Frederick Hohensee of Abacus Investments is Suspended from the Securities Industry

Did you lose money with financial advisor Frederick Hohensee of Abacus Investments in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin? Fred Hohensee was recently suspended for six weeks from the securities industry regarding allegations about structured notes that he sold. If you lost money in these investments, call Israels & Neuman PLC for recovery options.

Allegations Regarding the Suspension

In April 2026, Frederick Hohensee agreed to the suspension with FINRA, as well as a fine of $10,000 and restitution of $7,530 to customers. FINRA alleged that he recommended that customers invest in various structured notes. There were further allegations that Hohensee did not have a reasonable basis to believe that the recommendations were in the customers’ best interest to invest in the notes, which fell in value and likely caused financial harm.

Background on Frederick Hohensee

Frederick Hohensee was licensed with Abacus Investments from 1994 to the present. He works in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and also operates Hohensee Financial Services, a registered investment advisory firm. Fred Hohensee was the subject of a 2023 customer complaint involving structured notes.

Is Abacus Investments Potentially Liable for Fred Hohensee’s Conduct?

FINRA standards provide that brokerage firms like Abacus Investments must reasonably supervise the activities of their financial advisors. Firms that fail to do so could be responsible for investor losses.

We Help Investors in Wisconsin

We represent investors throughout the United States as well as Wisconsin, who have been victims of broker misconduct, unsuitable investment recommendations, and fraud. If you were a client of Frederick Hohensee and believe he acted improperly, you may be entitled to recover losses through FINRA arbitration.

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Call us today at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 or fill out our contact form to learn more about your rights. Israels & Neuman is here to help you recover the money you deserve.

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