Investment Fraud Lawyers

Investment Fraud Lawyers is led by founding partners Jason S. Haselkorn (FL Bar No. 52140) and Matthew R. Thibaut (FL Bar No. 514918) of Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. Former Wall Street defense attorneys and previously licensed securities brokers, they now represent individual investors nationwide in FINRA arbitration and securities litigation. The firm focuses on investment fraud and securities cases involving broker misconduct, unsuitable recommendations, and fraudulent schemes, with an approximately 98% success rate across hundreds of matters and more than 95 years of combined securities law experience. From offices in Florida, New York, Arizona, Texas, and North Carolina, the firm typically handles investor cases on a contingency‑fee basis — there is no attorney’s fee unless a financial recovery is obtained.

John Darmanian of Western International Securities Faces Supervisory Failure Allegations

John Darmanian, a broker and investment advisor associated with Western International Securities, Inc., is currently facing allegations of supervisory failures, according to recent disclosures on his FINRA BrokerCheck record. The customer dispute, filed on January 31, 2024, is still pending resolution and involves allegations related to debt and corporate products. The details of the alleged […]

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SEC Final Judgment Against El Capitan Advisors: Details Revealed

El Capitan Advisors SEC Judgment means serious consequences for both a company and its leader. The Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, got final judgments against El Capitan Advisors Inc. and Andrew Daniel Nash on June 4, 2025 (SEC Complaint, Central District of California). These judgments came after Nash misappropriated $15.3 million from a client’s

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George Purdy of Cetera Investment Services Under Scrutiny for Failure to Execute Trades

George Purdy, a broker and investment advisor associated with Cetera Investment Services LLC, is currently under investigation by Haselkorn & Thibaut, a national investment fraud law firm. The firm is offering free consultations to clients who may have suffered losses due to Purdy’s alleged failure to execute trades in mutual funds. Investment fraud and bad

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Merrill Lynch Advisor Joseph Bowden Accused of Unauthorized Trading and Negligence

Merrill Lynch and one of its financial advisors, Joseph Bowden, are facing allegations of unauthorized trading and failing to act in a client’s best interest. The alleged misconduct occurred between December 14, 2023, and January 31, 2024, involving managed and wrap accounts handled by the in-house money manager. According to the customer dispute filed on

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Forrest James and Emerson Equity LLC Face Allegations of Misrepresentation

Emerson Equity LLC and broker Forrest James are currently facing allegations of misrepresentation and unsuitable investments related to Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investments. The customer dispute, filed on January 31, 2024, is currently pending resolution, with the damage amount requested undisclosed at this time. According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck, Forrest James has a history of customer

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