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Bakhtiari & Harrison Investigates Claims On Behalf of Retail Properties of America Investors

Bakhtiari & Harrison, a leading securities arbitration law firm is investigation claims against LPL Financial based on investor losses in Retail Properties of America, formerly known as Inland Western Real Estate Investment Trust (NYS: RPAI), and other illiquid alternative investments. Illiquid REITS are sometimes recommended to retirees seeking low-risk, income-producing portfolios to safeguard their principal […]

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. In March 2023, First Republic Bank filed […]

FINRA Issues Sanctions Against Matt Ward 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 Matt […]

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 […]

Understanding Investment Losses: The Case of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc.

At Bakhtiari & Harrison, we are currently scrutinizing the significant financial downturn of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc (NASDAQ: WHLR), which has seen its stock value decline dramatically from around $53 to just a few cents over the years. This severe drop has adversely affected numerous investors, particularly elderly individuals who sought to protect […]