Austin Dutton Investigation: Important Information for Investors

The investment practices of Austin Dutton have prompted regulatory scrutiny. We at Haselkorn & Thibaut are investigating Mr. Austin R. Dutton Jr. regarding investment practices that may have affected clients negatively. FINRA, the financial industry regulatory authority, barred Mr. Dutton from working as a broker on June 24, 2024, following an investigation into his professional […]

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The Stone Group (Morgan Stanley) Investigation and Loss Recovery

Investing should help you work toward your financial goals, not leave you with confusion or unexpected losses. Over the past several years, many investors in the Austin, Texas area have turned to The Stone Group at Morgan Stanley for guidance and advice. Some were introduced to complex financial products, such as structured notes and autocallable

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Former Merrill Edge Manager Mario L. Martinez Barred Amid Misappropriation Allegations

Haselkorn & Thibaut, a leading securities fraud law firm, is alerting investors about recent regulatory actions against a former financial advisor. Mario L. Martinez, previously a market leader at Merrill Edge, has been barred from the financial industry by FINRA as of May 5, 2025. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) took this significant action

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Misleading Insurance Sale Allegations Against Douglas Farris and NYLIFE Securities LLC

In a recent development, customers have alleged that they were misled and inadequately educated when purchasing a variable universal life insurance policy from Douglas Farris, a broker associated with NYLIFE Securities LLC (CRD 5167). The incident, which occurred in October 2012, has resulted in the customers requesting reimbursement of all premiums paid since the policy’s

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Robert Earls of LPL Financial Under Investigation for Misappropriation by Haselkorn & Thibaut

In a recent development, Robert Earls, a former financial advisor associated with LPL Financial LLC (CRD 6413), has been accused of misappropriating client funds from 2015 through 2024. The customer dispute, filed on February 7, 2024, is currently pending resolution. Haselkorn & Thibaut, a national investment fraud law firm with offices in Florida, New York,

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