



The Melbourne investment fraud lawyers at the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. assist investors in recovering financial losses.
Whether your case involves unauthorized trading, private placement fraud, churning, Ponzi schemes, or any other form of misconduct, founder and attorney Robert Pearce himself is prepared to protect your interests and fight to hold the accountable parties responsible.
We represent investors throughout Brevard County and have extensive knowledge of state regulations—including the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act—that can come into play for those seeking recovery. If you suspect wrongdoing, call us for a no-cost consultation.
Searching for an investment fraud or securities fraud attorney “near me” might not always get you the best attorney for your case. That said, we represent clients throughout Florida and have represented investors near you in Melbourne, Florida.
From fraud in high-net-worth portfolios to more modest investments that still deserve protection, we can guide you through FINRA arbitration, SEC investigations, and other legal avenues to help recover losses throughout Melbourne:

We know every situation is unique. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate your specific case and craft a plan to pursue the maximum possible recovery. Relying on decades of combined experience with Florida’s stringent statutes, we work diligently to hold brokers and firms accountable for their actions.
The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. is examining several brokers associated with Melbourne, Florida who have accumulated multiple customer complaints. John Orlando, formerly registered with SW Financial and previously with Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC and Westpark Capital, Inc., has been the subject of nine customer complaints, with allegations generally centering on unsuitable investment recommendations, excessive concentration in high-risk sectors, and churning of customer accounts, one of which resulted in an arbitration award in the investor’s favor. Ayad Saad, formerly with Morgan Stanley, has been the subject of five customer complaints seeking to recover investment losses, and was reportedly terminated by Morgan Stanley over inconsistent statements given during an internal review. Scott Olson, associated with Innovation Partners LLC and formerly with Independent Financial Group, LLC, has four customer complaints alleging broker misconduct. Finally, James Dwight McPherson, currently registered with Great Point Capital LLC and formerly with Concorde Investment Services and Sandlapper Securities, has two customer complaints filed within the past year. Across these cases, the recurring themes involve claims of unsuitable recommendations, over-concentration of assets, excessive trading, and inadequate disclosure of risk — allegations the firm says should put current and former customers of these brokers on notice to review their account activity. None of the brokers have admitted to the allegations described.

Don’t let fraud jeopardize your financial goals. At the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we’re here to help you work toward recovering your losses.
Call the investment fraud recovery and FINRA arbitration lawyers at the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. at (800) 732-2889 or fill out the free consultation form on the right to connect with an attorney today. There’s no obligation, and we keep all inquiries strictly confidential.