Federal Litigation

World Trade Financial Corporation – Fort Lauderdale, Florida Section 5 and Unregistered Sale of Securities FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 25, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a self-regulatory authority assigned the responsibility, by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to license, regulate and discipline securities broker/dealers and their employees, including account executives. In the event that FINRA elects to institute an enforcement action, firms and licensed individuals have the responsibility to reflect such action on their U-4 and/or U-5 filings, which can be viewed on the FINRA website under the broker-check section of the site or by viewing the monthly disciplinary information also provided on the FINRA site.

The monthly disciplinary information is referenced on the FINRA site generally in alphabetical order. This post relates to the following company or individuals. If the reader would like to review the entire FINRA release or the broker-check information concerning this matter, you can follow these highlighted links:

June 2014 Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions

HLM Securities and Terrance Hennessy – Boca Raton, Florida Unapproved Outside Business Activity and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 25, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a self-regulatory authority assigned the responsibility, by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to license, regulate and discipline securities broker/dealers and their employees, including account executives. In the event that FINRA elects to institute an enforcement action, firms and licensed individuals have the responsibility to reflect such action on their U-4 and/or U-5 filings, which can be viewed on the FINRA website under the broker-check section of the site or by viewing the monthly disciplinary information also provided on the FINRA site.

The monthly disciplinary information is referenced on the FINRA site generally in alphabetical order. This post relates to the following company or individuals. If the reader would like to review the entire FINRA release or the broker-check information concerning this matter, you can follow these highlighted links:

June 2014 Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions

Investment Newsletters – South Florida Investment Newsletter Fraud and Misrepresentation Litigation and FINRA Arbitration Attorney

Published on: June 11, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton, Florida Investment Newsletter Fraud and Misrepresentation Litigation and Arbitration Attorney:

Investment newsletters come in many forms. They may be found online or in hard copy; they may be available for a fee or free of charge. Some newsletters address general securities topics, such as which types of stocks, bonds, or funds might make good investments. Others may provide commentary and analysis about particular companies, investment products, or financial trends.

While many investment newsletters are legitimate, some are used to carry out schemes designed to deceive investors. Such schemes can include:

FAQs Equity Indexed Annuities – Boca Raton, Florida Annuity Twisting and Fraud FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 11, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Equity Indexed Annuities – Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach, Florida Annuity Twisting and Fraud FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

An equity indexed annuity is a fixed annuity, either immediate or deferred, that earns interest or provides benefits that are linked to an external equity reference or an equity index. The value of the index might be tied to a stock or other equity index. One of the most commonly used indices is the Standard & Poors 500 Composite Stock Price Index, which is an equity index. The value of any index varies from day to day and is not predictable. When you buy an equity indexed annuity you own an insurance contract. You are not buying shares of any stock index.

Please keep in mind that the above information is being provided for educational purposes only. It is not designed to be complete in all material respects. Thus, it should not be relied upon as providing legal or investment advice. If you have any questions concerning the contents of this post, you should contract a qualified professional.

Richard Olive, Susan Olive and We The People, Inc. – Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida Charitable Fraud Litigation and Arbitration Attorney

Published on: May 29, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Margate, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton Charitable Gift Fraud and Misrepresentation and Elder Abuse and Exploitation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Richard K. Olive and Susan L. Olive, Civil Action No. 2:13-civ-14047 (S.D. Fla.); Securities and Exchange Commission v. William G. Reeves, Esq., Civ. No. 2:13-cv-14048 (S.D. Fla.)

Husband and Wife Agree to $2 Million Settlement in Florida-Based Charity Fraud Case

Neal V. Goyal – Boca Raton, Florida Investment Fund Manager Fraud and Mismanagement FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: May 29, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

South Florida, including Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach Investment Fund Manager Fraud and Ponzi Scheme FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Neal V. Goyal, et al., Civil Action No. 1:14-cv-03900 (N.D. Illinois)

SEC Charges Chicago-Based Investment Fund Manager with Stealing Investor Money and Conducting Ponzi Scheme

FAQs Annuity – South Florida Elder, Senior and Retirement Financial Abuse FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: May 23, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach and Jupiter, Palm City and Stuart Florida Senior, Elder and Retirement Financial Abuse and Probate FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

FAQs – Annuity:

An annuity is a contract in which an insurance company makes a series of income payments at regular intervals in return for a premium or premiums you have paid. Annuities are most often bought for future retirement income. Only an annuity can pay an income stream that can be guaranteed to last as long as you live.

Micricap and Penny Stock Fraud and Misrepresentation – South Florida FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: May 22, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida Penny and Microcap Stock Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced the latest in a series of cases against microcap companies, officers, and promoters arising out of a joint law enforcement investigation to unearth penny stock schemes with roots in South Florida.

In complaints filed in federal court in Miami, the SEC charged five penny stock promoters with conducting various manipulation schemes involving undisclosed payments to induce purchases of a microcap stock to generate the false appearance of market interest. The SEC also charged a Massachusetts-based microcap company and the CEO with orchestrating a pair of illicit kickback schemes and an insider trading scheme involving the company’s stock. A stock promoter in Texas is charged for his role in the insider trading scheme.

Gaeton S. Della Penna – South Florida Private Placement and Private Investment Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: May 21, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Lantana, Florida Private Placment and Private Investment Fraud, Misrepresentation and Mismanagement FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Gaeton S. Della Penna et al., Civil Action No. 8:14-CV-1203T30MAP

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed charges against Gaeton “Guy” S. Della Penna of Sarasota, Florida for engaging in a scheme to defraud investors who purchased securities in his private investment funds.

Allen Ross Smith – Prime Bank Scheme and Unregistered Sales of Securities – Fort Lauderdale Securities and Investment Fraud and Misrepresentation Attorney

Published on: May 2, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Hollywood, Davie and Fort Lauderdale Securities and Investment Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Allen Ross Smith, Civil Action No. 1:14-cv-192 (D.N.H. May 2, 2014)

SEC Charges Florida Lawyer in Connection with Multi-Million Dollar Prime Bank Scheme