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Robert Kersey of Moloney Securities Faces Customer Complaint

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:45:58 GMT

Gig Harbor, WA

Israels & Neuman, a Seattle-based securities arbitration law firm, is reviewing claims regarding Robert Bruce Kersey, who was registered with Moloney Securities and Berthel Fisher between January 2013 and May 2026.

Customer Allegations Regarding Robert Bruce Kersey

Our firm has been in touch with a former client of Robert Kersey. The customer alleged that they gave money to Kersey, under the representation that the money would be invested in CDs and Vanguard money market funds. Kersey then had the customer write a check to Artisan Asset Management, which is his own business in Gig Harbor. Generally, customers should be writing checks to brokerage firms or specific companies like mutual funds or variable annuities and not directly sending checks to a financial advisor’s own personal business.

The customer has allegedly received statements from Mr. Kersey which did not appear to be from Vanguard. After the customer complained, Kersey wired money back to the customer. The customer has since made a complaint to the Washington Department of Financial Institutions regarding this conduct.

Background on Robert Kersey

From January 2013 to December 2025, Robert Bruce Kersey was a registered representative of Moloney Securities. He was then registered with Berthel Fisher beginning in December 2025. However, his registration with Berthel Fisher was terminated in May 2026.

Responsibility for Kersey’s Conduct

Moloney Securities, as a FINRA member, has obligations to supervise the conduct of its financial advisors. If the firm fails to adequately do so, it could be responsible for any investor losses. Moreover, since Berthel Fisher acquired certain assets of Moloney Securities, Berthel Fisher may also have some potential responsibility as a corporate successor to Moloney Securities.

Israels & Neuman Helps Investors in the Greater Puget Sound Area

Our securities arbitration law firm represents investors in Washington and throughout the country in securities and arbitration matters. Our main office is located in Seattle, WA. Attorney David Neuman is the founding partner of Israels & Neuman and is licensed to practice law in Washington. If you were a client of Robert Kersey and believe he acted improperly, you may be entitled to recover losses through FINRA arbitration.

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RICHARD MATHEIS of Union Capital is BARRED

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:14:47 GMT

Richard Matheis, Formerly with Union Capital Company, Barred from Securities Industry

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

Have you invested with stockbroker Richard Matheis in Overland Park, Kansas? The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is looking into allegations made against Richard Matheis. FINRA’s Disciplinary Database disclosed that he was barred from the securities industry by FINRA in August 2023. View his BrokerCheck Report Here. View the FINRA AWC Here.

Mr. Matheis was expelled from the securities brokerage industry because he failed to respond to an investigation initiated by FINRA. In particular, FINRA was trying to review whether he engaged in any sales practice violations.

J. Richard Matheis was an advisor with Union Capital Company from July 2018 to October 2021. He was also previously with Berthel Fisher & Company, and he worked in a branch office in Overland Park, Kansas. There are two customer complaints on his record, including a complaint about investing in a REIT (real estate investment trust) in 2015.

Israels & Neuman is a securities arbitration law firm that represents clients all over the country. Our law firm that has recovered millions of dollars for investors in the past, including numerous investors in Kansas.

If you lost money with Richard Matheis, or Union Capital Company, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

JASON COOK of Berthel Fisher Subject of COMPLAINTS

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:05:15 GMT

Jason Cook, with Berthel Fisher & Company, Subject of Three Complaints

GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA Our securities arbitration law firm is looking into allegations made by customers of financial advisor Jason Cook, with Berthel Fisher & Company. Jason Cook, who worked in an office in Graham, North Carolina, has been the subject of three customer complaints, all of which were made since December 2021. The most recent complaint alleges that Cook sold unsuitable investments in oil and gas, as well as real estate. The complaint did not specify how much money was lost in the real estate and oil and gas investments. The two other complaints also dealt with real estate investments.

Jason Cook had been licensed with Berthel Fisher & Company since January 2006. He works in Graham, North Carolina.

Berthel Fisher & Company is a FINRA member firm and must follow FINRA rules, including FINRA Rule 2111 which requires suitable investment recommendations. They also must reasonably supervise their representatives pursuant to FINRA Rule 3110.

Israels & Neuman is a securities arbitration and investment fraud law firm that represents investors all over the country, including investors throughout North Carolina. We have represented over one thousand investors in FINRA arbitration claims, including claims against Berthel Fisher & Company.

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If you lost money with Jason Cook, Berthel Fisher & Company, or real estate investments, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.