Jan 31, 2024

Mark Tevebaugh formerly with Next Financial Group, Inc

DID MARK LEE TEVEBAUGH CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Mark Tevebaugh Formerly With Next Financial Group, Inc. Has 5 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Mark Tevebaugh Customer Complaints Mark Tevebaugh has been the subject of 5 customer complaints that we know about seeking to recover investment losses. Two of the customer complaints were settled by Mark Tevebaugh’s employers for his alleged misconduct. The other 2 customer complaints were denied by the brokerages and the investors took no further action. Allegations Against Mark Tevebaugh A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Mark Tevebaugh Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Mark Tevebaugh 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 Tevebaugh at Next Financial Group, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Mark Tevebaugh has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Next Financial Group, Inc. 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 Next Financial Group, Inc. Due To Mark Tevebaugh If you have questions about Next Financial Group, Inc. and/or Mark Tevebaugh 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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Dec 1, 2023

Kathryn Frank of Next Financial Group, Inc.

DID KATHRYN A FRANK CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Kathryn Frank Of Next Financial Group, Inc. And Formerly With Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Kathryn Frank Customer Complaint Kathryn Frank has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about seeking to recover investment losses. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were the stockbroker instructed investment adviser to sell securities to increase cash on hand without consulting with customer and that investment advisory fees charged exceeded the amount that was reasonable for the services provided. Next Financial Group recently denied the customer complaint and thus far no further action has been taken. Kathryn Frank Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Kathryn Frank 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 Kathryn Frank at Next Financial Group, Inc and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Kathryn Frank has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Next Financial Group, Inc and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, 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 Next Financial Group, Inc Due To Kathryn Frank If you have questions about Next Financial Group, Inc, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC and/or Kathryn Frank 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, 2023

Robert Strang, III of Next Financial Group, Inc.

DID ROBERT W STRANG III CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Robert Strang, III Of Next Financial Group, Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Robert Strang, III Customer Complaints Robert Strang, III has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about recovering investment losses. One customer complaint was settled by Financial Group in favor of the investor. Equitable Advisors denied the other customer complaint recently and to date, no further action has been taken by the investor. Allegations Against Robert Strang, III A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Robert Strang, III Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Robert Strang, III 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 Robert Strang, III at Next Financial Group, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Robert Strang, III has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Next Financial Group, Inc. 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 Next Financial Group, Inc. Due To Robert Strang, III If you have questions about Next Financial Group, Inc. and/or Robert Strang, III 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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Jun 19, 2023

Ronald Segon of Next Financial Group, Inc.

DID RONALD DEAN SEGON CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Ronald Segon Of Next Financial Group, Inc. And Formerly With Calton & Associates, Inc. Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Ronald Segon Customer Complaint Ronald Segon has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about to recover investment losses. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were for unsuitable investment recommendations of REITs. Calton and Associates settled the customer complaint in favor of the investor. Ronald Segon Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Ronald Segon 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 Ronald Segon at Next Financial Group, Inc. and Calton & Associates, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Ronald Segon has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Next Financial Group, Inc. and Calton & Associates, 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 Next Financial Group, Inc. Due To Ronald Segon If you have questions about Next Financial Group, Inc. and Calton & Associates, Inc. and/or Ronald Segon 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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Dec 21, 2022

Farid Farhoumand of Next Financial Group, Inc.

DID FARID FARHOUMAND CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Farid Farhoumand Of Next Financial Group, Inc. still registered Has 13 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Farid Farhoumand of Next Financial Group, Inc.? Farid Farhoumand (CRD #727764) who is currently registered with Next Financial Group, Inc. and located in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.  Prior to Next Financial Group, Inc., Farid Farhoumand was associated with other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Farid Farhoumand Customer Complaints Farid Farhoumand has been the subject of 13 customer complaints that we know about to recover investment losses.  Four of Farid Farhoumand customer complaints resulted in Awards in favor of investors. Nine of Farid Farhoumand customer complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action.  Allegations Against Farid Farhoumand A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Farid Farhoumand Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Farid Farhoumand 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 Farid Farhoumand at Next Financial Group, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Farid Farhoumand has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Next Financial Group, Inc. 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 Next Financial Group, Inc. Due To Farid Farhoumand If you have questions about Next Financial Group, Inc. and/or Farid Farhoumand 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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Jun 27, 2022

