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Danny Davis Fired by Stifel Nicolaus for Unauthorized Trading Allegations

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:27:03 GMT

Were you a client of Danny Davis, formerly of Stifel Nicolaus? Our securities arbitration firm is reviewing claims made regarding Danny Davis, who formerly worked at Stifel Nicolaus in an Omaha, Nebraska office. He was terminated in May 2025.

Reasons for Stifel Nicolaus’s Termination of Danny Davis

FINRA’s BrokerCheck shows that Davis was terminated in May 2025 regarding allegations that he violated “firm policy regarding exercising discretion without written authorization”. This comes on the heels of a customer complaint that was filed in April 2025, where the customer alleges unauthorized trading. The customer alleges over $1 million in damages from Davis’ conduct.

Background on Danny Davis

From 2009 to May 2025, Danny Davis was associated with Stifel Nicolaus. He was also previously registered with other firms since 1978. In addition to the current pending complaint, Davis was also the subject of two other customer complaints in the past, including one from 1990 where a customer was awarded $1,030,000 in damages.

Is Stifel Nicolaus Responsible for Davis’s Conduct?

Stifel Nicolaus has an obligation to reasonably monitor the conduct of its advisors under FINRA rules. It could be liable if it failed to reasonably supervise him and his conduct.

We Help Investors in Nebraska

We represent investors throughout the United States as well as in Omaha, Nebraska, who have been victims of broker misconduct, unsuitable investment recommendations, and fraud. If you were a client of Danny Davis and believe your financial advisor acted improperly, you may be entitled to recover losses through FINRA arbitration.

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Robert Dechick of D.H. Hill Securities Subject of Complaints

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:22:47 GMT

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Have you invested in REITs through D.H. Hill Securities? Our securities arbitration law firm is looking into claims made against this advisor, who has been with D.H. Hill Securities since 2009.

Robert Dechick has been the subject of five customer complaints since 2020, including two complaints that were made since July 2023. The two recent complaints both allege that Dechick recommended unsuitable investments in real estate investments, and one of the two complaints also complains about an equipment leasing investment. Both complaints are still pending.

Robert Dechick has worked in Clermont, Florida and has been in the securities industry since 2000. He is also affiliated with D.H. Hill Advisors, an investment advisory firm that is affiliated with D.H. Hill Securities.

You can see Robert Dechick’s BrokerCheck Report HERE.

If you lost money with Robert Dechick, D.H. Hill Securities or in real estate investments, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

COMPLAINT Against Dalmore Group for Cybersecurity Failures

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:18:23 GMT

Customer Makes Complaint to Dalmore Group Over Lack of Cybersecurity

WOODMERE, NEW YORK

Are you a customer of the Dalmore Group, a brokerage firm based in Woodmere, New York? FINRA’s BrokerCheck reveals that a customer is making a complaint to Dalmore Group regarding issues with cybersecurity.

In particular, the customer alleges that Dalmore Group failed to prevent one or more criminals from accessing its email system. Money was wired from a customer’s account to a third party, and the third party was alleged to have stolen the money via a fraudulent account in an alleged EB-5 investment. The customer alleges losses of $850,000 related to this cybersecurity failure.

Dalmore Group is a FINRA member firm and is based in Woodmere, New York. It must make reasonable steps to protect its customers from intrusions like this. VIEW BrokerCheck Report

If you lost money from Dalmore Group because of cybersecurity issues, please Contact Us at (206) 795-5798 for a free evaluation of your case.

Advisor RANDALL SKRABONJA Fired from Green Vista Capital

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:51:38 GMT

Randall Skrabonja Fired By Green Vista Capital

WINTER PARK, FLORIDA

Are you a former client of financial advisor Randall Skrabonja in Winter Park, Florida? In May 2023, Mr. Skrabonja was fired by his brokerage firm, Green Vista Capital.

FINRA’s BrokerCheck discloses that Skrabonja was terminated by Green Vista Capital after he allegedly engaged in “selling away”. Selling away occurs when a financial advisor sells financial products that were not approved by his or her brokerage firm. He was also the subject of three customer complaints between 2015 and 2021.

Randall Skrabonja was licensed with Green Vista Capital from October 2019 to May 2023. He had been with a number of other firms since 1988. Skrabonja worked in Winter Park, Florida.

Our securities arbitration law firm represents investors in FINRA Arbitration throughout the country, including investors in Florida. Brokerage firms must sufficiently monitor the conduct of their advisors.

View Skrabonja, r BrokerCheck 6.26.23

If you lost money with Randall Skrabonja or Green Vista Capital, please Contact Us at 206-795-5798 for a free evaluation of your case.

Complaints Against MARK ELIAS of UBS Financial in Houston, TX

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:01:18 GMT

Mark Elias, with UBS Financial Services, Subject of Customer Complaints

HOUSTON, TEXAS

Did you lose money with advisor Mark Elias, of UBS Financial Services in Houston, Texas? Elias has been the subject of four customer complaints since 2019, including two that are pending.

A review of his BrokerCheck report reveals that the two pending cases both involve the use of YES – yield enhancement strategy. UBS’ YES was supposed to use an options overlay strategy to generate returns and lower risk, but instead, the strategy caused significant losses.

Mark Steven Elias has been with UBS Financial Services since 2003. He works in a Houston, Texas office.

FINRA Rule 2111 provides that brokerage firms and advisors must provide suitable investment recommendations to customers. Failures to abide by Rule 2111 could subject the firm or advisor to compensatory damages.

We represent clients all over the country, including investors in Texas. We have recovered millions of dollars for investors against numerous firms, including UBS.

View Elias, m BrokerCheck 4.16.23