Apr 27, 2023

Michael Johnson formerly with Wedbush Securities Inc.

DID MICHAEL ANDRE JOHNSON CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Michael Johnson Formerly With Wedbush Securities Inc. Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Michael Johnson Customer Complaint Michael Johnson 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 the financial advisor recommended and held a product which was unsuitable for their accounts objective. The customer complaint was denied and no further action was taken to date. Michael Johnson Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Michael Johnson 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 Johnson at Wedbush Securities Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Michael Johnson has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wedbush Securities 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 Wedbush Securities Inc. Due To Michael Johnson If you have questions about Wedbush Securities Inc. and/or Michael Johnson 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

David Hirons of Wedbush Securities

DID DAVID ROGER HIRONS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? David Hirons Of Wedbush Securities And Formerly With RBC Capital Markets Has 4 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is David Hirons of Wedbush Securities? David Hirons (CRD #2424566) who is currently registered with Wedbush Securities and located in San Diego, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Wedbush Securities, David Hirons was associated with RBC Capital Markets and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. David Hirons Customer Complaints David Hirons has been the subject of 4 customer complaints that we know about. Two of David Hirons’ 4 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Two of David Hirons’ customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. Allegations Against David Hirons A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Claimant, a California resident, alleged misrepresentation against David Hirons for investments in managed futures fund. Customer claimed that the mutual fund they purchased was described as an investment that would not lose principal allegedly by David Hirons. The claimant alleged David Hirons incorrectly executed numerous options. The statement of claim includes claims for trade error execution errors. Prior allegations: request for trade error reimbursement. Trades were executed in cash account and then were moved to the margin account. The allegation involved David Hirons’ assurance that a closed end fund was sold with a guarantee of no risk. David Hirons Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, David Hirons 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 David Hirons at Wedbush Securities and RBC Capital Markets on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether David Hirons has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wedbush Securities and RBC Capital Markets 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 Wedbush Securities Due To David Hirons If you have questions about Wedbush Securities, RBC Capital Markets, and/or David Hirons 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

Arthur Hoffman formerly with Ameriprise Financial Services

DID ARTHUR STEWART HOFFMAN CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Arthur Hoffman Formerly With Ameriprise Financial Services And Wedbush Securities Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Arthur Hoffman formerly with Ameriprise Financial Services? Arthur Hoffman (CRD #3193754) who was formerly registered with Ameriprise Financial Services and located in Glendale, Arizona is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Ameriprise Financial Services, Arthur Hoffman was associated with Wedbush Securities and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Arthur Hoffman has also had his share of regulatory problems.  Last year, he consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he failed to abide documents and information requested by FINRA in connection with an investigation about whether he violated company policy, and FINRA rules related to outside business activities in private securities transactions.  The sanction for his failure to cooperate with the FINRA investigation was a permanent bar from any further association with any member firm in any capacity. Arthur Hoffman Customer Complaints Arthur Hoffman 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 Arthur Hoffman’s 2 customer complaints was settled in favor of investors. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against Ameriprise Financial Services for investment losses caused by Arthur Hoffman’s alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Arthur Hoffman A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Claimants alleged that respondent Arthur Hoffman recommended the claimants invest $172,688.03 in Zima Global Ventures, LLC a/k/a Zima Digital Assets. The complaint included claims for Arizona securities fraud; fraud in provision of investment advisory services, common law fraud and misrepresentation; breach of fiduciary duties; fraudulent concealment; negligent misrepresentation; negligence; negligent supervision; and document turnover and accounting allegedly committed by Arthur Hoffman. Arthur Hoffman Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Arthur Hoffman 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 Arthur Hoffman at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wedbush Securities on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Arthur Hoffman has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wedbush 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 Ameriprise Financial Services Due To Arthur Hoffman If you have questions about Ameriprise Financial Services, Wedbush Securities, and/or Arthur Hoffman 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 Hutkin of Wedbush Securities

DID JERRY LEON JUNAS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Jerry Junas of MML Investors Services Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct  Who is Jerry Junas of MML Investors Services? Jerry Junas (CRD #262672) who is currently registered with MML Investors Services and located in Libertyville, Illinois is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Jerry Junas Customer Complaint Jerry Junas 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 the complainant alleges that his representative convinced him to surrender $105,000 in Whole Life policies for a Variable Universal Life policy, despite explaining to the representative that he was going to be forcibly retired due to a takeover at his company. The complainant says that his entire whole life portfolio that he assembled over three decades was destroyed, and the only surviving item of value was the fees his representative earned. Jerry Junas’ customer complaint was denied and the customers did not take any further action. Jerry Junas Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Jerry Junas 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 Jerry Junas at MML Investors Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Jerry Junas has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at MML Investors 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 MML Investors Services Due To Jerry Junas If you have questions about MML Investors Services and/or Jerry Junas 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

