Investment Fraud Lawyers Serving Jacksonville
If you lost money to a dishonest broker or financial advisor in Jacksonville, you have the right to fight back and recover what was taken from you. Investment fraud is a type of white-collar crime that harms investors here through unsuitable recommendations, churning, and unauthorized trading, often draining accounts that took decades to build. When that happens, you deserve attorneys who know how to hold brokerage firms accountable through securities arbitration.
The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. has spent more than four decades representing defrauded investors, recovering over $185 million for clients harmed by investment fraud. Our Jacksonville securities fraud attorneys will pursue the responsible parties and work to recover the full extent of your losses. Call (800) 732-2889 today for a free consultation.
Investigations of Jacksonville, Florida Brokers by the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce
The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. lists several Jacksonville, Florida-based brokers under investigation for repeated customer complaints. Mario Joseph Payne (CRD# 5445757), formerly of Raymond James Financial Services, faces the most serious record, with eight disclosed customer disputes, including six pending matters alleging unsuitable, high-risk structured product and note recommendations misrepresented as safe or guaranteed, plus two older closed-and-denied complaints involving unauthorized trading and misrepresented equity transactions. Robert Jennis (CRD# 4161684) of Securian Financial Services, previously with MetLife Securities and New England Securities, has been the subject of five customer complaints during his career. Stanley Lewandoski (CRD# 4476450) of Arkadios Capital, formerly with ACG Wealth and Triad Advisors, has two customer complaints, both settled by his employers in favor of investors. Christopher Beutel (CRD# 2292733) of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, previously with Salomon Smith Barney and Linsco/Private Ledger, has two customer complaints on his record. Anthony Mesquit (CRD# 5210309) of Fidelity Brokerage Services has also drawn multiple customer complaints, including allegations that he provided incorrect information before an investor agreed to a managed-account solution. Across these cases, the recurring allegations include unsuitable investment recommendations, misrepresentation of risk or guaranteed returns, unauthorized trading, and failure to properly disclose product terms. The firm notes that none of the brokers admitted wrongdoing, and it frames the pattern of repeat complaints at a single firm as a potential red flag about that firm’s supervisory practices, encouraging affected investors to review their accounts and consider consulting counsel.
Investment Fraud Cases We Handle in Jacksonville
Our attorneys handle every major type of investment fraud affecting Jacksonville investors and retirees, including private placement fraud, affinity fraud, and corporate fraud. Each case below represents misconduct we regularly pursue on behalf of clients who have lost money they could not afford to lose.
Why Choose Robert Wayne Pearce as Your Investment Fraud Lawyer in Jacksonville?
The reasons our clients choose the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. go beyond credentials.
When you are up against a brokerage firm and its legal team, you need a Jacksonville investment fraud lawyer who has spent decades taking on the securities industry and has the track record to prove it. The attorney you choose can determine whether you recover your losses or walk away with nothing.
- 45+ Years of Experience: Robert Wayne Pearce has handled investment fraud cases for over four decades, giving our firm an inside understanding of how brokerage firms defend themselves.
- $185 Million Recovered: Our law firm has recovered $185 million for clients harmed by investment fraud across the country.
- 99%+ Success Rate: Mr. Pearce has recovered funds for over 99% of his clients through securities litigation, arbitrations, and settlements nationwide and internationally.
- 200+ Cases Tried: Attorney Pearce has tried over 200 cases to trial verdict or arbitration award, with only 4 losses for clients in his career.
- No Fees Unless We Win: We represent clients on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Meet The Team
ROBERT WAYNE PEARCE
Securities Attorney
ADAM KARA LOPEZ
Securities AttorneyActing quickly protects your legal options and your right to recover the investment losses that were taken from you. Many of our clients come to us feeling helpless and betrayed after discovering that an advisor they trusted gambled away their savings. We want you to know you do not have to face the brokerage firms and their lawyers alone.
Our Jacksonville investment fraud attorneys offer free confidential consultations to individual investors and represent clients on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover for you. The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. has spent decades fighting for defrauded investors, and we are ready to put that experience to work for you. Call (800) 732-2889 today to discuss your investment fraud claim and seek the financial compensation you deserve.
Other Areas in Florida We Serve
The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. represents investment fraud victims throughout Florida, not only in Jacksonville. Wherever you are in the state, our attorneys are ready to review your losses and fight to recover what was taken from you.Jacksonville Investment Fraud F.A.Q
Below are answers to questions Jacksonville investors ask most often when they are deciding whether to pursue an investment fraud claim.How long do I have to file an investment fraud claim in Florida?
Florida securities laws and FINRA both set filing deadlines, and the FINRA arbitration window is generally six years from the dispute. Because the exact deadline depends on your circumstances, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible to protect your claim.
What damages can I recover in an investment fraud case?
Recoverable damages typically include your actual investment losses and lost interest, and in some cases costs and attorney fees. For example, an investor pushed into unsuitable investments may recover both the lost principal and the gains a suitable portfolio would have earned.
How much does it cost to hire an investment fraud attorney?
Most investment fraud attorneys, including our firm, work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront fees, and we are paid only if we recover compensation for you.
Do I need a lawyer to file a FINRA arbitration claim?
FINRA arbitration does not legally require you to have a lawyer, but representation significantly strengthens your claim. An experienced attorney handles the evidence, procedure, and hearing while you focus on your recovery.