<![CDATA[Northstar - Israels & Neuman, PLC]]> https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/tags/northstar/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:41:51 GMT en-us <![CDATA[RAUL BENITEZ of Suntrust Subject of Multiple COMPLAINTS]]> https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/raul-benitez-suntrust-complaints/ https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/raul-benitez-suntrust-complaints/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:22:03 GMT Raul Benitez, Formelry with Suntrust, Subject of Complaint Involving GIC MIAMI, FLORIDA Are you a current or former customer of advisor Raul Benitez, who previously worked with Suntrust Investment Services in Miami, Florida? The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is reviewing claims made by former customers against Raul Jorge Benitez.…

]]> Raul Benitez, Formelry with Suntrust, Subject of Complaint Involving GIC

MIAMI, FLORIDA Are you a current or former customer of advisor Raul Benitez, who previously worked with Suntrust Investment Services in Miami, Florida? The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is reviewing claims made by former customers against Raul Jorge Benitez.

According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck, he has been the subject of six customer complaints, five of which have been made within the last five years. A 2021 complaint alleges losses in a guaranteed investment contract (or GIC) issued by Northstar Bermuda. A 2023 complaint also alleges losses in the GIC recommended by Benitez, and a 2024 complaint alleges losses in annuities.

Suntrust Investment Services is a FINRA member firm and has obligations to perform due diligence on any products that it sells. If the investment was not properly vetted and caused investor losses, Suntrust Investment Services could be liable for customer losses.

Israels & Neuman represents investors throughout the country, including investors in Florida. Attorney David Neuman is licensed to practice law in Florida. We have sued numerous firms in the past, including Suntrust Investment Services (now Truist Investment Services).

BrokerCheck report can be found HERE

If you lost money with Raul Benitez, Northstar Bermuda, GICs, or Suntrust Investment Services, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

]]> <![CDATA[Complaints Against ALBERTO VALDES of Raymond James]]> https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/complaints-alberto-valdes-raymond-james/ https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/complaints-alberto-valdes-raymond-james/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:04:23 GMT MIAMI, FLORIDA Have you lost money with financial advisor Alberto Valdes, formerly with Raymond James Financial and now with Citigroup in Miami, Florida? We are looking into allegations made against Alberto Valdes. Valdes has been the subject of two customer complaints, one of which was made within the last year. One of the complaints alleges…

]]> MIAMI, FLORIDA Have you lost money with financial advisor Alberto Valdes, formerly with Raymond James Financial and now with Citigroup in Miami, Florida? We are looking into allegations made against Alberto Valdes. Valdes has been the subject of two customer complaints, one of which was made within the last year. One of the complaints alleges an unsuitable investment in an offshore product called Northstar, whose issuer is under liquidation order.

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.

View A. Valdes BrokerCheck Report

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.

]]> <![CDATA[Northstar Healthcare Income REIT Investment Loss Recovery]]> https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/northstar-healthcare-income-reit-losses/ https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/northstar-healthcare-income-reit-losses/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:25:02 GMT The Northstar REIT is a non-traded real estate investment trust that primarily invested in senior living homes. The Northstar Healthcare Income REIT has suspended distributions in 2019. Recently, investors have received tender offers of $1.31 per share, which would represent substantial losses from the original purchase price. If your financial advisor recommended an investment to…

]]> The Northstar REIT is a non-traded real estate investment trust that primarily invested in senior living homes.

The Northstar Healthcare Income REIT has suspended distributions in 2019. Recently, investors have received tender offers of $1.31 per share, which would represent substantial losses from the original purchase price. If your financial advisor recommended an investment to you in Northstar, which was unsuitable, the advisor and their brokerage firm may be liable for losses.

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. Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for investors against many brokerage firms in the past.

If you lost money with Northstar Healthcare Income REIT, Contact the Law Firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a FREE EVALUATION of your case and money recovery options.

]]> <![CDATA[Allegations Against MIKE SAVARESE for Selling REITs and BDCs]]> https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/mike-savarese-investment-fraud/ https://www.israelsneuman.com/blog/mike-savarese-investment-fraud/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:00:06 GMT Israels & Neuman, PLC Investigates Michele Savarese, Formerly of Presidential Brokerage and Kestra Investment Services SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Have you lost money with financial advisor Michele Savarese aka Mike Savarese, formerly of Presidential Brokerage and Kestra Investment Services in San Diego, California? We are looking into allegations made against Michele Savarese, who has been…

]]> Israels & Neuman, PLC Investigates Michele Savarese, Formerly of Presidential Brokerage and Kestra Investment Services SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Have you lost money with financial advisor Michele Savarese aka Mike Savarese, formerly of Presidential Brokerage and Kestra Investment Services in San Diego, California? We are looking into allegations made against Michele Savarese, who has been the subject of twelve (12) customer complaints, one of which was made in 2020. Savarese has been alleged to have sold alternative investments like non-traded REITs (real estate investment trusts) and BDCs (business development companies). Some of these REITs and BDCs include Sierra Income Corp., CION Investment, Northstar REITs, and Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT II.

Mike Savarese aka Michele Savarese was a registered representative of Presidential Brokerage from 1996 to November 2016. Savarese was also with Kestra Investment Services from October 2016 to August 2018. He has worked at branch offices in San Diego, California.

Brokerage firms like Presidential Brokerage and Kestra 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 California. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against Presidential Brokerage and Kestra Investment Services.

Click to view BrokerCheck: Savarese, M. BrokerCheck 5.14.21

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

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