Minnetonka, Minnesota financial advisor Paul Meyer (CRD# 3062534) was recently sanctioned and suspended in connection with alleged rule violations. Financial...
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Philip Hoang: $1.7mm REIT Complaint Against Morgan Stanley Advisor
A recent investor complaint against Menlo Park, California financial advisor Philip Hoang (CRD# 5134140) alleges that his advice resulted in seven-figure damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Morgan Stanley.
DOJ Charges Former GWG Holdings CEO
The United States Department of Justice recently indicted former GWG Holdings CEO and Board Chairman Bradley Heppner. According to a press release issued on November 4, 2025, federal prosecutors charged Mr. Heppner with “securities fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud, false statements to auditors, and falsification of records.”
Ian McElreath: Ex-Emerson Advisor Faces Lands Complaint
A recent investor complaint against former Portland, Maine and Tampa, Florida financial advisor Ian McElreath (CRD# 4754189) alleges that he violated securities laws and rules. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he was most recently registered as a broker with Foreside Fund Services, having previously been registered with Emerson Equity.
Adam Shipley: $100K-$500K Complaint Against Emerson Advisor
Hermosa Beach, California financial advisor Adam Shipley (CRD# 6482848) recently received an investor complaint alleging that he violated industry rules and statutes. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker with Emerson Equity and an investment advisor with Northwoods Financial Partners.
TJ Shopa: $2.2mm REIT Complaint Against Equitable Advisor
Wilmington, Delaware financial advisor TJ Shopa (CRD# 4182416) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his advice resulted in seven-figure damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Equitable Advisors.
Eric Kleiner: FINRA Bars Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor
Former New York City financial advisor Eric Kleiner (CRD# 4135180) was recently sanctioned and barred in connection with alleged rule violations. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he was most recently registered as a broker with Morgan Stanley and that he has received multiple investor complaints.
Matthew Koelliker: KKR, Ex-M360 Advisor Faces $15mm Complaint
San Francisco, California financial advisor Matthew Koelliker (CRD# 5660722) has received multiple investor complaints alleging that his conduct resulted in damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker with KKR Capital Advisors and that he was previously the president of M360 Advisors.
Stephen Hlibok: Merrill Lynch Advisor Faces $337K Complaint
Columbia, Maryland financial advisor Stephen Hlibok (CRD# 1728900) allegedly made unauthorized trades, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch.
JC Britt: Morgan Stanley Advisor Lands Options Complaint
A recent investor complaint against Vero Beach, Florida financial advisor JC Britt (CRD# 4523267) alleges that his advice resulted in losses. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Morgan Stanley.
George Jing: FINRA Bars Fired TransAmerica Advisor
Former Rockville, Maryland financial advisor George Jing (CRD# 2835725) was recently sanctioned and barred in connection with alleged private securities transactions. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority record show that he was most recently registered as a broker with TransAmerica Financial Advisors.
