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Bluerock Total Income Real Estate Fund Faces Potential Losses

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:32:34 GMT

Did you invest in the Bluerock Total Income + Real Estate Fund? The Bluerock Total Income + Real Estate Fund, which is a nontraded real estate investment, recently announced its desire to be publicly listed on the NYSE. However, the shareholders of this Bluerock fund did not get enough shareholders of the fund to approve the public listing. Specifically, Bluerock’s quorum requirements were not met.

Can Investors Suffer Losses?

The Bluerock Total Income Real Estate Fund wants to go public, which should provide more liquidity to investors. However, in a filing with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), Bluerock said that it anticipated its fund to trade at a “substantial discount” to its current net asset value. In particular, in a July 3, 2025 filing, Bluerock stated “This discount to NAV could be substantial, especially as some shareholders take advantage of newly available secondary market liquidity. As such, we anticipate that this discount will likely be more pronounced for a period of time following the listing” (emphasis added). This could cause significant losses for investors.

Bluerock has also mentioned that in light of the possible public listing, investors have sought to redeem their shares prior to listing. In the long term, this can put a strain on the fund’s finances.

You Have Rights—Call Israels & Neuman if You Suffered Investment Losses

If you or a loved one were advised by a financial advisor or brokerage firm to invest in the Bluerock Total Income + Real Estate Fund, and you’ve suffered losses as a result, you may have legal options. Investors have rights, and it’s important to explore them.

Financial advisors have obligations to research products before selling such to customers, so that the advisor can inform the investor of the risks and characteristics of the product. If an advisor makes an investment recommendation that is not suitable for the customer, the advisor and/or their brokerage firm could be liable for financial damages.

Contact Israels & Neuman today at (720) 599-3505 for a free and confidential consultation. Our team is standing by to help protect your interests and discuss whether a claim may be warranted.

Summary Table:

*Key Point*	*Details*
Fund in Question	the Bluerock Total Income + Real Estate Fund
Issue	Drop in Share Price or NAV
Investor Risks	Fund held private, illiquid, risky real estate investments
Potential Legal Recourse	Investors may have claims to recover money based on unsuitable recommendations. Call Israels & Neuman, PLC at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798.

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Christopher Polimeni of Western International Securities Facing a $1.6 Million Complaint

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:40:08 GMT

Allegations from Customer

Irvine, California — In April 2025, a customer filed a FINRA arbitration claim against Western International Securities. The customer alleged that advisor Christopher Polimeni “converted customer’s assets by transferring them to a foundation” and alleges $1.6 million in damages, according to FINRA’s BrokerCheck. The complaint was still pending as of August 2025. The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is investigating whether others may have lost money with this advisor.

Background on Christopher Polimeni

Polimeni was a representative of Western International Securities from August 2017 to June 2025. He is now affiliated with LPL Financial, since June 2025 and worked in an Irvine, California office.

Can Western International Securities Be Held Liable?

Under FINRA rules and regulations, brokerage firms like Western International Securities have an obligation to reasonably supervise the conduct of its financial advisors. Failures to adhere to these rules and regulations could lead to liability for investor losses.

We Help Investors Nationwide, Including in California

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

View his BrokerCheck Report

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We always offer Free Consultations. If we take your case, we do so on a contingency fee basis—which means there are no attorney fees unless we recover money for you!

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JORGE HERNANDEZ of Gradient Securities is BARRED

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:57:45 GMT

Jorge Hernandez Barred from Securities Industry

GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA

Have you invested with stockbroker Jorge Hernandez in Glendora, California? The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is reviewing claims made against Jorge Hernandez, who previously worked with Gradient Securities. FINRA’s Disciplinary Database discloses that he was barred from the securities industry by FINRA in October 2023.

In August 2023, FINRA sent a letter to Mr. Hernandez, asking him to provide documents in connection with alleged undisclosed outside business activities. Through his attorney, he acknowledged that he would not appear to testify as part of the FINRA investigation.

Jorge Hernandez was licensed with Gradient Securities from December 2020 to August 2023. He was also previously licensed with Woodbury Financial Services. He worked in Glendora, California.

Firms like Gradient Securities must adequately supervise their financial advisors. If they don’t, they could be liable for investor losses. Our law firm that has represented over 1,000 investors in the past, including numerous investors in California and New York.

VIEW FINRA AWC HERE VIEW BROKER CHECK REPORT HERE

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

LYNN BRYANT of LPL Financial is BARRED for Private Securities Sales

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:23:44 GMT

Lynn Bryant, Formerly with LPL Financial, Barred from Securities Industry

HURST, TEXAS

The investment fraud and securities arbitration law firm of Israels & Neuman is looking into claims made by FINRA against Lynn Bryant, formerly with LPL Financial. Bryant, who worked in Hurst, Texas, was recently barred by FINRA from the securities industry after she did not cooperate with a FINRA investigation.