Scott Smallman Of Wedbush Securities

DID SCOTT ALAN SMALLMAN CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Scott Smallman Of Wedbush Securities Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Scott Smallman of Wedbush Securities? Scott Smallman (CRD #1022862) who is currently registered with Wedbush Securities and located in Seattle, Washington is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Scott Smallman Customer Complaint Scott Smallman 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 excessive trading and poor performance to their investments. Scott Smallman’s customer complaint was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. Scott Smallman Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Scott Smallman 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 Scott Smallman at Wedbush Securities on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Scott Smallman has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wedbush 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 Wedbush Securities Due To Scott Smallman If you have questions about Wedbush Securities and/or Scott Smallman 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

John Wyshak of Raymond James & Associates, Inc

DID JOHN CHARLES WYSHAK CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? John Charles Wyshak formerly with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Has 4  Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is John C. Wyshak formerly with Raymond James & Associates, Inc.? John Wyshak (CRD #1272260) who was formerly registered with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and located in Los Angeles, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Raymond James & Associates, Inc., John Wyshak was associated with Wedbush Securities Inc. and 7 other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. John Wyshak has had his share problems with FINRA as well. In January 2020, he was suspended by FINRA for failing to comply with an arbitration settlement and/or failing to satisfactorily respond to FINRAs request for information concerning payment of that settlement. That sanction was later increased to a permanent bar in April 2020. John Wyshak is now prohibited from working with any FINRA member firm in any capacity. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Broker Misconduct In his career, John Wyshak has been the subject of 4 customer complaints that we know about, one of those complaints were filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Two of John Wyshak’s 4 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. One of those 4 complaints was denied by his former employer and a customer is not taken any action since that time There is currently one pending customer complaint remaining against John Wyshak’s former employer Wedbush Securities, Inc. for investment losses caused by his alleged misconduct. Allegations Against John Wyshak A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: A Raymond James & Associates, Inc. customer alleged that John Wyshak over-concentrated investments in its account in breach of his fiduciary duties and that further he committed fraud, conversion, churning, violated industry rules and fraudulently concealed his misconduct.  Raymond James took that complaint seriously and settled it for $700,000. At Gruntal and Co., LLC.  the client alleged that John Wyshak engaged in excessive trading in his account. Another Raymond James and Associates, Inc. client alleged John Wyshak engaged in unauthorized trading, suitability, excessive commissions, violation of industry standards and rules of conduct. The firm recently denied that complaint and the customers yet to take action. John Wyshak Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, John Wyshak 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 John Wyshak at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Wedbush Securities Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether John Wyshak has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Wedbush Securities Inc. about John Wyshak also raises questions about their 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, Inc. If you have questions about Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Wedbush Securities Inc. and/or John Wyshak 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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Feb 23, 2022

Bartholomew McDonald formerly with Wedbush Securities Inc.

DID BARTHOLOMEW FORD MCDONALD CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Bartholomew McDonald Formerly With Wedbush Securities Inc. Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Bartholomew McDonald formerly with Wedbush Securities Inc.? Bartholomew McDonald (CRD #5196342) who was formerly registered with Wedbush Securities Inc. and located in La Jolla, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Bartholomew McDonald Customer Complaint Bartholomew McDonald 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 investment recommendations, misrepresentations and unauthorized use of discretion in connection with mutual fund investments.  Bartholomew McDonald’s customer complaint was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. Bartholomew McDonald Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Bartholomew McDonald 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 Bartholomew McDonald at Wedbush Securities Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Bartholomew McDonald has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wedbush Securities 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 Wedbush Securities Inc. Due To Bartholomew McDonald If you have questions about Wedbush Securities Inc. and/or Bartholomew McDonald 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

Michael Sims of Wedbush Securities Inc.

DID MICHAEL STEVAN SIMS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Michael Stevan Sims formerly with Wedbush Securities Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct In the Past 2 Years Who is Michael S. Sims formerly with Wedbush Securities Inc.? Michael Sims (CRD #1034180) who was formerly registered with Wedbush Securities Inc. and located in Santa Rosa, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Wedbush Securities Inc., Michael Sims was associated with 4 other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Wedbush Securities Inc. Broker Misconduct In his career, Michael Sims has been the subject of 4 customer complaints that we know about, 2 of those complaints were filed in the last 2 years to recover investment losses. All of Michael Sims’ customer complaints were settled by Wedbush Securities, Inc. in favor of investors. Allegations Against Michael Sims A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Claimant alleged that Michael Sims engaged in excessive trading, made inappropriate investments, and mismanaged his account. Client alleged that Michael Sims made unsuitable recommendations in breach of his fiduciary duty of loyalty, committed negligence, negligent misrepresentation, fraud and violation of the federal and California securities laws as well as FINRA rules regarding the sale of securities in connection with Master Limited partnership investments and other stock transactions. Client alleged improprieties in connection with Master Limited Partnerships, Master Limited Partnership funds and Limited Partnerships. Client alleged unsuitable investment recommendations, excessive trading involving exchange traded funds. Michael Sims Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Michael Sims 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 Sims at Wedbush Securities Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Michael Sims has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wedbush Securities Inc. about Michael Sims 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 Wedbush Securities Inc. If you have questions about Wedbush Securities Inc. and/or Michael Sims 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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