Mar 4, 2022

Hugh Barndollar of Crown Capital

UPDATED ON: December 1, 2020 DID HUGH BARNDOLLAR CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Hugh Barndollar Of Crown Capital And Formerly Cornerstone Securities Has 6 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct In the Past Year Who is Hugh Barndollar Of Crown Capital And Formerly Cornerstone Securities? Hugh Ordway Barndollar III (CRD #3027317) who is currently registered with Crown Capital Securities, Purepath Wealth Management and Barndoor Financial and located in Land O’Lakes, Florida is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.  Prior to Crown Capital Securities he was registered with Cornerstone Securities and nine (9) other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Crown Capital And Cornerstone Securities Broker Misconduct In his career, Mr. Barndollar has been the subject of seven (7) customer complaints that we know about, six (6) of those complaints were filed in the last year. Two of those customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. There are currently five (5) pending customer complaints filed against Mr. Barndollar’s current employer Crown Capital for his alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Hugh Barndollar A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints are as follows: Sale of unregistered securities, fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and gross negligence. Alleged unsuitability, alleged negligence, alleged fraud, alleged misrepresentation, and alleged breach of fiduciary duty. Customer alleges lack of suitability, negligence, misrepresentations and omissions of material facts in regard to transactions in nontraditional, alternative and/or nontraded REIT investments. The customer alleges lack of proper due diligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and suitability obligations as it relates to the purchase of illiquid alternative investments. Hugh Barndollar Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Mr. Barndollar did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Mr. Barndollar at Crown Capital on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Mr. Barndollar has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints also raises questions about Crown Capital’s supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Crown Capital And Cornerstone Securities If you have questions about Centaurus Financial and J. P. Turner & Company and/or Mr. Barndollar and the management or performance of your accounts please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 4, 2022

Charles Evans of MML Investors

DID CHARLES JONATHAN EVANS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Charles Jonathan Evans Formerly With MML Investors Services, MSI Financial Services And New England Securities Has 9 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct In the Past Year Who is Charles J. Evans Who Was Terminated By MML Investors Services? Charles Evan (CRD# 836083) who was most recently registered with MML Investors Services and located in Wellesley, Massachusetts is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.  Prior to MML Investors Services, Charles Evan was associated with MSI Financial Services, New England Securities and 4 other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems.  Charles Evan was terminated by MML Investors, Services in October 2019. MML Investors Services Broker Misconduct In his career, Charles Evan has been the subject of 9 customer complaints that we know about, all of those complaints were filed in the last year to recover investment losses. FINRA commenced an investigation against Charles Evan but he refused to cooperate with its investigation and consented, without admitting or denying the allegations, to a permanent bar from working in the securities industry. Allegations Against Charles Evan A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claims and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows:  The complainants alleged that in April 2013, their representative misrepresented the annual fees charged on their variable annuities, while also misrepresenting the fees they were charged for financial consulting. The complainants also allege their representative misrepresented their life insurance policies, and as a result, have had a negative impact on their overall financial planning.  The complainants allege they have lost almost half of their investment capital. The customer alleged that the representative used unethical sales tactics, misrepresented and omitted information, provided misleading advice, and engaged in deceptive practices that amounted to theft, beginning in 2019. The customer alleges that the representative, beginning in 2016, made misrepresentations and unsuitable recommendations on the sale of life insurance and annuity products. The complainants allege that signatures related to various accounts and policies sold to them by the representative in in or around 2012 are not theirs. The complainant alleges that after meeting with the representative in 2017, he sold her several variable annuities that were found to be unsuitable for her needs. The complainants allege that in 2015, the signature was forged on paperwork related to the transfer of ownership of a term life insurance policy. The customers alleged that the representative used unethical sales tactics, denied receiving commissions, omitted information, and forge their signatures and initials on forms to secure the sale of financial products beginning in 2013. Charles Evan Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Charles Evan did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Charles Evan at MML Investors Services, MSI Financial Services, and New England Securities on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Charles Evan has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at also raises questions about supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At MML Investors Services  If you have questions about   and the management or performance of your accounts while Charles Evan was associated with MML Investors Services, MSI Financial Services, and/or New England Securities, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889 or locally at 561-338-0037.

