Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes are often mistaken for one another because both ultimately collapse once the flow of new money slows. That similarity, however, obscures critical differences. The confusion…
Read More Dr. Craig McCann and his firm, Securities Litigation Consulting Group, examined the Walton Land Fund 3 private placement and determined that “Walton launders extraordinary fees through property transactions and reports…
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Some FINRA-licensed brokerage firms sold investments in private placements sponsored by Walton Holdings. These investments were particularly speculative, with high enumerated and hidden costs. Investors in Walton Land Fund 3…
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides a forum for mediation and arbitration to resolve disagreements and protect investors. In general, a dispute based on your financial advisor’s misconduct could…
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Oakes and Fosher is investigating Rene Javier Castro with Great Point Capital and previously with Center Street Securities for the sale of GWG Bonds. Rene Javier Castro was recently the…
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Oakes & Fosher Wins Million Dollar Case Against Brokerage Firm for the Activities of Stockbroker Marc Korsch In the only arbitration tried to date involving the actions of stockbroker Marc…
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Whenever there is a public panic, you can bet that there are wrongdoers behind the scenes looking to exploit the vulnerable and line their own pockets. A statement released on…
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There is a fairly new type of investment strategy making the rounds among large investment firms that is garnering a lot of negative attention. This strategy involves trading uncovered short…
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