Let’s be honest—a lot of investors trusted their financial advisors when they were sold on NorthStar Healthcare Income REIT. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Advisors often positioned it as a stable, income-producing investment in healthcare real estate. On the surface, that sounded reassuring. Healthcare? Steady. Real estate? Reliable. Monthly income? Even better. But […]
At Haselkorn & Thibaut, we often speak with investors who took reasonable steps to protect their financial future, only to encounter unexpected challenges. A name that’s come up in recent discussions is Ivanhoe Vincent Ffriend, a financial advisor associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC. If you’re one of his clients
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At Haselkorn & Thibaut, we often hear stories that sound more like campfire cautionary tales than investment advice. One name that’s come up in conversations with investors: Stephen C. Lawler, affiliated with Cetera Advisors. If you’re working with him—or considering it—here’s what you need to know. A Look Behind the Curtain According to FINRA BrokerCheck,
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When you trust a financial advisor, you’re handing over more than just dollars and cents. You’re placing your future in their hands. That kind of trust should be earned, not taken for granted. Today, we’re examining the recent case involving Jeffrey Alan Arbeit, a former broker with Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC. If his name rings
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Haselkorn & Thibaut is closely monitoring a developing investigation involving Roxane Lillian Rose, a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch‘s Santa Fe, New Mexico office. In April 2025, a client filed a complaint alleging unauthorized trading activities spanning December 2024 through April 2025. This case exemplifies the securities violations that can devastate investor portfolios and underscores
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