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Mar 4, 2022

Todd Williams of Fidelity Brokerage Services

DID TODD DANIEL WILLIAMS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Todd Williams Of Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal And Workplace Advisors And Formerly With MML Investors Services And Strategic Advisers Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Todd Williams of Fidelity Brokerage Services? Todd Williams (CRD #5286536) who is currently registered with Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal And Workplace Advisors and located in Woodmere Village, Ohio is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal And Workplace Advisors, Todd Williams was associated with MML Investors Services, Strategic Advisers and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Todd Williams Customer Complaint Todd Williams has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were that the sale of securities in his account to fund a tax-efficient managed account generated capital gains taxes in contradiction to representations made by the registered representative. The customer complaint filed against Todd Williams’ current employer Fidelity Brokerage Services for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Todd Williams Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Todd Williams did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Todd Williams at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal And Workplace Advisors, MML Investors Services, and Strategic Advisers on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Todd Williams has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal And Workplace Advisors, MML Investors Services, and Strategic Advisers also raises questions about the brokerage firm’s supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Fidelity Brokerage Services Due To Todd Williams If you have questions about Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal And Workplace Advisors, MML Investors Services, Strategic Advisers, and/or Todd Williams and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 4, 2022

Danny Sookram of Equitable Advisors

DID DANNY SHIVA SOOKRAM CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Danny Sookram Of Equitable Advisors And Formerly With Aegis Capital Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Danny Sookram of Equitable Advisors? Danny Sookram (CRD #6113338) who is currently registered with Equitable Advisors and located in Woodbury, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Equitable Advisors, Danny Sookram was associated with Aegis Capital and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Danny Sookram Customer Complaint Danny Sookram has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about, which was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were unsuitable investment recommendations, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty. The customer complaint filed against Danny Sookram’s former employer Aegis Capital for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Danny Sookram Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Danny Sookram did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Danny Sookram at Equitable Advisors and Aegis Capital on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Danny Sookram has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Equitable Advisors and Aegis Capital also raises questions about the brokerage firm’s supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Equitable Advisors Due To Danny Sookram If you have questions about Equitable Advisors, Aegis Capital, and/or Danny Sookram and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Mar 2, 2022

Brett Ellen of Metric Financial Inc.

DID BRETT SCOTT ELLEN CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Brett Ellen Of Metric Financial Inc. And Formerly With Arque Capital, Ltd. Has 16 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Brett Ellen of Metric Financial Inc.? Brett Ellen (CRD #1460478) who is currently registered with Metric Financial Inc. and located in Las Vegas, Nevada is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Metric Financial Inc., Brett Ellen was associated with Arque Capital, Ltd. and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Brett Ellen Customer Complaints Brett Ellen has been the subject of 16 customer complaints that we know about, 3 of those complaints were filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Three of Brett Ellen’s 16 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Ten of Brett Ellen’s customer complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. There are currently 3 pending customer complaints filed against Brett Ellen’s former employers DFPG Investments, LLC and United Planners’ Financial Services of America  for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Brett Ellen A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, misrepresentation, violations of securities laws related to common and preferred stock transactions. Unsuitable, illiquid and misrepresented investments in variable annuities. Misrepresented and unsuitable recommendations to purchase limited partnerships and mutual funds. Misrepresentation related to existence of tax opinion letter. Unsuitable investment recommendations related to mutual funds. Brett Ellen Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Brett Ellen did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Brett Ellen at Metric Financial Inc. and Arque Capital, Ltd. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Brett Ellen has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Metric Financial Inc. and Arque Capital, Ltd. also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Metric Financial Inc. Due To Brett Ellen If you have questions about Metric Financial Inc., Arque Capital, Ltd., and/or Brett Ellen and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Feb 17, 2022

Anthony Branca formerly with Woodstock Financial Group, Inc.

DID ANTHONY DOUGLAS BRANCA CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Anthony Branca Formerly With Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Anthony Branca formerly with Woodstock Financial Group, Inc.? Anthony Branca (CRD #1178639) who was formerly registered with Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. and located in Woodstock, Georgia is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Anthony Branca Customer Complaints Anthony Branca has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about, 1 of those complaints was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. One of Anthony Branca’s customer complaints was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. There is currently 1 pending customer complaint filed against Anthony Branca’s former employer Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Anthony Branca A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Unsuitable investment recommendations, mismanagement and negligence. Selling away, and failure to supervise connection with a private real estate transaction. Anthony Branca Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Anthony Branca did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Anthony Branca at Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Anthony Branca has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. If you have questions about Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. and/or Anthony Branca and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Feb 7, 2022

Adam Sellens formerly with Aeon Capital Inc.

