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First Republic Bank Investor Loss Recovery: Options to Consider

Bakhtiari & Harrison is investigating claims on behalf of customers of First Republic Securities customers whose financial advisors recommended investments in First Republic Bank stock which declined during the banking crisis in May 2023. Regulators seized First Republic Bank, which was purchased by JP Morgan and later closed. First Republic Bank Investor Claims Investigation In […]

Matt Ward FINRA Issues Sanctions for Unauthorized Discretionary Trading

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has announced disciplinary action against Matt Ward (CRD #2075525), fining him $5,000 and suspending him from association with any FINRA member in all capacities for 15 business days. This action follows findings that Ward exercised discretion in customer accounts without obtaining the necessary written authorization. Background and Findings Concerning […]

Financial Advisor, Financial Planner, NBA Agent, And Previously Convicted Fraudster Charged With Schemes To Defraud Professional Basketball Players

Four Professional Basketball Players Defrauded of Over $13 Million Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced the unsealing of a six-count Indictment charging DARRYL COHEN, BRIAN […]

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 […]

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 […]