Israels & Neuman, a securities arbitration law firm is looking into allegations made by FINRA against Nicholas Armellino, who formerly was a representative with GMS Group. He worked in a Jersey City office. FINRA allegedly received a “regulatory” tip, which prompted an investigation into Armellino. According to FINRA’s AWC, Mr. Armellino originally cooperated with FINRA’s…
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Were you encouraged to invest with Judah Spinner or Blackbird Financial in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Nevada? If so, you’re not alone—and you may have legal options to recover your losses. At Israels & Neuman, our securities arbitration law firm is investigating recent regulatory findings involving Judah Spinner, a former representative of PFS Investments,…
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Investors in the Fort Lauderdale area may be able to recover losses involving Mario Martinez, a former financial advisor with Merrill Lynch. Our law firm, Israels & Neuman, is looking into allegations made against Martinez, who was recently barred from the securities industry by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). Our Florida licensed investment fraud attorney,…
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Were You a Client of Anthony Saab in Dallas, Texas? Have you lost money with Anthony Saab, a former Dallas-based financial advisor affiliated with The Fig Group and Sunbelt Securities? The securities fraud attorneys at Israels & Neuman are investigating recent regulatory action taken by FINRA against Saab related to his sale of alternative investments,…
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Why Is Meredith Webber Under Investigation? Meredith Webber was terminated by Raymond James in July 2024 for allegedly violating firm policy and FINRA Rule 3240, which restricts borrowing money from clients. Brokerage firms must approve any such loans in advance. Following her termination, FINRA launched an investigation to determine whether Webber misappropriated funds from two…
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Coinbase Under Fire: Regulatory Investigations, Hacks, and Legal Action Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has come under intense scrutiny from regulators and customers. Despite its promise of ‘bank-level’ security and an intuitive user interface, the platform has been the target of numerous high-profile hacks, compliance failures, and ongoing litigation. This…
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Before you hire an attorney to help you with an investment fraud issue in Colorado, ask the lawyer a simple question: are you licensed in Colorado? Here’s why working with a Colorado-licensed investment fraud attorney matters. If you’ve suffered investment losses due to broker misconduct, unsuitable recommendations, or outright fraud, hiring a securities attorney licensed…
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James Elroy Burton Jr. of Bakersfield, California has been the subject of a FINRA investigation. FINRA began looking into this advisor after he was terminated by Farmers Financial Solutions in October 2023. According to BrokerCheck, Farmers Financial fired him after he failed to disclose that he was recommending his clients invest in an outside business,…
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In March 2025, Coinbase updated its customer account agreements to include a new arbitration clause. This can have an effect on investors who have legal disputes involving their Coinbase account. The new account agreement, including the Arbitration Agreement, can be found here. Coinbase is well-known as being a platform where investors can buy and sell…
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Are you an investor who suffered financial losses involving San Juan, Puerto Rico advisor Manuel F. Melendez? Israels & Neuman, a national securities and investment fraud law firm, is investigating allegations against former UBS Financial Services broker Manuel Melendez. According to public records and a FINRA enforcement action, Melendez borrowed more than $700,000 from multiple…
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