DID ADAM JAY SELLENS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Adam Sellens Formerly With Aeon Capital Inc. And Accelerated Capital Group Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Adam Sellens formerly with Aeon Capital Inc.? Adam Sellens (CRD #2606272) who was formerly registered with Aeon Capital Inc. and located in Scottsdale, Arizona is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.  Prior to Aeon Capital Inc., Adam Sellens was associated with Accelerated Capital Group and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Adam Sellens Customer Complaints Adam Sellens has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about, both of those complaints were filed in the last year to recover investment losses.  One of Adam Sellens’ two customer complaints was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against Adam Sellens’ former employer Aeon Capital Inc. for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Adam Sellens A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Customer alleged breach of fiduciary duty by Adam’s Sellen’s regarding recommendations and sales of alternative investments. Customer alleged a failure of due diligence, misrepresentations, omissions, and unsuitable recommendations of private placement investments by Adam Sellens. Adam Sellens Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Adam Sellens did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Adam Sellens at Aeon Capital Inc. and Accelerated Capital Group on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Adam Sellens has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Aeon Capital Inc. and Accelerated Capital Group also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Aeon Capital Inc. Due To Adam Sellens If you have questions about Aeon Capital Inc., Accelerated Capital Group, and/or Adam Sellens and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Feb 7, 2022

Abyssinia Vanterpool of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

DID ABYSSINIA VANTERPOOL CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Abyssinia Vanterpool Of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Abyssinia Vanterpool of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC? Abyssinia Vanterpool (CRD #6362832) who is currently registered with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and located in New York, New York is is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Abyssinia Vanterpool Customer Complaint Abyssinia Vanterpool has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about, which was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were allegations that the risk associated with an investment in a municipal income fund is not adequately disclosed.Abyssinia Vanterpool’s customer complaint was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. Abyssinia Vanterpool Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Abyssinia Vanterpool did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Abyssinia Vanterpool at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Abyssinia Vanterpool has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC also raises questions about the brokerage firm’s supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Due To Abyssinia Vanterpool If you have questions about Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and/or Abyssinia Vanterpool and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Jan 20, 2022

Francis Aurino of Morgan Stanley

DID FRANCIS JAMES AURINO CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Francis Aurino of Morgan Stanley Has 4 Customer Complaints for Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Francis Aurino of Morgan Stanley? Francis Aurino (CRD #1754375) who is currently registered with Morgan Stanley and located in Beverly Hills, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Francis Aurino Customer Complaints Francis Aurino has been the subject of 4 customer complaints that we know about. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against Morgan Stanley for investment losses caused by Francis Aurino’s alleged misconduct. Three of Francis Aurino’s customer’s complaints were denied and the customers did not take any further action. Allegations Against Francis Aurino A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: The claimant alleges, inter alia, that Francis Aurino misrepresented securities that were not suitable for her investment portfolio. Claimants allege, inter alia, unsuitability with respect to investments by Francis Aurino. The client alleged bonds were unsuitable and misrepresented by Francis Aurino. Damages unspecified. The client alleged that Francis Aurino promised to take action in the account to minimize losses during a lengthy market downturn but did not do so. Francis Aurino Red Flags & Your Rights as An Investor Of course, Francis Aurino did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags that should put all current and former customers of Francis Aurino at Morgan Stanley on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Francis Aurino has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. A large number of customer complaints at Morgan Stanley also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim to Recover Your Investment Losses at Morgan Stanley Due to Francis Aurino If you have questions about Morgan Stanley and/or Francis Aurino and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Jan 20, 2022

Andrew Nardella of First Allied Securities

DID ANDREW PAUL NARDELLA CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Andrew Paul Nardella formerly with First Allied Securities Has 3 Customer Complaints for Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Andrew P. Nardella formerly with First Allied Securities? Andrew Nardella (CRD #1799354) who was formerly registered with First Allied Securities and located in Cazenovia, NY is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to First Allied Securities, Andrew Nardella was associated with 1st Discount Brokerage and 1 other investment advisory and brokerage firm with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. First Allied Securities Broker Misconduct In his/her career, Andrew Nardella has been the subject of 3 customer complaints that we know about, one of those complaints was filed in the last two years to recover investment losses. One of Andrew Nardella’s 3 customer complaints was settled in favor of investors. 2 of the customer’s complaints were denied and the customers did not take any further action. Allegations Against Andrew Nardella A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: The client alleges misrepresentation in REIT sale in 2014. The client’s attorney-in-fact alleges unauthorized trading in May 2013. The customer claims that his instructions to place stop-loss orders were not placed properly. Andrew Nardella Red Flags & Your Rights as An Investor Of course, Andrew Nardella did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags that should put all current and former customers of Andrew Nardella at First Allied Securities on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Andrew Nardella has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. There have been a large number of customer complaints at First Allied Securitieswhich also raises questions about its supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor. File A Claim to Recover Your Investment Losses at First Allied Securities If you have questions about First Allied Securities and/or Andrew Nardella and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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