BAKER CITY, OREGON Are you a former client of financial advisor Jeffrey Higgins? Our Pacific Northwest law firm is looking into allegations against Jeffrey Higgins, who previously worked with Western International Securities and Financial West Group.

Higgins was expelled from the securities brokerage industry by FINRA after he refused to respond to an investigation. FINRA was investigating him regarding allegations that he stole or misappropriated money from his customers beginning in 2007. This news story was featured in the Baker City Herald.

Jeffrey Higgins was registered with Western International Securities from August 2017 to June 2024. He also previously worked with Financial West Group from 1997 to August 2017 and worked in Baker City, Oregon. He was also fired by Western International Securities in 2024.

Israels & Neuman has recovered millions of dollars for investors in the past, including numerous investors in Oregon. Our firm has sued many brokerage firms throughout the country, and we have offices in Seattle WA, Vancouver WA, Denver CO, and Phoenix AZ.

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If you lost money with Jeffrey Higgins, or Western International Securities, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA Are you a former client of financial advisor Ronnie Dumag? The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is looking into allegations against this advisor, who previously worked with PFS Investments (Primerica).

Mr. Dumag was barred by FINRA after he refused to respond to an investigation. FINRA was investigating whether he had converted or stolen funds from an elderly customer. Since he failed to respond, FINRA expelled him from the securities brokerage industry.

Ronnie Dumag was registered with PFS Investments from 2004 to May 2024, and worked in Sacramento, California. He also had a $50,000 tax lien in 2020.

Israels & Neuman has recovered millions of dollars for investors in the past, including numerous investors in California. Our firm has sued many brokerage firms throughout the country.

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If you lost money with Ronnie Dumag, or PFS Investments, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

ANTIGO, WISCONSIN Are you a former client of Gary Kieper in Antigo, Wisconsin? Israels & Neuman is reviewing claims made against Mr. Kieper, who previously worked with Thrivent Investment Management.

In May 2024, Mr. Kieper was barred by FINRA after he refused to respond to an investigation. He had been licensed with Thrivent Investment Management when he was charged with several felonies, including theft, in Langlade County, Wisconsin. This triggered an investigation by FINRA. Financial advisors are required to comply with FINRA requests for information per FINRA Rule 8210.

Gary Kieper was alleged to have stolen over $300,000 from Rural Fire Control and the town of Ackley. He was registered with Thrivent Investment Management from 2000 to December 2022 and worked in an Antigo, Wisconsin office.

Israels & Neuman has represented over 1,000 investors in the past, including numerous investors in Wisconsin.

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If you lost money with Gary Kieper, or Thrivent Investment Management, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

BETHESDA, MARYLAND Are you a former client of Andrew Egber in Bethesda, Maryland? The investment fraud and securities arbitration law firm of Israels & Neuman is looking into allegations against Andrew Egber, who previously worked with Wells Fargo, Raymond James, and Steward Partners Investment Solutions.

He was barred by FINRA after he refused to respond to an investigation. In February 2024, Wells Fargo had filed a disclosure with FINRA that a customer alleged that the customer made an investment with Egber and that the investment funds were not returned. That led to a FINRA investigation which he refused to comply with.

Andrew Egber was registered with Wells Fargo from 2009 to January 2018. He was also with Raymond James from January 2018 to May 2022 and with Steward Partners Investment Solutions from May 2022 to April 2024. He worked in Bethesda, Maryland.

Israels & Neuman has represented over 1,000 investors in the past, including numerous investors in Maryland. Our firm has sued many brokerage firms in the past.

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If you lost money with Andrew Egber, or Wells Fargo, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Efrain Trujillo was with Western International Securities from August 2017 to October 2021. He was also with Financial West Group from June 2012 to August 2017. He has worked at branch offices in Los Angeles, California. Efrain has also been the subject of a customer complaint in 2016, and he was also barred in a principal capacity from FINRA in 2020.

Brokerage firms like Western International Securities have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in California. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Western International Securities.

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If you lost money with Efrain Trujillo or Western International Securities, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

TOLEDO, OHIO Have you lost money with financial advisor James Simpson, formerly with Equitable Advisors (previously AXA Advisors) in Toledo, Ohio? We are continuing to look into allegations made against James Earl Simpson. In November 2021, Simpson was barred from the securities industry by FINRA. FINRA barred Simpson after he failed to respond to its investigation concerning his recent fraud charges.

In September 2021, Simpson was charged with fraud by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. Simpson was alleged to have misappropriated $400,000. Simpson was “permitted to resign” by Equitable Advisors in August 2021. It was alleged that Simpson misappropriated client funds and allegedly sold an unsuitable annuity.

James Simpson was with Equitable Advisors (formerly AXA Advisors) from 1980 to August 2021. He has worked at branch offices in Toledo, Ohio. Simpson was also the subject of two customer complaints.

Brokerage firms like Equitable Advisors have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in Ohio. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past.

If you lost money with James Simpson or Equitable (AXA) Advisors, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Have you lost money with financial advisor Caroline Mohan, formerly with LPL Financial, in West Palm Beach, Florida? We are investigating allegations made by FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, against Caroline Mohan, formerly Caroline Reyes. FINRA barred Caroline Reyes Mohan from the securities industry after she failed to respond to a FINRA investigation. FINRA was investigating her for allegations that she engaged in undisclosed outside business activities and private securities transactions. In essence, Reyes Mohan was accused of selling investments that were not approved by LPL Financial.

