Brian Nelson Involved in Elder Abuse Dispute

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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

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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

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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?

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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 […]