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SEC charges David Lerner Associates $201,600 for Reg BI failures — what affected investors should know

Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A., operating as Investment Fraud Lawyers, closely monitor regulatory enforcement actions that affect individual investors. This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a settlement with David Lerner Associates. The Long Island-based brokerage firm agreed to pay $201,600 for repeated violations of Regulation Best Interest. We explain what happened, how much […]

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SEC Settles With Alabama Adviser Over Failed Oversight in $2.6M GraySail Fraud

A federal court in Florida entered a final consent judgment against James Blake Daughtry, resolving U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allegations that the former Dothan, Alabama investment adviser breached his fiduciary duties to roughly 150 clients after selling his advisory practice for more than $1 million, a lifetime monthly stipend, and future stock options. Daughtry

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Matthew Wilkes (CRD# 5409004): $6.8 Million in Pending Investor Claims and What You Need to Know

If Matthew Wilkes was your financial advisor, you should know what public records show. FINRA BrokerCheck discloses over $6.8 million in pending customer arbitration claims against Wilkes, a former broker who spent 15 years at firms including Wells Fargo, Raymond James, and TrustFirst before registering as an investment advisor in Tennessee. The allegations are not

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How to Find a Qualified FINRA Attorney Near Me for Your Financial Disputes

When financial disputes arise with your broker or investment advisor, you face a critical disadvantage: brokerage firms always have experienced legal teams, while individual investors often navigate FINRA arbitration alone. This imbalance can cost you thousands of dollars in lost claims and missed opportunities for compensation. Finding a qualified “finra attorney near me” becomes essential

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