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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Joseph Barbour (Barbour), currently employed by Encompass More Investments, LLC has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Barbour’s most recent customer complaint alleges that Barbour recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $42,430.00  on March 23, 2020.

Customer purchased structured note in February, 2020. Following receipt of account statement, customer complained to the firm that the investment was unsuitable for her because of the fluctuation in value and her risk tolerance. Customer liquidated the position before her complaint was received by the firm, locking in the market loss.

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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Joel Beeson (Beeson), previously employed by Bbva Securities INC. has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Beeson’s most recent customer complaint alleges that Beeson recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $42,430.00  on March 23, 2020.

Customer purchased structured note in February, 2020. Following receipt of account statement, customer complained to the firm that the investment was unsuitable for her because of the fluctuation in value and her risk tolerance. Customer liquidated the position before her complaint was received by the firm, locking in the market loss.

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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Bret Hartman (Hartman), currently employed by Cetera Wealth Services, LLC has been subject to at least 6 disclosable events. These events include 6 customer complaints. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Hartman’s most recent customer complaint alleges that Hartman recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $6,000.00  on August 10, 2020.

Customer alleges misrepresentation and unsuitability of structured product investment.

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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Anthony D’angelo (D’angelo), currently employed by Fmsbonds, INC. has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), D’angelo’s most recent customer complaint alleges that D’angelo recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $25,000.00 on September 24, 2024.

In the wake of the pandemic, customer alleges that he wanted to sell his bond position during their technical default/bankruptcy when there was still a market for them mid 2022 . Now 2024 there is no market and the bonds have not been restructured. Alleges broker did not follow instructions, provided poor information and customer service.

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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Justin Sheik (Sheik), currently employed by First Citizens Investor Services, INC. has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Sheik’s most recent customer complaint alleges that Sheik recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $13,700.00 on February 27, 2026.

Client alleges poor recommendation/poor advice regarding Structured Capital Strategies Plus 21 Series B investment. Activity dates 02/17/2026-02/17/2026

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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Raymond Chera (Chera), currently employed by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Chera’s most recent customer complaint alleges that Chera recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on April 10, 2026.

Claimant, by her attorney, alleges that an unnamed structured note investment recommended to Claimant was not in keeping with her investment objectives/risk tolerance, and that full disclosure regarding the investment was not made to her.

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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Michael Lader (Lader), currently employed by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Lader’s most recent customer complaint alleges that Lader recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $100,000.00 on April 17, 2026.

Customer alleges that in December 2021 the registered representative recommended a 1035 exchange into a Variable Universal Life and the purchase of a variable long-term care product that were unsuitable, improperly structured, and intended to generate commissions. The allegations include failure to provide an illustrated rider and underfunding leading to declining value.

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Adam Gana, Managing Partner of Gana Weinstein LLP and former President of PIABA, was recently featured on the PRETEND Podcast with Javier Leiva, where he provided a detailed analysis of the GPB Capital fraud and its broader implications for investor protection.

The episode can be accessed here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fxoD289aLXm52BZI6yCdi?si=32c7b857307641e0

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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Elio Rey (Rey), currently employed by Truist Investment Services, INC. has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Rey’s most recent customer complaint alleges that Rey recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on October 14, 2025.

Client alleged that prior to selling him a structured product linked to gold and silver, the FA did not educate him on the liquidity risk. Moreover, client indicated he requested to invest in gold and silver and not a structured note.

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The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating BrokerCheck records reports that Broker Patrick Cusick (Cusick), currently employed by LPL Financial LLC has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Cusick’s most recent customer complaint alleges that Cusick recommended unsuitable investments in structured products and makes allegations concerning misconduct relating to the handling of the customer’s accounts.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $22,000.00 on September 18, 2025.

Claimant alleges misrepresentation associated with the purchase of a structured note which resulted in losses.

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