Adam Belardino Pleaded Guilty to Embezzlement
Adam Belardino (CRD# 5221927), formerly a broker registered with MML Investors Services, recently pleaded guilty to embezzling a customer’s funds. MDF Law is investigating the former Elmsford, New York broker for similar conduct. We encourage investors to contact us with any concerns. More details about the allegations to which he pleaded guilty follow below, based […]
Julie Darrah: SEC Charges Allege $2 Million Fraud
Julie Darrah (CRD# 2102014), formerly an investment adviser with Vivid Financial Management, misappropriated millions in customer funds, according to Securities and Exchange Commission charges. MDF Law is investigating the former Orcutt, California-based financial professional for similar conduct. Investors with concerns should call us as soon as possible. More information about the allegations against Ms. Darrah […]
How to Avoid Being the Victim of Securities Fraud
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem of investment scams and securities fraud, particularly when aimed at older adults. There are many forms of investment fraud such as Ponzi schemes, promissory note fraud, romance fraud, real estate investment fraud, and other types of investment scams. Although it does help to know the different types of investment […]
Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed Against Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. f/k/a Forum Merger III Corp. (NASDAQ: ELMS)
A securities fraud lawsuit has been filed against Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. f/k/a Forum Merger III Corp. (NASDAQ: ELMS) for potential securities violations on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares anytime during the period from March 31, 2021 through February 1, 2022. The release of potentially misrepresentative and misleading information, as well as failure […]
Securities Fraud Complaint Filed Against Meta Materials (MMAT)
A securities fraud lawsuit has been filed against Meta Materials, Inc. f/k/a Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMAT) for potential securities violations on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares anytime during the period from September 21, 2020 through December 14, 2021. The release of potentially misrepresentative and misleading information, as well as failure to disclose […]
Jan Haynes Orchestrated Apollo Income Fund Fraud
Jan Haynes (CRD# 833875) has been sanctioned by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and named in a pending enforcement action by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. According to his FINRA-maintained BrokerCheck report, last accessed on February 3, 2022, Mr. Haynes was most recently registered with Integrity Brokerage Services in La Jolla, California. […]