Financial Advisor Fraud

Stonecrest Advisors Face Arbitration for Poor Investment Recommendations

In a recent development, Stonecrest Capital Markets, Inc. (the “Firm”) received a FINRA arbitration notice on February 28, 2024, from a client, Mr. [REDACTED], directed against registered representatives Edward Kasperavich (CRD#4970038) and Deborah Stackpole (CRD#4969850). The complaint lodged serious allegations of poor recommendation and advice concerning an investment made by Mr. [REDACTED] in GWG Holdings, […]

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Michael Shoniker FINRA Fine: Suspension And Penalty Revealed

Michael Shoniker, a former broker, faced sanctions from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA took action against Shoniker for undisclosed compensation linked to fee-sharing deals. As a result, Shoniker agreed to a six-month suspension from the financial industry. He also accepted a $7,500 fine as part of the settlement. Shoniker’s case highlights FINRA’s focus

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Stonecrest Capital Advisors Face Allegations of Poor Investment Recommendations

Stonecrest Capital Markets, Inc. and its registered representatives, Edward Kasperavich (CRD#4970038) and Deborah Stackpole (CRD#4969850), are facing serious allegations of poor recommendation and advice concerning investments made by a client, Mr. [REDACTED], in GWG Holdings, LLC L-Bonds and Northstar Healthcare Income, Inc. The client filed a FINRA arbitration notice on February 28, 2024, claiming losses

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Portsmouth Advisor Phillip Kao Faces Serious Investor Dispute Allegation

Phillip Kao, a broker associated with Portsmouth Financial Services, is currently facing a serious customer dispute allegation that could have significant implications for investors. According to the disclosure on his FINRA BrokerCheck report, the customer alleges that an investment made in 2014 was unsuitable for their investment objectives and risk tolerance. The disclosure, which is

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Paul Golden of Equitable Distributors Facing Serious Customer Dispute Allegation

Paul Golden, a registered representative with Equitable Distributors, LLC, is facing a serious customer dispute allegation that has the potential to impact investors. According to the disclosure, a client has alleged that both their financial professional, who is associated with an unaffiliated retail broker-dealer, and Mr. Golden, a wholesaler with Equitable Distributors, misrepresented the features

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