Collin Fingon Fired over Selling Away Allegations

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Collin Fingon (CRD# 4832770), an adviser registered with International Assets Investment Management, sold investments away from his former firm, according to allegations by the firm. MDF Law is investigating the Rutland, Vermont-based financial professional for similar conduct. If you are a current or former client with concerns about your accounts, contact us for a free, […]

Brett Butler Allegedly Took Undisclosed Loans

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Brett Butler (CRD# 4260239), formerly a broker registered with Pruco Securities, took undisclosed loans from his customers, according to a disciplinary action. MDF Law is investigating the former Evansville, Illinois-based financial professional for similar conduct. Former clients with concerns about their accounts should contact us for a free consultation with an attorney. More information about […]

iCap Equity Ponzi Scheme: Options for Investors

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A federal judge in Yakima, Washington ruled that iCap Equity operated as a Ponzi scheme, according to a recent report by The Real Deal. In an October ruling, the judge stated that “[t]here is substantial, if not overwhelming, evidence” for the conclusion. This followed years of controversy surrounding the purported real estate firm, which filed […]

David Karin Allegedly Misled Investors

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David Karin (CRD# 2486154), a broker registered with Western International Securities, recommended unsuitable investments, according to investor disputes. MDF Law is investigating the Westlake Village, California-based financial professional for similar conduct. If you have complaints about your investments, contact us for a free, confidential consultation. To learn more about the disputes involving Mr. Karin, continue […]

Scott Mason Allegedly Misappropriated Millions

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Scott Mason (CRD# 1023965), formerly an adviser registered with Rubicon Wealth Management, misappropriated millions in client funds, according to investor disputes. MDF Law is investigating the former Blue Bell, Pennsylvania-based financial professional for similar conduct. If you have concerns about your accounts, contact us for a free consultation. To learn more about the allegations against […]

Legal Options for Hacked Gemini Exchange Users

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Gemini, one of the largest US based crypto currency exchanges in the United States, requires that Bitcoin users sue it through binding arbitration before National Arbitration and Mediation, or NAM.  MDF Law has experience representing cryptocurrency investors in lawsuits against Gemini administered through NAM.   NAM stands for National Arbitration and Mediation.  NAM is a type […]

The Case Against Bitcoin

The Securities and Exchange Commission and its Commissioner should regulate Bitcoin. Individuals who invest in Bitcoin blindly place their trust in an anonymous individual they do not know and a technology they do not understand. The US dollar says, “In God we trust,” because Americans trust only God blindly. Every participant in America’s brand of […]

Rick Leininger: FINRA Suspends Broker over Trading Allegations

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Rick Leininger (CRD# 809473), a broker registered with The Investment Center, violated securities industry rules, according to a disciplinary action against him. MDF Law is investigating the Freeport, Illinois-based financial professional for similar conduct. We encourage investors with concerns about their accounts to contact us as soon as possible.  To learn more about the allegations […]

Oppenheimer Fired Zach Taylor Over Trading Allegations

Zach Taylor (CRD# 6074776), a broker registered with Saxony Securities and doing business under the brand 9Dot Wealth, was recently fired by his former member-firm. This information is disclosed on his Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck record, accessed on July 11, 2023. The former Oppenheimer & Company representative is registered in Newport Beach, California. […]

Fired Western International Securities Rep Chris Kennedy Involved in $5 Million Complaint

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A pending customer dispute alleged Chris Kennedy (CRD# 4498061), a former representative of Western International Securities, caused more than $5 million in damages. According to his Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck report, accessed on April 7, 2022, he was a registered as a broker in the firm’s Woodland Hills, California office. He is not […]