PIABA Publishes Video to Educate Investors of the Prevalence of Investment Abuse

PIABA Publishes Video to Educate Investors of the Prevalence of Investment Abuse

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Lawrence Michael LaBine Sanctioned by FINRA

In April 2016, Lawrence Michael LaBine, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, consented to FINRA’s sanctions and was barred from associating with FINRA members in any capacity.  According to the FINRA disciplinary action, “Without admitting or denying the allegations, LaBine consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he made fraudulent misrepresentations and omissions of material facts to customers in connection with the sale of senior debentures (Series D)…”  LaBine was also found to have, “Made unsuitable sales of non-traded real estate investment trust (REIT’s) and other alternative investments, including Series D and his entity’s securities to customers who were elderly and/or inexperienced investors. Read the entire Disciplinary Action (see page 24). Read the entire Order Accepting Offer of...

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Oppenheimer & Co. Sanctioned $2.9 Million by FINRA

Oppenheimer & Co. Sanctioned $2.9 Million by FINRA

FINRA fined Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. $2.25 million and was ordered to pay more than $716,000 in restitution to customers for selling non-traditional ETF’s to customers without reasonable supervision and for recommending non-traditional ETF’s that were not suitable.  Read the entire FINRA News Release...

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Enormous Alleged Lawson Financial Bond Sale Fraud

Enormous Alleged Lawson Financial Bond Sale Fraud

A complaint was filed by FINRA against Lawson Financial Corporation, a Phoenix-based firm, and CEO, Robert Lawson for securities fraud in the sale of millions of dollars of municipal revenue bonds.  If you purchased any bonds from Lawson Financial Corporation, Inc., call us today at 480.832.1922.  Read the full article...

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David Joseph Escarcega of Phoenix, AZ Fined for Misrepresentations

David Joseph Escarcega of Phoenix, AZ Fined for Misrepresentations

David Joseph Escarcega of Phoenix, AZ was sanctioned by FINRA for intentionally making false misrepresentations or omissions to customers.  Read the FINRA Disciplinary Action Here on page...

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5 Things To Know About Transferring A Brokerage Account

5 Things To Know About Transferring A Brokerage Account

According to FINRA, “When investors transfer securities account assets between broker-dealers, the process runs smoothly for the vast majority of the thousands of accounts transferred each year. But there are times when delays occur and investors have questions. Here are 5 things you should know about the account transfer...

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