Have you lost money with financial advisor Bradley A. Goodbred of Roselle, Illinois? We are investigating allegations made by FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which barred him after he failed to respond to an investigation. FINRA was investigating this advisor after he was terminated by his former brokerage firm, LPL Financial. He allegedly used a power of attorney for a customer to withdraw funds from the customer’s account and have the customer provide him $430,000 for an outside real estate company.

Bradley Goodbred was a financial advisor and registered representative of LPL Financial from 2009 to February 2021 and worked at branch offices in Roselle, Illinois.

Brokerage firms have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. They 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 Phoenix, Arizona; Seattle, Washington; Grand Rapids, Michigan and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors throughout Illinois. Attorney David Neuman is licensed in Illinois and grew up in nearby Addison, Illinois. 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 Bradley Goodbred or LPL Financial, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

FINRA alleged that VALIC Financial Advisors failed to adequately supervise rates of variable annuity exchanges and for corrective action in the case of inappropriate exchanges. FINRA also alleged that the firm failed to review transactions where customers added additional funds to an existing variable annuity. Finally, it was alleged that there were failures to timely report 174 customer complaints. To settle these allegations, a $350,000 fine was imposed.

Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Phoenix, Arizona. 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 VALIC Financial Advisors, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Have you lost money with financial advisor Dustin Shafer? We are looking into allegations made about this advisor from Springfield, Illinois. FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) barred him from the securities industry after he failed to respond to its investigation. FINRA was investigating allegations that he borrowed money from a client.

Dustin Shafer was a financial advisor and registered representative of Money Concepts Capital from 2008 to July 2019. He was also affiliated with Newbridge Securities from September 2019 to November 2020. He worked in a branch office in Springfield, Illinois. This advisor has also been the subject of numerous customer complaints, regarding allegations surrounding the sales of non-traded REITs (real estate investment trusts) and other alternative investments like GPB Capital.

Brokerage firms have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. They 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 Phoenix, Arizona; Seattle, Washington; Ann Arbor, Michigan and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including throughout Illinois. Attorneys David Neuman and Aaron Israels are both licensed to practice law in Illinois. Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for investors against many brokerage firms in the past.

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If you lost money with Dustin Shafer, Money Concepts Capital or Newbridge Securities, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Are you a present or former customer of Gary S. Costello, formerly with Truist Investment Services, in Palm Beach, Florida and also formerly with Oppenheimer in Boca Raton? FINRA recently reported that Gary Costello was fired by Truist Investment Services in August 2023. Costello had been licensed with Truist Investment Services between November 2022 and August 2023. Costello also worked with Oppenheimer from August 2019 to November 2022.

Gary Costello’s BrokerCheck report discloses that “the firm investigated various trade corrections and margin activity in [Costello’s] personal account as well as his clients accounts”. Costello has also been the subject of five customer complaints. The most recent complaint was filed against Oppenheimer, alleging over $2 million in losses. The Oppenheimer complaint makes allegations concerning stocks, corporate bonds, options, unit investment trusts (UITs), and master limited partnerships (MLPs).

Gary Costello had a duty to follow FINRA rules while working with Truist Investment Services and Oppenheimer. This includes FINRA Rule 2111, which requires that advisors make suitable investment recommendations. If that rule was violated, the firms could be liable for investment losses.

Israels & Neuman PLC is an investment fraud law firm with offices in Denver, Seattle, and Phoenix. We represent investors all over the country, including investors in Florida. Attorney Dave Neuman is licensed to practice law in Florida.

You can find Gary Costello’s BrokerCheck report HERE

If you lost money with Gary Costello or Truist Investment Services, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Did you lose money investing in real estate with Andrew Pandis, formerly with Essex National Securities in Astoria, New York? There have been several customers who have filed claims against this advisor’s prior firms over losses in real estate investments. Six customer complaints have been made regarding Pandis’ recommendation to invest, many of them involving real estate and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Andrew Pandis was affiliated with Essex National Securities from 2006 to July 2016. He later worked for Infinex Investments from July 2016 to December 2017, and he has been registered with Cetera Investment Services since December 2017. He worked in offices in Astoria and New York City.

Brokerage firms have obligations to reasonably supervise the conduct of their advisors. If they fail to do so, the firm could be liable for investor losses. Israels & Neuman has represented over 1,000 investors against many different firms in the past, including against Essex National Securities and Infinex Investments.

You can find Andrew Pandis’s BrokerCheck Report HERE.

If you lost money with Andrew Pandis of Essex National Securities, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Are you a former client of financial advisor Carlton Fletcher in New York, New York? The investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is reviewing allegations made by FINRA against this advisor, who was a representative of Dinosaur Financial Group. He was booted from the securities brokerage industry when he failed to cooperate with a FINRA investigation.

