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Iorio Altamirano LLP Investigates Vanderbilt Securities, LLC Over GPB Funds

Vanderbilt Securities, LLC is a broker-dealer headquartered in Woodbury, New York. The firm was formed in 2001. According to publicly available records filed with the SEC, Vanderbilt Securities, LLC likely received sales compensation for selling the GPB funds to retail investors. Iorio Altamirano LLP is investigating claims on behalf of…

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Iorio Altamirano LLP Investigates United Planners Financial Services Over GPB Funds

United Planners Financial Services is a broker-dealer headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm was formed in 1987. According to publicly available records filed with the SEC, United Planners Financial Services likely received sales compensation for selling the GPB funds to retail investors. Iorio Altamirano LLP is investigating claims on behalf…

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Iorio Altamirano LLP Investigates Orchard Securities, LLC Over GPB Funds

Orchard Securities, LLC provides broker-dealer services for securities offerings in alternative investments. The firm is headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and was formed in September 2005. According to publicly available records filed with the SEC, Orchard Securities, LLC likely received sales compensation for selling the GPB funds to retail investors.…

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Iorio Altamirano LLP Investigates Stephen A. Kohn & Associates, Ltd. Over GPB Funds

Stephen A. Kohn & Associates, Ltd. (a.k.a DMK Advisor Group, Inc.) is a broker-dealer headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado. The firm was formed in April 1996. Iorio Altamirano LLP is investigating claims on behalf of defrauded investors who were victims in the GPB funds scheme. The GPB funds were marketed to…

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Iorio Altamirano LLP Investigates Vestech Securities, Inc. Over GPB Funds

Vestech Securities, Inc. is a full-service brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was formed in March 1996. Iorio Altamirano LLP is investigating claims on behalf of defrauded investors who were victims in the GPB funds scheme. The GPB funds were marketed to independent broker-dealers and…

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Iorio Altamirano LLP Investigates DFPG Investments, Inc. Over GPB Funds

DFPG Investments, Inc. is a broker-dealer headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm was formed in 2010. Iorio Altamirano LLP is investigating claims on behalf of defrauded investors who were victims in the GPB funds scheme. The GPB funds were marketed to independent broker-dealers and investment advisers who would,…

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Iorio Altamirano LLP Investigates David A. Noyes & Company Over GPB Funds

David A. Noyes & Company (a.k.a Sanctuary Securities, Inc.) is a broker-dealer headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm was formed in 1978. According to publicly available records filed with the SEC, David A. Noyes & Company likely received sales compensation for selling the GPB funds to retail investors. Iorio Altamirano…

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Iorio Altamirano LLP Investigates Western International Securities, Inc. Over GPB Funds

Western International Securities, Inc. is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser (RIA) headquartered in Pasadena, California.  The firm was formed in April 1995. Iorio Altamirano LLP is investigating claims on behalf of defrauded investors who were victims in the GPB funds scheme. The GPB funds were marketed to independent broker-dealers…

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FINRA Files Enforcement Action Against Former Joseph Stone Capital, LLC. Broker Abdul Rahmani

**Update: November 8, 2021**  On April 15, 2021, FINRA’s Department of Enforcement filed disciplinary proceeding No. 2019063626703 against former Joseph Stone Capital broker Abdul Rahmani.  On October 28, 2021, Mr. Rahmani submitted an Offer of Settlement to FINRA’s Department of Enforcement.  On November 2, 2021, FINRA’s Department of Enforcement and…

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Dawson James Securities, Inc. Sanctioned by FINRA for Charging Customers Excessive Commissions

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has sanctioned Dawson James Securities, Inc. (“Dawson James”) for charging customers excessive commissions.  On April 6, 2021, FINRA and Dawson James entered into a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (“AWC”) whereby Dawson James accepted the following sanctions: a censure; a $20,000 fine; and…

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