Caroline Mohan was a financial advisor and registered representative of LPL Financial from July 2017 to March 2021. She worked at a branch office in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was also affiliated with Founders Financial Alliance and Founders Wealth Advisors.

Brokerage firms like LPL Financial have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Phoenix, Arizona; and Seattle, Washington. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in Florida. Attorney David Neuman is licensed to practice law in Florida. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including LPL Financial.

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If you lost money with Caroline Mohan or LPL Financial, CONTACT ISRAELS & NEUMAN LAW FIRM at 720-599-3505 for a free evaluation of your case.

Robert Wolfe was with Cetera Advisor Networks from November 2017 to June 2020. He was also with Girard Securities from 2009 to November 2017 and with Goldman Sachs from July 2020 to the present. He has worked at branch offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Brokerage firms like Cetera Advisor Networks have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in Florida. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past.

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If you lost money with Robert Wolfe, Cetera Advisor Networks, or Girard Securities, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Jeffrey Dampf was with PFS Investments (Primerica) from 2009 to September 2021. He has worked at branch offices in Totowa, New Jersey.

Brokerage firms like PFS Investments have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in New Jersey. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against PFS Investments (Primerica).

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If you lost money with Jeffrey Dampf or PFS Investments, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Joshua Helmle was with Integrity Brokerage Services from 2002 to December 2020. He has worked at branch offices in Monterey Park, California. Helmle was also terminated by Integrity Brokerage Services and he was also barred by FINRA in 2020.

Brokerage firms like Integrity Brokerage Services have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in California. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past.

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If you lost money with Joshua Helmle or Integrity Brokerage Services, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Alberto Valdes was with Raymond James Financial from July 2016 to January 2018. He has been with Citigroup from January 2018 to the present. He has worked at branch offices in Miami, Florida.

Brokerage firms like Raymond James Financial have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in Florida. Attorney David Neuman is licensed to practice law in Florida. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Raymond James Financial.

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If you lost money with Alberto Valdes or Raymond James Financial, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Deborah Herrmann (formerly Deborah Gniech) was with Transamerica Financial Advisors from February 2018 to April 2021. Herrmann was also previously with Farmers Financial Solutions. She has worked at branch offices in Wheaton, Illinois.

Brokerage firms like Transamerica Financial Advisors have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in Illinois. Attorney David Neuman grew up in DuPage County and is licensed to practice law in Illinois. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Transamerica Financial Advisors.

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If you lost money with Deborah Herrmann or Transamerica Financial Advisors, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Lanny Howarter has been with Crown Capital Securities from March 2009 to the present. He has worked at branch offices in San Diego, California.

Brokerage firms like Crown Capital Securities have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in California. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Crown Capital Securities.

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If you lost money with Lanny Howarter or Crown Capital Securities, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Cynthia Giovacchino has been with LPL Financial from October 2011 to the present. She has worked at branch offices in Shelton, Connecticut.

Brokerage firms like LPL Financial have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in Connecticut. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against LPL Financial.

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If you lost money with Cynthia Giovacchino or LPL Financial, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Have you lost money with financial advisor Chad M. Mackland of Council Bluffs, Iowa? We are continuing to look into allegations made against Mackland. The SEC recently barred Mackland from the securities industry in any capacity. Mackland was charged with multiple felonies related to insurance sales practices.

In March 2021, FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority barred Mackland from the securities brokerage industry. Mackland was charged with fraud in Pottawattamie County, Iowa for theft.

Chad Mackland was a financial advisor and registered representative of Northwestern Mutual from 2005 to August 2016. He was also with MML Investors Services from March 2017 to September 2018 and with Lion Street Financial from December 2018 to February 2020. He worked at branch offices in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska. Mackland was also discharged by MassMutual and allowed to resign by Northwestern Mutual.

Brokerage firms like Northwestern Mutual, MML Investors Services, and Lion Street Financial have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors throughout Iowa and Nebraska. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against MML Investors Services.

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If you lost money with Chad Mackland, Northwestern Mutual, MML Investors Services, or Lion Street Financial please Contact Us at 720-599-3505 or 206-795-5798 for a free evaluation of your case.

Christopher Kennedy was with Western International Securities from August 2017 to July 2019 and again from December 2019 to August 2021. He has worked at branch offices in Tarzana, California. Kennedy was also terminated by Western International Securities regarding options trading.

Brokerage firms like Western International Securities have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in California. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Western International Securities.

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If you lost money with Christopher Kennedy or Western International Securities, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Daniel Tuan Loy was with Voya Financial Advisors from 2007 to September 2015. He has also been with Independent Financial Group from September 2015 to the present. He has worked at branch offices in Milpitas, California. Loy also was “permitted to resign” from Voya Financial Advisors in 2015.

Brokerage firms like Voya Financial Advisors have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in California. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Voya Financial Advisors.

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If you lost money with Daniel Tuan Loy or Voya Financial Advisors, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Chad Schiel has been with Independent Financial Group from 2012 to the present. He has worked at branch offices in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Brokerage firms like Independent Financial Group have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in California. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Independent Financial Group.

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If you lost money with Chad Schiel or Independent Financial Group, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.