FINRA began its investigation when Lynn Bryant was fired by LPL Financial in September 2022. The brokerage firm alleged that she participated in private securities transactions with clients, meaning that she sold investments that were not approved by her brokerage firm. Generally, a financial advisor must get permission for every product that he or she sells.

Lynn Bryant was a broker with LPL Financial from 2007 to September 2022. She had been in the securities industry since 1999. She worked in Hurst, Texas and also ran Bryant Financial Services.

Israels & Neuman is an investment fraud and securities arbitration law firm that has represented over 1,000 investors in the past. We represent investors throughout the country, including in Texas.

View Bryant, L FINRA AWC

View Bryant, L BrokerCheck 7.20.23

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

RICK DAVIDSON of National Securities, Aegis Capital and Morgan Stanley

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Mon, 15 May 2023 19:31:52 GMT

Rick Davidson, Formerly of National Securities Corp., Aegis Capital, and Morgan Stanley

NEW YORK, NY

The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is looking into allegations made against Rick Davidson of New York City. Rick Davidson has been the subject of 12 customer complaints, including 6 complaints that have been filed within the last three years. Davidson has been alleged to have sold unsuitable investments, including structured products and bonds.

Rick A. Davidson was a registered representative of National Securities Corp. from June 2017 to August 2020. He was also with Jeffries LLC from May 2016 to July 2017, with Morgan Stanley from 2008 to June 2016, with Aegis Capital from June 2020 to January 2023, and with American Trust Investment Services from January 2023 to the present. He has worked at branch offices in New York, NY. Davidson also filed for bankruptcy in 2019.

Aegis Capital, National Securities Corp., and Morgan Stanley have obligations to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Failure to abide by these regulations could result in financial liability of the brokerage firms.

Our law firm represents investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in New York. Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against National Securities Corp., Aegis Capital, and Morgan Stanley.

View Davidson, R BrokerCheck 6.9.21

If you lost money with Rick A. Davidson, Morgan Stanley, Aegis Capital, or National Securities Corp., contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

JASON PINTUS of Monmouth Capital BARRED for Allegations of Falsified Documents

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Tue, 09 May 2023 18:11:25 GMT

Jason Pintus, Formerly with Monmouth Capital Management, Barred from Securities Industry

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NEW JERSEY

The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is looking into claims made by FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) against Jason Pintus, of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, who previously worked with Monmouth Capital Management from January 2020 to April 2023. FINRA barred Pintus after he failed to respond to an investigation.

FINRA’s AWC attached below, alleges that he served as the Chief Compliance Officer of Monmouth Capital Management and its Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer. FINRA was looking into allegations that Pintus potentially falsified documents in response to FINRA’s investigation of another representative at Monmouth Capital Management. Pintus refused to appear for an on-the-record interview with FINRA.

Monmouth Capital Management is a FINRA member. FINRA Rule 8210 provides that representatives like Jason Pintus are required to respond with FINRA investigation. Additionally, Brokerage firms must adequately monitor the conduct of its advisors.

Israels & Neuman is an investment fraud and securities arbitration law firm that has recovered millions of dollars for investors in the past. We represent investors in all 50 states, including in New Jersey.

View Pintus, j FINRA AWC

View Pintus, j BrokerCheck 5.9.23

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

BRIAN WURDEMANN of RBC Capital is BARRED by FINRA

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:13:44 GMT

Brian Wurdemann, Formerly with RBC Capital Markets, Barred by FINRA

NEW YORK, NY

Did you lose money with financial advisor Brian Wurdemann, formerly with RBC Capital Markets in New York, New York? Mr. Wurdemann was barred by FINRA after he failed to comply with an arbitration award, and was sued by his former brokerage firm, RBC Capital Markets.

Brian Wurdemann is also the subject of a recent customer complaint. The complaint alleges that the customer provided a loan to Wurdemann, and that he failed to repay the loan as promised. Generally, financial advisors are not allowed to borrow money from customers, with limited exceptions. Wurdemann was also the subject of seven other customer complaints during his career in the securities brokerage industry.

Brian Wurdemann had worked with RBC Capital Markets in New York City from May 2017 to May 2022. He was also the subject of a FINRA investigation in November 2022 after he failed to respond to a FINRA investigation.

FINRA Rule 8210 mandates that financial advisors respond to FINRA investigations. In addition, Brokerage Firms must adequately supervise the conduct of its advisors, per FINRA Rule 3110.

Our securities arbitration law firm represents clients all over the country, including investors in New York. We have recovered millions of dollars for investors against numerous firms, including against RBC Capital Markets.

View Wurdemann, b BrokerCheck 4.19.23

If you lost money with Brian Wurdemann or RBC Capital Markets, please Contact Us at 206-795-5798 for a free evaluation of your case.