Fletcher was under internal investigation by Dinosaur Financial Group when he resigned in April 2024. The FINRA AWC alleged that the internal investigation involved allegations that Fletcher converted funds of an individual.

Carlton Fletcher was registered with Dinosaur Financial Group from 2010 to April 2024 and worked in New York, New York. He also was the subject of a Utah Division of Securities investigation in 2000, as well as an NASD investigation in 2001.

Israels & Neuman represents investors throughout the country in cases involving financial advisors, securities brokerage firms, and investment advisory firms.

FINRA’s AWC Regarding Carlton Fletcher can be found HERE

Carlton Fletcher’s BrokerCheck Report can be found HERE

If you lost money with Carlton Fletcher or Dinosaur Financial Group, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Have you suffered financial losses with advisor Jason Head in Tuscaloosa, Alabama? The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is currently examining claims by FINRA against this advisor, who served as a representative for Morgan Stanley from August 2019 to January 2024. He has been barred from the securities brokerage industry by FINRA due to allegations of stealing or converting customer funds.

Moreover, Head faces criminal charges of bank embezzlement in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Morgan Stanley has also received two other customer complaints concerning his conduct.

Broker-dealers are obligated to adequately supervise their advisors. Failure to do so may result in liability for investor losses.

Israels & Neuman represent investors nationwide, including those in Alabama. We have successfully advocated for thousands of investors against many brokerage firms throughout the country.

For more information, you can view FINRA’s AWC regarding Jason Head HERE.

Jason Head’s BrokerCheck Report is available HERE.

If you lost money with Jason Head or Morgan Stanley, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

If you’re a past or present client of financial advisor Richard Ceffalio from Arlington Heights, Illinois, our law firm is investigating allegations against him. In May 2024, Ceffalio was terminated by LPL Financial due to claims that he solicited a loan from a client. Typically, financial advisors are prohibited from borrowing from clients, with few exceptions.

FINRA launched an investigation into Ceffalio’s actions. Additionally, he has faced four customer complaints since July 2023, including an allegation of forging a client’s signature on a line of credit agreement.

Ceffalio was employed with LPL Financial from November 2019 until May 2024, working out of an Arlington Heights, Illinois office. He also previously worked at Wells Fargo.

Under securities rules and regulations, LPL Financial is mandated to implement written supervisory and compliance procedures to oversee Ceffalio’s conduct. If LPL Financial failed to adequately supervise him, they could be held liable for any client losses.

Israels & Neuman represents investors nationwide, including those in the Chicagoland area. Attorneys Aaron Israels and David Neuman are licensed to practice in Illinois. Attorney Neuman is a native of the Chicago suburbs and attended the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University.

You can access Richard Ceffalio’s BrokerCheck report here.

If you lost money with Richard Ceffalio or LPL Financial, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Did you invest in structured notes with financial advisor J. Brian Glaze or Joseph Brian Glaze? Our securities arbitration law firm is reviewing allegations made against this advisor, who previously was affiliated with LPL Financial in Graham, North Carolina.

According to BrokerCheck, he has been the subject of two customer complaints since 2023. Both complaints allege unsuitable recommendations to invest in structured notes. A 2023 case already settled for $250,000, and a 2024 complaint is still pending. The most recent complaint making allegations regarding structured notes was made in June 2024.

J. Brian Glaze was a representative of LPL Financial in Graham, North Carolina from 2012 to September 2022. He is currently registered with Avantax Investment Services since September 2022.

Israels & Neuman has represented thousands of investors in the past, including investors in North Carolina. We currently represent dozens of investors who lost money in structured notes against LPL Financial.

J. Brian Glaze’s BrokerCheck Report can be found HERE

If you lost money with J. Brian Glaze (Joseph Brian Glaze) or LPL Financial, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

Did you invest with financial advisor Troy Orlando in New York, New York? Israels & Neuman is looking into claims made by FINRA against this advisor, who had been an affiliate of Craft Capital Management from March 2022 to November 2023. In November 2024, he was barred from the securities brokerage industry by FINRA after he refused to cooperate with a FINRA investigation.

According to FINRA’s Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC), Mr. Orlando was permitted to resign by Craft Capital Management in November 2023. FINRA had previously suspended him in November 2023 after he allegedly violated Regulation Best Interest while he worked at prior brokerage firms. FINRA was also investigating the suitability of his trades at Craft Capital, which led to his expulsion from the industry.

Troy A. Orlando was previously registered with Craft Capital Management, Joseph Gunnar, and Joseph Stone Capital. He worked in New York, New York and also was the subject of two customer complaints and a 2022 bankruptcy.

Brokerage firms must reasonably monitor its financial advisors. If the firm fails to do so, they could be liable for investor losses.

