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Reflection on My Appearance on The Lead with Jake Tapper

Gana Weinstein’s managing partner, Adam Gana, recently joined Jake Tapper on The Lead with Jake Tapper, discussing the commutation by Donald Trump of the sentence of David Gentile, former CEO of GPB Capital. Gana Weinstein has represented dozens of victims of the GPB fraud, many of whom lost life savings…

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When Clemency Undercuts Justice: What the Gentile Release Means for Investors

On December 1, 2025, the IBTimes published a story covering the controversial commutation of David Gentile, the convicted leader of the massive purported Ponzi scheme spun out of GPB Capital. Gentile had defrauded thousands of investors—raising roughly $1.6 billion on false promises of reliable returns. He began serving a seven-year…

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Washington Post says Gana LLP “will fight tooth and Nail” for Its Clients.

Gana Weinstein LLP represented 19 Claimants in a FINRA arbitration against Anthony Diaz. A panel of arbitrators awarded the Claimants over $4 million. The case was picked up by major publications including the Washington Post and InvestmentNews. Adam Gana, managing partner of Gana Weinstein LLP said his clients “gave their…

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Broker Investigation: VSR Financial Services Advisor Robert Bragg

The investment lawyers of Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating customer complaints against broker Robert Bragg (Bragg). There are at least 4 customer complaints against Bragg. The customer complaints against Bragg allege a number of securities law violations including that the broker made unsuitable investments, misrepresentations, negligence, fraud, and breach of…

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Broker Investigation: VSR Financial Services Advisor Robert Hinz

The investment lawyers of Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating customer complaints against broker Robert Hinz Jr. (Hinz). There are at least 7 customer complaints against Hinz. The customer complaints against Hinz allege a number of securities law violations including that the broker made unsuitable investments, misrepresentations, negligence, fraud, breach of…

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Gana LLP Investigation: Customer Complaints Against Howard Slater

The securities lawyers of Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating customer complaints against broker Howard Slater (Slater). In addition, The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) brought an enforcement action (FINRA No. 2015046156301) against Slater. There are at least 18 customer complaints against Slater and 2 regulatory actions. The customer complaints against…

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SEC Sanctions Gary Arford Over Allegations of Securities Fraud and Misappropriation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought an enforcement action against broker Gary Arford (Arford) resulting in a monetary sanctions of $4,226,684. In addition, according to the BrokerCheck records kept by FINRA, Arford has been the subject of at least 10 customer complaints. The customer complaints against Arford allege unsuitable…

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Broker Investigation: Customer Complaints Against Frank Marinelli

The securities lawyers of Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating customer complaints against Frank Marinelli (Marinelli). According to the BrokerCheck records kept by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Marinelli has been the subject of at least 3 customer complaints, 1 employment termination, 2 judgment or liens, and 1 criminal matter. The…

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FINRA Sanctions Daniel Barthole Over Attempt to Privately Settle a Customer Complaint

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) brought an enforcement action (FINRA No. 2012034393401) against broker Daniel Barthole (Barthole) resulting in a monetary sanction and a suspension. In addition, according to the BrokerCheck records kept by FINRA, Barthole has been the subject of at least 2 customer complaints. The customer complaints…

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FINRA Bars Broker Jeffrey Snyder Over Failure to Respond to Regulator Requests

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) brought and enforcement action (FINRA No. 2015045289901) against broker Jeffrey Snyder (Snyder) resulting a permanent bar from the securities industry. In addition, according to the BrokerCheck records kept by FINRA, Snyder has been the subject of at least 6 customer complaints, and 1 regulatory…

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