Investigation of JASON ORSKY of Purshe Kaplan Sterling

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:49:53 GMT

Israels & Neuman, PLC Investigates Jason Orsky, with Purshe Kaplan Sterling

WESTLAKE, OHIO Are you a former or current client of financial advisor Jason Orsky, with Purshe Kaplan Sterling in Westlake, Ohio? Orsky, who also runs Jason M. Orsky Wealth Management, is the subject of a regulatory investigation by the Ohio Division of Securities, according to FINRA BrokerCheck. He has allegedly failed to furnish information to the Ohio Division of Securities and “has refused to comply with any lawful order or requirement” of the Securities Division.

Jason Orsky has been licensed with Purshe Kaplan Sterling since February 2014 in Westlake, Ohio. He was also the subject of a tax lien in February 2021.

Purshe Kaplan Sterling is a FINRA member and licensed broker-dealer. As a FINRA member, brokerage firms are required to adequately supervise its representatives.

Our investment fraud law firm has offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors throughout the country, including investors in Ohio.

View Orsky, j Ohio Complaint

View Orsky, j BrokerCheck 3.8.23

If you lost money with Jason Orsky or Purshe Kaplan Sterling, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Investment Losses with WARREN ROWE of Oppenheimer

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:36:02 GMT

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Have you invested with financial advisor Warren Rowe of Richmond, Virginia? Israels & Neuman is reviewing allegations made by FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, against Warren E. Rowe, Jr. FINRA barred Rowe from the securities industry after he failed to respond to an investigation. Rowe was alleged to have borrowed money from customers, which is generally now allowed in the securities industry.

Warren Rowe was a financial advisor and registered representative of Oppenheimer & Co. from 2011 to May 2020. He worked at a branch office in Richmond, Virginia. Rowe has been the subject of eight customer complaints, and he was also fired by Oppenheimer & Co.

Brokerage firms like Oppenheimer & Co. 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; Phoenix, Arizona; Seattle, Washington; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors in Virginia in the past. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Oppenheimer & Co.

Click to view: Rowe, Warren BrokerCheck 1.5.22

Click to view: Rowe, Warren FINRA AWC

If you lost money with Warren Rowe or Oppenheimer & Co., please CONTACT US at 206-795-5798 for a free evaluation of your case.

Warning: RODNEY WASHINGTON of UBS Financial is BARRED – Ohio

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:45:59 GMT

NEW ALBANY, OHIO

Have you lost money with financial advisor Rodney Washington, formerly with UBS Financial Services, in New Albany, Ohio? We are investigating allegations made by FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, against Rodney D. Washington. FINRA barred Washington from the securities industry after he failed to respond to a FINRA investigation. FINRA was investigating Washington for allegations that he engaged in undisclosed outside business activities.

Rodney Washington was a financial advisor and registered representative of UBS Financial Services from 1994 to April 2021. He worked at a branch office in New Albany, Ohio. Washington has also been the subject of three customer complaints and a 2018 bankruptcy.

Brokerage firms like UBS Financial 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; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Phoenix, Arizona; and Seattle, Washington. 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, including UBS Financial Services.

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Click HERE to view Washington FINRA AWC

If you lost money with Rodney Washington or UBS Financial Services, please Contact Us at 720-599-3505 for a free evaluation of your case.

Investment Losses with JEREMIAH ROMAN of PFS Investments

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:09:26 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

Have you lost money with financial advisor Jeremiah Roman, formerly with PFS Investments, in Coral Springs, Florida? We are look into allegations made against Jeremiah Roman. Roman was terminated by PFS Investments in October 2021. PFS terminated Roman over allegations that he engaged in undisclosed outside business activities and/or private securities transactions.

Jeremiah Roman was a financial advisor and registered representative of PFS Investments from June 2014 to October 2021. He worked at a branch office in Coral Springs, Florida. He was also affiliated with Primerica Financial Services.

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; 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 PFS Investments.

View Roman, J. BrokerCheck Report

If you lost money with Jeremiah Roman or PFS Investments, please Contact Us at 720-599-3505 for a free evaluation of your case.

Advisor ROBERT PATERSON of Truist Investment is SUSPENDED

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:21:22 GMT

JUPITER, FLORIDA

Have you lost money with financial advisor Robert Paterson, formerly with Truist Investment Services and BB&T Securities in Jupiter, Florida? We are looking into allegations made against Robert Paterson. Paterson was suspended from the securities industry by FINRA after he failed to respond to an investigation. FINRA is investigating allegations that an investor gave him $60,000 to invest in an annuity, but the annuity company never received the check.

Robert Paterson was with Truist Investment Services from February 2021 to May 2021. He was also with BB&T Securities from January 2018 to February 2021. He has worked at branch offices in Jupiter, Florida. Paterson was also the subject of two customer complaints.

Brokerage firms like Truist Investment 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 Florida. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past.

View R Paterson BrokerCheck Report

If you lost money with Robert Paterson, BB&T Securities, or Truist Investment Services, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.