Court Allows Elderly Crypto Fraud Victim’s Complaint Against Chase to Continue
Financial elder abuse has become one of the fastest-growing forms of financial crime in California, draining billions of dollars from older adults each year through scams and transactions that too often proceed despite obvious warning signs. These cases are rarely the result of simple mistakes; they often involve deliberate deception, undue influence, or the knowing […]
Kingswood Capital Fined Over GWG Sales to Senior Citizens in California
In late 2025, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) accepted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) from Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, a San Diego–based broker-dealer, resolving allegations that the firm failed to properly supervise the sale of illiquid alternative investments to elderly customers. The case, while limited to a small number of transactions, […]
Brian Nelson Involved in Elder Abuse Dispute
Brian Nelson (CRD# 5065593), a broker registered with Emerson Equity, committed elder abuse, according to a recent investor dispute. MDF Law is investigating the Mission Viejo, California-based financial professional for similar conduct. If you are a current or former client with concerns about your investments, contact us for a free consultation. To learn more about […]
Helen Caldwell Pleads Guilty to “Nearly $1.5 Million” Elder Fraud
Helen Caldwell (CRD# 1957501), formerly a broker registered with Citi and Wells Fargo, pleaded guilty to elder fraud, according to a January 25, 2024 report by the Chicago Sun-Times. MDF Law is investigating the former broker and investment adviser for similar conduct. If you have concerns about your accounts, contact us for a free consultation. […]
FINRA Rule 2165: Protecting Seniors by Freezing Assets
In 2018, FINRA adopted FINRA Rule 2165 to combat extremely high incidences of elder financial abuse. In 2020, Elder Fraud claimed over 100,000 victims, summing up to losses of nearly $1 billion. According to a report by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), the 60+ demographic was hit the hardest, both in the number of […]
Elder Fraud Attorney: Did You Lose Money?
An elder fraud attorney helps senior citizens and those who are over 65 years old. These fraud attorneys have been busy in 2021 because of the rise in online scams – costing senior citizens $3 billion in losses according to the FBI. Online fraudsters specifically target elderly people for their financial crimes, not only because […]