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Spring Hills Holdings Investigation

If you are an investor dealing with losses related to Springhill and seeking guidance or representation, understanding the role and expertise of Bakhtiari & Harrison could be crucial. Many investors have found themselves grappling with significant financial setbacks, and finding the right legal support can make a substantial difference in managing these challenges effectively. Bakhtiari […]

SEC Charges President/CCO of Prophecy Asset Management Advisory Firm with Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged John Hughes, president and chief compliance officer of registered investment adviser Prophecy Asset Management LP, for his involvement in a multi-year fraud that concealed losses of hundreds of millions of dollars from investors. Prophecy Asset Management advised multiple hedge funds and reported more than $500 million in assets […]

CFP Board Suspends Brian R. Gilder

On March 24, 2023, CFP Board Counsel filed a Motion for Interim Suspension Order (Motion) pursuant to Article 2.1.a.1. of CFP Board’s Procedural Rulesrequesting that a Hearing Panel of CFP Board’s Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (DEC) issue an Interim Suspension Order against Mr. Gilder, who was charged with Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Wire […]

John Nicholas Matson Barred by FINRA

John Nicholas Matson (CRD #1796541) has been barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities. The sanction was issued following an Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) agreement in which Matson consented to the findings without admitting or denying them. The bar comes as a result of Matson’s refusal to provide documents and information […]

Blackstone Blocked BREIT Investor Withdrawals

Blackstone Inc recently announced it has blocked investors from cashing out their investments in its $71 billion real estate income trust (BREIT) as the firm struggles with a surge in redemption requests. In February, BREIT fulfilled $1.4 billion in redemption requests, covering only 35% of the approximately $3.9 billion total requests for the month, according […]