FINRA’s AWC Regarding Troy Orlando can be found HERE

Troy Orlando’s BrokerCheck Report can be found HERE

If you lost money with Troy Orlando or Craft Capital Management, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI Are you a former client of financial advisor Akinfolarin Sessi in St. Louis, Missouri? Our law firm is looking into claims made against this advisor, who was kicked out of the securities brokerage industry by FINRA after he refused to cooperate with a FINRA investigation.

Sessi was fired by Edward Jones in August 2024 after he allegedly engaged in an undisclosed outside business activity. That triggered a FINRA investigation, and Mr. Sessi failed to respond to that investigation.

Akinfolarin Sessi was registered with Edward Jones from March 2018 to August 2024. He worked in St. Louis, Missouri.

Securities brokerage firms have to properly supervise their financial advisors. If the firm fails to do so, they could be liable for investor losses. Our law firm has represented over 1,000 investors in the past, including numerous investors in Missouri.

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VIEW BROKERCHECK REPORT HERE

If you lost money with Akinfolarin Sessi, or Edward Jones, contact the law firm of ISRAELS & NEUMAN at (616) 280-4303 or (206) 795-5798 for a Free evaluation of your case.

WEATHERFORD, TEXAS Did you invest with Debra Mae Carter in Weatherford, Texas? She previously worked with KMS Financial, and was recently sentenced to life in prison for her role in William “Doc” Gallagher’s Ponzi scheme. Over $30 million was stolen from victims in Gallagher’s scheme.

Debra Mae Carter was licensed in the securities industry from 1983 to April 2018 and worked in Weatherford, Texas. She was a representative of KMS Financial from April 2015 to April 2018.

KMS Financial was a securities brokerage firm based in Seattle and had obligations to reasonably supervise Ms. Carter’s conduct under FINRA rules. If they failed to do so, the brokerage firm can be liable for investor losses.

View BrokerCheck Report HERE.

If you lost money with Debra Mae Carter or KMS Financial, please Contact Us 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.

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Did you invest with Paul Trimber in Alexandria, Virginia? The securities and investment fraud law firm of Israels & Neuman is investigating claims made against this advisor, who previously worked with Wells Fargo. He was recently expelled from the securities brokerage industry by FINRA after he failed to respond to FINRA’s investigation.

The investigation began when Trimber was fired by his brokerage firm in February 2024. He was fired regarding allegations that he admittedly made unauthorized transfers of client funds to recipients outside the firm.

Paul Trimber was registered with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2003 to February 2024 and worked in Alexandria, Virginia.

Israels & Neuman has recovered millions of dollars for investors in the past, including numerous investors in Virginia and the Washington, DC area. We have represented investors against numerous brokerage firms, including against Wells Fargo.

FINRA AWC can be found HERE BrokerCheck Report can be found HERE

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

MARIETTA, GEORGIA Have you invested with financial advisor Richard Critelli from Marietta, Georgia? The securities arbitration law firm of Israels & Neuman is reviewing allegations made against Richard A. Critelli. In December 2023, he was fired by Fifth Third Securities. Critelli was alleged to have altered customer documentation.

Richard Critelli held his securities license with Fifth Third Securities from April 2019 to December 2023. He also previously worked with Morgan Stanley and Edward Jones.

Brokerage firms are required by FINRA to have written supervisory and compliance procedures, under securities rules and regulations. If the firm failed to reasonably supervise it’s advisors, it may be liable for customer losses.

Our firm has represented numerous investors throughout Georgia and have sued dozens of brokerage firms in the past.

View BrokerCheck report here.

If you lost money with Richard Critelli or Fifth Third Securities, please Contact Us at 206-795-5798 for a free evaluation of your case.

Have you invested with financial advisor Chun Elmejjad from Falls Church, Virginia? Our law firm is looking into allegations made against this advisor, who was fired by Equitable Advisors (previously known as AXA Advisors) in November 2023, according to FINRA’s BrokerCheck.

Chun Suk Elmejjad had held a securities license with the brokerage firm from 1995 to November 2023. FINRA’s BrokerCheck reveals that she was terminated for “violating company policy by accepting a loan and an investment from a client in connection with an undisclosed and unapproved outside business activity”. Generally, financial advisors cannot accept loans from clients, with limited exceptions.

Brokerage firms are required to have written supervisory and compliance procedures, under securities rules and regulations to supervise their advisors. If Equitable Advisors failed to reasonably supervise Elmejjad, it may be liable for customer losses.

Our firm has represented numerous investors in FINRA Arbitration throughout Virginia and have sued dozens of brokerage firms in the past.

View BrokerCheck report here.

If you lost money with Chun Elmejjad or Equitable Advisors, please Contact Us at 206-795-5798 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.