A recent investor complaint against Austin, Texas financial advisor Drew Freides (CRD# 4262911) alleges that his conduct resulted in damages....
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Ed Hill: $175K Complaint Against Hill Wealth Advisor
West End, North Carolina financial advisor Ed Hill (CRD# 6008804) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his advice resulted in damages of more than $150,000. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with LPL Financial, doing business as Hill Wealth Management.
Ian Greenblatt: $150K Complaint Against Capitol Securities Advisor
A recent investor complaint against Melville, New York financial advisor Ian Greenblatt (CRD# 2276966) alleges that his advice resulted in six-figure damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker with Capitol Securities Management and a representative of Waterview Business Partners.
Ken Nahrstedt: FINRA Suspends LM Kohn Advisor
Rocky River, Ohio financial advisor Ken Nahrstedt (CRD# 2096953) allegedly caused his member firm to maintain inaccurate books and records, according to a recent sanction. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with LM Kohn & Company.
Carlson Law Represents Archie Block Client Against Buckman, Buckman, & Reid
Carlson Law is representing a former client of Archie Block, a Little Silver, New Jersey-based financial advisor licensed with Buckman, Buckman, & Reid, Inc. Our firm currently has a pending arbitration for a customer based in New York. Our claim alleged that Block churned the accounts of our client, a 93-year-old man with declining… Read More »
Carlson Law Represents Joel Minner Client Against Avantax Investment Services
Carlson Law is representing a former client of Joel Minner, a Clarksville, Tennessee-based financial advisor formerly licensed with Avantax Investment Services, Inc. He is now licensed with American Global Wealth Management, Inc. Our firm currently has a pending arbitration for a New York-based customer. The arbitration, which was filed in January of 2025, alleges… Read More »
Carlson Law Represents Francis Schiavetti Client Against Stoever, Glass & Company Inc.
Carlson Law is representing a former client of Francis “Fran” Schiavetti, a Boca Raton-based financial advisor formerly licensed with Stoever, Glass & Company Inc. Schiavetti is a registered representative who was registered with Stoever from approximately October 2018 through December 2023. He is now licensed with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners. Our firm currently… Read More »
SEC Charges Against Arete Wealth: Zona Energy Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced charges against Arete Wealth and three of its former personnel: Joey Miller, Jeff Larson, and Randy Larson. The regulator has also filed charges against the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, UnBo Chung, also known as Bob Chung. The charges allege fraud, registration violations, aiding and abetting record-keeping violations,… Read More »
Lester Hamrick: MML Advisor Lands $100K-$500K Complaint
Tallahassee, Florida financial advisor Lester Hamrick (CRD# 5208155) recommended an unsuitably risky investment strategy, according to an investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with MML Investors Services, also known as MassMutual.
Mike Lickiss: Ex-Arkadios Advisor Faces $2.3mm Complaint
UPDATE: Carlson Law is representing a former client of Mr. Lickiss who lost approximately $1 million investing in promissory notes offered by Mr. Lickiss’s father. Multiple investor complaints against Danville, California financial advisor Mike Lickiss (CRD# 5135936) allege misconduct in connection with investments recommended by his father, Edwin Lickiss. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and… Read More »
Adam Brown: $350K Complaint Against St. Bernard Financial Advisor
Jonesboro, Arkansas financial advisor Adam Brown (CRD# 4905935) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his advice resulted in six-figure damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with St. Bernard Financial Services, doing business as Banks and Brown.
