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Israels & Neuman PLC is looking into allegations involving Randall Larson or “Randy” Scott Larson, who formerly was a representative with Arete Wealth Management and worked in a St. Louis, Missouri office.  He was terminated by Arete Wealth Management in October 2023 regarding allegations that he “was not forthcoming during an internal investigation”. Allegations Regarding…

FINRA’s Allegations FINRA alleged that it has started an investigation into Glenn Ngo, who was formerly with Park Avenue Securities in San Diego, California.  They are investigating whether he participated in selling investments away from his firm.  Investors may be able to recover losses by filing a claim through the securities law firm of Israels…

Are you a client of Lyle Uyeda, formerly at Planmember Securities? We are investigating claims involving Lyle Uyeda, who was a representative of Planmember Securities and worked in a Mililani, Hawaii office.  Mr. Uyeda was discharged by Planmember Securities in May 2025. Allegations Regarding Firing Lyle Uyeda Disclosures about Uyeda’s termination are available on FINRA’s…

Did you invest in cannabis investments and other stocks from Eric Kleiner, formerly of Morgan Stanley? The securities and investment loss law firm of Israels & Neuman is reviewing claims made regarding Eric Kleiner, who formerly worked at Morgan Stanley in a New York City office.  He was fired by Morgan Stanley in March 2025.…

At Israels & Neuman, PLC, we represent investors nationwide who have suffered financial losses due to broker misconduct. One recent case we are monitoring closely in Portland, Oregon involves Ali F. Chehab, a former Merrill Lynch and Equitable Advisors broker now under formal investigation by FINRA. FINRA has alleged various violations, including unauthorized trading and…

Why Did LPL Financial Fire Michael Graham? Michael Graham, who was a former representative with LPL Financial and worked in an El Paso, Texas office, was fired by LPL Financial in June of 2025. According to FINRA, Michael Graham was terminated by LPL Financial, which alleged that he “Failed to disclose and receive prior approval…