



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 Sarasota-based investors, staying current on state-specific laws such as Chapter 517 of the Florida Statutes (Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act), which outlines registration requirements and anti-fraud provisions for brokers and advisors. If you suspect you’ve been wronged, 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 in and near you in Sarasota, Florida.
From fraud in high-net-worth portfolios to more modest accounts that still deserve protection, we can guide you through FINRA arbitration, state regulatory investigations, and other legal processes to help recover losses throughout the region:

We know that every investment fraud situation is unique. Our attorneys dig into the specifics of your circumstances to develop a strategy aimed at preserving and recovering your assets. We’re committed to securing the strongest possible result.
Robert Wayne Pearce’s firm, through secatty.com, lists several Sarasota, Florida-based brokers under investigation for multiple customer complaints. Jonna Keller (Osaic Wealth) has three customer dispute disclosures—two settled and one pending—involving allegations of misrepresentation, negligence, inadequate supervision, and misleading communications regarding variable annuities and real estate securities including REITs. Brian Mariash (UBS Financial Services, formerly Merrill Lynch) has been the subject of three customer complaints seeking to recover investment losses. Jon Lee, formerly with AAG Capital and Aegis Capital Corp., has been the subject of four customer complaints, two settled in favor of investors, one denied by Citigroup Global Markets, and one still pending in FINRA arbitration, with allegations including missold alternative investments and undisclosed annuity surrender charges. Michael Gibson (Fidelity Brokerage Services) is under investigation over a pending customer dispute alleging unsuitable recommendations tied to activity from 2006–2008, along with separate financial disclosures involving settled debts. Common allegation themes across these brokers include unsuitable investment recommendations, misrepresentation of product risk or terms, inadequate firm supervision, and disputes involving REITs, variable annuities, and alternative investments. None of the brokers has admitted wrongdoing, and some disputes remain pending or were resolved through settlement rather than a finding of liability
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.