Alexander Bender of Commonwealth Financial Network

DID ALEXANDER B. BENDER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Alexander Bender Of Commonwealth Financial Network And Formerly With Next Financial Group, Inc. Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Alexander Bender of Commonwealth Financial Network? Alexander Bender (CRD #5845690) who is currently registered with Commonwealth Financial Network and located in Dedham, Massachusetts is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.  Prior to Commonwealth Financial Network, Alexander Bender was associated with Next Financial Group, Inc. and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Alexander Bender Customer Complaint Alexander Bender 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 Alexander Bender failed to follow a client’s instructions to remain in cash after market downturn. Alexander Bender’s customer complaint was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. Alexander Bender Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Alexander Bender 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 Alexander Bender at Commonwealth Financial Network and Next Financial Group, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Alexander Bender has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Commonwealth Financial Network and Next Financial Group, Inc. 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 Commonwealth Financial Network Due To Alexander Bender If you have questions about Commonwealth Financial Network, Next Financial Group, Inc. and/or Alexander Bender 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

Douglas Simanski formerly with NEXT Financial Group

DID DOUGLAS P. SIMANSKI CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Douglas Simanski Formerly With NEXT Financial Group Has 24 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Douglas Simanski formerly with NEXT Financial Group? Douglas Simanski (CRD #2606998) who was formerly registered with NEXT Financial Group and located in Altoona, Pennsylvania is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Douglas Simanski has also been the subject of multiple regulatory investigations, including, investigations by United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and FINRA.  He entered into a consent agreement to a permanent bar, without admitting or denying the allegations, that he engaged in a scheme to defraud his clients by making material misrepresentations to induce his clients to send money to him personally to invest in companies that he claimed to own and operate.  However, Douglas Simanski allegedly did not invest the money as promised and instead use the money to pay other investors and for his personal expenses. Douglas Simanski Customer Complaints Douglas Simanski has been the subject of 24 customer complaints that we know about. Twenty-one of Douglas Simanski’s 24 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Two of Douglas Simanski’s customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against NEXT Financial Group for investment losses caused by Douglas Simanski’s alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Douglas Simanski 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 Douglas Simanski importuned them to loan $175,000 to Payless Rent a Car, which reputedly paid 5% interest, payable at the end of the year. Claimants believed the representative took the funds for his own use. Claimants alleged that through Douglas Simanski they were sold a tax-free investment with a guaranteed 10% yield compounded annually, which they later deemed to be fraudulent. Client sent a letter after being contacted by the firm confirming that client invested $40,000 in a 5-year, 5% interest investment allegedly through Douglas Simanski. The investment was an unapproved activity conducted by registered representative away from the firm. Client sent a letter after being contacted by the firm, confirming that client invested $50,000 in an investment with a 10% tax free return. The investment was an unapproved activity allegedly conducted by Douglas Simanski away from the firm. Customer alleged Douglas Simanski convinced her to purchase a Pennsylvania Tax Free Investment Fund, which supposedly would generate tax-free income of between 3% and 5%. Customer invested $130,000 in the Pennsylvania Tax Free Investment Fund, which was non-existent and believed representative converted or otherwise used the proceeds from customer’s investment for representative’s personal benefit. Customer alleged Douglas Simanski invested her in a high risk variable annuity which was unsuitable and failed to disclose the extensive rider fees associated with the investment. Customer alleged $231,665 was provided to Douglas Simanski to be placed in appropriate investment vehicles. Customer believed registered representative unlawfully diverted the funds to an account in the name of registered representative and said funds were used for registered representative’s own personal gain and funds have been depleted. Customer alleged he invested $890,000 in a 10% “tax-free” fixed income security or bond which would pay interest annually and have a maturity date of two years. Customer believed this investment was non-existent and Douglas Simanski converted funds to his personal benefit. Customer alleged that Douglas Simanski recommended customer invest $120,000 was invested in a “CD” for 36 months at 1.7% interest. The funds were misappropriated. Customer alleged Douglas Simanski recommended a $100,000 new investment in a purported coal company. Representative promised they would earn $5,000 annual interest for five years, which could be taken as cash or reinvested and customers could get their money out after a five year period. Representative recommended customer invest another $175,000 into the purported coal company based on the same terms as before. Customer believed all investments in the purported coal company were lost. Customer alleged Douglas Simanski made fraudulent recommendations, false promises of guaranteed returns, affirmative misrepresentations, and omissions by convincing customer to “invest” 3.45 million in a Black Diamond Mine project. Customer alleged Douglas Simanski importuned customer to purchase a $200,000 note from Payless Rent a Car which reputedly paid 5% interest. Customer paid representative by personal check, the note was for 5 years, with interest to be paid annually. Customer expected to receive interest of $10,000 but no payment was ever received. Customer believed representative may have taken all funds to his own or his family’s use. Customer alleged a check for $100,000 was given to Douglas Simanski which was to be invested in the Black Diamond Mining Company. This investment offered a 5 year, 5% secured or guaranteed note to investors. Customer believed this note was non-existent and representative converted or otherwise used the proceeds from investment for his personal use. Customer alleged Douglas Simanski persuaded them to invest $80,000 into a special project and funds were misappropriated. Customer alleged Douglas Simanski recommended they take money out of their annuity and invest it in a safe, tax-free investment for a five year period that would earn $5,000 annual interest which could be taken as cash or reinvested. Money was withdrawn from an annuity, incurred $6,000 in taxes and customers wrote a check for $104,000 to “E*Trade.” Customers believed all investments in this account were lost. Customer alleged that she wrote a $100,000 check to E*Trade for an investment with Douglas Simanski and she was recently advised that the invested amount no longer exists. Customer’s attorney alleged devastating financial losses that came about as the result of the conduct of registered representative. Client invested in various tax free investments allegedly through Douglas Simanski. The investments were an unapproved activity conducted by registered representative away from the Firm. Customer’s attorney alleged devastating financial losses that came about as the result of the conduct of Douglas Simanski. Client wrote checks to registered representative for certain...

