If you invested in an Inspired Healthcare Capital DST, income fund, or private placement and lost money, you are not alone. Thousands of investors are now facing suspended distributions, frozen capital, and the very real possibility of total loss after Inspired Healthcare Capital (IHC)’s downfall and subsequent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on February 2, 2026.
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If your securities-backed credit line or margin account was hit with margin calls and liquidated, recovery focuses on what your advisor recommended and disclosed before the account opened—not the liquidation itself. Misrepresentations, unsuitable leverage for conservative investors, and concentration can support claims. Investors often must pursue FINRA arbitration or mediation to seek reimbursement and fees.
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FINRA arbitration can help investors recover losses, but results depend on preparation and strategy. Our attorneys conduct a detailed case review, draft a fact-rich Statement of Claim, and manage arbitrator selection, discovery, mediation, and hearing presentation. We focus on evidence, deadlines, and damages analysis so clients know what to expect from start to award today.
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FINRA regulates broker-dealers and conducts routine and cause-based examinations to check compliance with industry rules. Examinations may stem from complaints, disclosures, or risk signals and focus on capital adequacy, supervision, and sales practices. Brokers should understand their obligations and seek legal counsel, as FINRA’s jurisdiction and procedures can lead to serious disciplinary consequences.
Keep ReadingIn an arbitration against UBS Financial Services and UBS Financial Services of Puerto Rico, the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. secured a $1.45 million award plus interest for a client. The claim alleged unsuitable recommendations and overconcentration in Puerto Rico municipal bonds and closed-end funds. Investors may contact us for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingGWG L Bonds were sold to many investors as income products, but the issuer’s collapse and bankruptcy left holders facing steep losses and uncertainty. Our firm helps investors evaluate whether the recommendation was unsuitable, misrepresented risk, or lacked due diligence. We pursue recovery through FINRA arbitration and related claims against responsible brokers and broker-dealers today.
Continue ReadingLaw Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. is investigating investor losses tied to Hartman Real Estate Investment Trusts, including situations where shares cannot be sold. Our attorneys handle illiquid, high-yield REIT disputes and pursue recovery through FINRA arbitration and related securities litigation. Contact our firm for a free consultation to discuss potential claims against broker-dealers.
Continue ReadingAttorney Robert Wayne Pearce reports the firm represents an investor pursuing arbitration against Centaurus Financial over alleged misconduct by Joseph Michael Todd. The page summarizes an SEC lawsuit alleging Todd misappropriated at least $3 million from Centaurus customers by directing checks to his entities and himself then using funds personally. It outlines selling-away and allegations.
Continue ReadingA securities lawyer focuses on laws and regulations governing investors, brokers, and financial advisors. These attorneys help investors pursue recovery when misconduct or fraud causes losses, and they defend brokers or advisors facing complaints by clients or employers. Securities laws, enforced by the SEC, aim to prevent fraud and keep markets fair and transparent overall.
Continue ReadingYes—you may sue a financial advisor or broker when misconduct, negligence, or fraud caused your losses. Many disputes proceed through FINRA arbitration, where panels review testimony, documents, and suitability, disclosure, and fiduciary-duty issues. Common claims include unsuitable recommendations, misrepresentations, unauthorized trading, churning, and failure to diversify. Acting promptly matters because deadlines can bar recovery.
Continue ReadingGWG Holdings created and sold nearly $2 billion in unrated, illiquid L Bonds marketed as high-yield income. When GWG entered Chapter 11, many investors faced losses and missed interest payments. Bankruptcy does not necessarily bar claims against broker-dealers for misrepresentations, unsuitable recommendations, inadequate due diligence, or negligence, often pursued through FINRA arbitration to seek recovery.
Continue ReadingA margin call is a broker’s demand that you add cash or securities when margin equity drops below required levels. It often follows losses or market volatility and may give only a short window to respond. If you cannot meet the call, the firm may liquidate positions—sometimes without notice—based on the margin agreement you signed.
Continue ReadingInvestment fraud is a white-collar crime that occurs when someone misleads or deceives an investor for financial gain. This guide explains common schemes—Ponzi and pyramid tactics, promissory note fraud, crypto scams, real estate traps, and social media pitches—plus warning signs, investor rights, and practical steps to protect your portfolio and pursue recovery through legal claims.
Continue ReadingPrivate placements, often sold under Regulation D, can fund growing companies but expose investors to fraud, illiquidity, and uncertain valuations. Marketing materials may materially omit key facts, and resale options are limited. Broker-dealers are expected to investigate issuers, test suitability, document diligence, manage conflicts, and supervise sales. Informed investors reduce risk and strengthen recovery options
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