Financial Advisor Fraud

Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, and its broker Lamont Chandler are currently facing a serious allegation of unsuitable recommendation of alternative investments. The case, which was recently settled on August 17, 2023, resulted in a payment of $12,500 to the customer, who had initially claimed damages of $55,000. This allegation raises significant concerns for investors who […]

Rainer Hohlbein, a former broker with LPL Financial, is currently under investigation following complaints from investors alleging misconduct. The severity of these allegations has raised concerns among the investment community, prompting a closer look at Hohlbein’s history and the potential impact on his clients. Investor Complaints and Settled Disputes According to Hohlbein’s BrokerCheck record, he

Robert Russel Tweed, also known as Rusty Tweed, of San Marino, California, has been barred by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from practicing as a stockbroker and investment adviser representative due to misleading investors of the Athenian Fund. The allegations against Tweed are severe, with the SEC complaint charging him with obtaining over $1.7

In March 2022, a customer filed a complaint against financial advisor Dimitry Tikhonov of Madison Avenue Securities in Torrance, California. The complaint alleges that Tikhonov made unsuitable recommendations for alternative investments, explicitly involving GPB Automotive. According to the complaint, the customer invested $187,000 based on Tikhonov’s advice. Details of the Complaint and Potential Impact on

In a recent development, a serious allegation has been made against Mark Just, a former broker and investment advisor at TRIAD ADVISORS LLC (CRD 25803). The pending customer dispute, filed on August 17, 2023, alleges overconcentration in illiquid investments, unsuitable advice, and mismanagement, with the client seeking damages of $242,842.00. This case (reference number 23-01828)