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Mar 8, 2022

Jeffrey Mathis of NEXT Financial Group

DID JEFFREY ALAN MATHIS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Jeffrey Mathis Of NEXT Financial Group And Heritage Wealth Management Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Jeffrey Mathis of NEXT Financial Group? Jeffrey Mathis (CRD #4037942) who is currently registered with NEXT Financial Group, Heritage Wealth Management and located in Fayetteville, Tennessee is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Jeffrey Mathis Customer Complaint Jeffrey Mathis 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 claimant alleged representative recommended claimant invest in an unsuitable, non-traded, registered direct participation program, United Development Funding III, and Broker breached its duty to supervise its agent and claimant’s account. The customer complaint filed against Jeffrey Mathis’ current employer NEXT Financial Group for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Jeffrey Mathis Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Jeffrey Mathis 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 Mathis at NEXT Financial Group and Heritage Wealth Management on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Jeffrey Mathis has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at NEXT Financial Group and Heritage Wealth Management 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 NEXT Financial Group Due To Jeffrey Mathis If you have questions about NEXT Financial Group, Heritage Wealth Management, and/or Jeffrey Mathis 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

Raymond Ferro Formerly With Woodbury Financial Services

DID RAYMOND ANTHONY FERRO CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Raymond Ferro Formerly With Woodbury Financial Services Has 4 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Raymond Ferro formerly with Woodbury Financial Services? Raymond Ferro (CRD #1927831) who was formerly registered with Woodbury Financial Services and located in Danbury, Connecticut is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Raymond Ferro Customer Complaints Raymond Ferro has been the subject of 4 customer complaints that we know about, one of those complaints was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Two of Raymond Ferro’s 4 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors.  Two of the customers’ complaints filed against Woodbury and NEXT Financial Group for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Allegations Against Raymond Ferro 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 Raymond Ferro wrongfully transferred $330,000 from the client’s bank account to his own bank account. Customer alleged that unsuitable investments were purchased for customer’s account by Raymond Ferro. Raymond Ferro Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Raymond Ferro 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 Raymond Ferro at Woodbury Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Raymond Ferro has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Woodbury 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 Woodbury Financial Services Due To Raymond Ferro If you have questions about Woodbury Financial Services and/or Raymond Ferro 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

Stephen Dellelo of NEXT Financial Group

DID STEPHEN DELLELO CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Stephen Dellelo Of NEXT Financial Group, Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Stephen Dellelo of NEXT Financial Group, Inc.? Stephen Dellelo (CRD #2170012) who is currently registered with NEXT Financial Group, Inc. and located in South Easton, Massachusetts is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Stephen Dellelo Customer Complaints Stephen Dellelo has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about. One of Stephen Dellelo’s 2 customer complaints was settled in favor of investors. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against NEXT Financial Group, Inc. for investment losses caused by Stephen Dellelo’s alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Stephen Dellelo 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 that Stephen Dellelo failed to adhere to investment objectives and instructions; failed to implement an appropriate investment strategy, which included investing the bulk of Claimant’s assets in a whole life policy; made materially false and misleading statements; failed to advise diversification strategies and failed to follow industry rules and regulations. Customer alleged Stephen Dellelo invested funds in private and illiquid investments which were unsuitable and caused customer’s investment portfolio to suffer losses. Stephen Dellelo Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Stephen Dellelo 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 Stephen Dellelo at NEXT Financial Group, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Stephen Dellelo has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at NEXT Financial Group, 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 NEXT Financial Group, Inc. Due To Stephen Dellelo If you have questions about NEXT Financial Group, Inc. and/or Stephen Dellelo 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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