timothy David Shaw has a background in the financial services industry, having worked for multiple firms throughout his career. His most recent registration was with First Horizon Advisors, Inc., where he was registered from January 2022 until August 2024. Prior to that, he was briefly registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in 2013. Timothy has passed three general industry/product exams, including the General Securities Representative Examination (Series 7) twice (January 23, 2013, and January 7, 2022) and the Securities Industry Essentials Examination on April 28, 2021. Additionally, he passed the Uniform Combined State Law Examination  on February 26, 2013. As of the latest report, Timothy is not currently registered with any firm. Allegations Against Timothy Shaw Disclosure Events: Timothy David Shaw has two notable disclosures on his record: Timothy Shaw Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Timothy Shaw 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 coupled with the recent termination are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Timothy Shaw at First Horizon Advisors, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Timothy Shaw has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at First Horizon Advisors, 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At First Horizon Advisors, Inc. Due To Timothy Shaw If you have questions about First Horizon Advisors, Inc. and/or Timothy Shaw 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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Oct 2, 2024

Ran Regev of Osaic Wealth, Inc. Reviews

DID Ran Regev CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Ran Regev Of Osaic Wealth, Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Ran Regev Customer Complaints and Reviews Ran Regev has two customer disputes listed in his disclosure events: Allegations Against Ran Regev Ran Regev Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Ran Regev 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 Ran Regev at Osaic Wealth, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Ran Regev has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Osaic Wealth, 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Osaic Wealth, Inc. Due To Ran Regev If you have questions about Osaic Wealth, Inc. and/or Ran Regev 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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Oct 2, 2024

Randy Redd of LPL Financial LLC FIRED

DID RANDY DEAN REDD CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Randy Redd Formerly with LPL Financial LLC was terminated on July 18, 2024, due to unapproved outside business activity. Randy Redd Customer Employment History Randy Dean Redd has a significant history in the securities industry, having been associated with multiple firms throughout his career. He was most recently registered with LPL Financial LLC from March 2004 until his termination in July 2024. Before that, he was registered with Equity Services, Inc. from July 2002 to February 2004. Over the years, Redd has passed four industry exams, including one principal/supervisory exam, two general industry/product exams, and one multi-state securities law exam. Despite his extensive experience, he is not currently registered with any firm. Allegations Against Randy Redd Randy Redd Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Randy Redd 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 coupled with the recent termination are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Randy Redd at LPL Financial LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Randy Redd has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at LPL Financial LLC 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At LPL Financial LLC Due To Randy Redd If you have questions about LPL Financial LLC and/or Randy Redd 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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Oct 1, 2024

Dean Icopini of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC FIRED

DID DEAN ICOPINI CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Dean Icopini Formerly With J.P. Morgan Securities LLC was terminated on July 9, 2024, for claiming incentive credit for banking products that customers were already using or enrolled in. Dean Icopini Customer Employment History Dean Icopini has worked in the securities industry for a brief period, most recently being registered with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from August 2022 until July 2024. During his time in the industry, he passed two general industry/product exams and one multi-state securities law exam. Icopini does not hold any principal/supervisory exams or professional designations. He is currently not registered with any firm. His professional experience also includes roles outside of the securities industry, such as private client banker and contractor in non-investment-related activities. Allegations Against Dean Icopini Employment Termination: On July 9, 2024, Icopini was discharged from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., for claiming incentive credit for banking products that customers were already using or enrolled in. Dean Icopini Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Dean Icopini 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 coupled with the recent termination are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Dean Icopini at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Dean Icopini has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Due To Dean Icopini If you have questions about J.P. Morgan Securities LLCand/or Dean Icopini 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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Oct 1, 2024

Jeffrey Higgins of Western International Securities, Inc. FIRED

DID JEFFREY THOMAS HIGGINS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Jeffrey Higgins Formerly With Western International Securities, Inc. was terminated on June 21, 2024, for after notifying the firm that he had been misappropriating client funds Jeffrey Higgins Employment History Jeffrey T. Higgins has extensive experience in the securities industry, spanning over two decades. He has been associated with two primary firms during his career. He worked with Financial West Group from April 1997 to August 2017 and then with Western International Securities, Inc. from August 2017 until June 2024, both based in Baker City, Oregon. Jeffrey has passed six industry exams, including four general industry/product exams and two multi-state securities law exams. However, he did not complete any principal/supervisory exams. As of the report date, he is not currently registered with any firm. Allegations Against Ross Fabregas Jeffrey T. Higgins has a total of nine negative disclosures on his record, including a regulatory action, customer disputes, and a termination. Below is a summary of these disclosures: Jeffrey Higgins Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Jeffrey Higgins 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 coupled with the recent termination are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Jeffrey Higgins at Western International Securities, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Jeffrey Higgins has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Western International Securities, 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. Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct? If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Western International Securities, Inc. Due To Jeffrey Higgins If you have questions about Western International Securities, Inc. and/or Jeffrey Higgins 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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