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Variable Annuities Sold With “Guarantees” Under Investigation by Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Office

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is investigating claims on behalf of investors who were sold variable annuities with “guarantees”. Variable annuities are one of the most complex products on the street. Investment professionals often represent that there are certain guaranteed returns offered with certain variable annuities. However, these so-called guarantees are misleading. Annuities are not FDIC insured so investors are subject to the credit risk of the issuer. Furthemore, many of the guaranteed income features being sold to investors usually require the investor to forgo the principal investment in exchange for an income stream. Of course the income stream is also subject to credit risk of the issuer. As a result, many investors, particularly those that have purchased CD’s have been misled regarding the safety of the variable annuity they are being sold. Not surprising, variable annuities are one of the highest commission products on the street. If you have lost $100,000 or more in variable annuities you may have a claim for recovery.

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is a leading securities law firm helping recover for variable annuity losses. For a free evaluation of your case, call us to set up an appointment in our office (1-239-221-8401).

David Lerner Apple REITS Under Investigation by Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Office

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is investigating claims on behalf of investors who have suffered substantial losses investing in David Lerner’s Apple REITs. Apple REITs are proprietary products sold to investors seeking income. Investors believed they were purchasing safe alternatives to CD’s. Unfortunately, David Lerner Apple REITs are illiquid, non-traded REITs that have suffered dramatic losses. FINRA has filed a regulatory complaint against David Lerner regarding its sale and marketing practices of the Apple REITs to investors. If you have lost $100,000 or more in David Lerner Apple REITs you may have a claim for recovery.

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is a leading securities law firm helping recover for REIT losses. For a free evaluation of your case, call us to set up an appointment in our office (1-239-221-8401).

Jeffrey Scott Donner Under Investigation By Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is investigating claims on behalf of investors suffering large losses as a result of Mr. Donner’s unauthorized trading. Mr. Donner is a former financial advisor with Cape Securities, Aura Financial, and Saxony Securities. Mr. Donner recently agreed to a permanent bar from the securities industry with FINRA and the State of Florida. According to FINRA’s disciplinary notice release Mr. Donner entered into unauthorized trades on behalf of his clients and communicated with clients through his personal email.

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is a leading securities law firm helping investors in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Marco Island recover for investment misconduct. For a free evaluation of your case, call us to set up an appointment in our office (1-239-221-8401).

Ten Important Questions To Ask Your Investment Professional

1.   How are you compensated?
2.   How long have you been in the securities business?
3.   How often will you review my portfolio?
4.   What types of investments do you offer?
5.   What are you investing in personally?
6.   Do you sell proprietary products?
7.   What types of research do you rely upon in making recommendations?
8.   Do you make individual stock recommendations?
9.   Do you sell stocks to investors where your firm is a market maker?
10.   Does your firm underwrite investments that it sells to its retail clients?

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is a leading securities law firm and is here to help you recover your investment losses.  For a free evaluation of your case, please call us to set an appointment in our office (1-239-221-8401)  or complete our free consultation form online.

Amidee Capital and Inland American REITs Under Investigation by Naples Securities Law Firm Gilman Law LLP

Naples Florida Securities Law Firm Gilman Law LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors who suffered substantial losses investing in Amidee Capital and the Inland American REITs. Amidee and Inland American are non-traded REITs. Non-traded REITs have substantial liquidity and redemption risks that were unknown to most investors. In addition, Inland American and Amidee invested in speculative, mortgage, bridge, and mezzanine loans. As a result, investors suffered substantial losses. If you have lost $100,000 or more in any combination of REIT investments you may have a claim for recovery. The nature of non-traded REITs has caused FINRA to issue an Non-Traded REIT Investor Alert to inform investors as to the risks associated with publicly registered non-exchange traded REITs.

If you have suffered substantial losses investing in a non-traded REIT, the Naples Florida Securities Law Firm Gilman Law LLP is a leading securities law firm that can help you recover your non-traded REIT losses. For a free evaluation of your case, call us to set up an appointment in our office (1-239-221-8401) or complete our free consultation form online.

Church Bond Sales Under Investigation by Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Office

Church Bonds | Unrated, Unsecured, Large Losses and Substantial Risk

Church Bonds | Unrated, Unsecured, Large Losses and Substantial Risk

The Naples Florida office of the Securities Law Firm Gilman Law LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors who suffered substantial losses investing in church bonds. Church bond investments tend to be unrated, unsecured debt investments with substantial risk of loss. Unfortunately, church bonds are sold as safe investments with above average interest rates. If you have lost $100,000 or more in any combination of church bond investments you may have a claim for recovery.

The Naples Florida Securities Law Firm Gilman Law LLP is a leading securities law firm helping individuals and institutions recover from church bond losses. For a free evaluation of your case, call us to set up an appointment in our office (239) 221-8401 or complete our free consultation form online.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) Under Investigation by Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Office

Substantial Liquidity and Redemption Risks Associated with REITs

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is investigating claims on behalf of investors who suffered substantial losses investing in Behringer Harvard, Inland Western, and Wells REITs. These REITs have substantial liquidity and redemption risks that many investors did not know or understand. If you have lost $100,000 or more in any combination of REIT investments you may have a claim for recovery.

About Gilman Law LLP

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is a leading securities law firm helping recover for REIT losses. For a free evaluation of your case, call us to set up an appointment in our office (1-239-221-8401) or visit our website and complete the online free consultation form.

State Street Mortgage Securities Under Investigation by Naples Florida Office of Gilman Law LLP

Inflated Prices in State Street Mortgage Securities

The Naples Florida Office of Gilman Law LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors who suffered substantial losses investing in State Street mortgage securities. Upon information and belief, State Street made material misrepresentations and omissions regarding the risk of investing in mortgage securities. Accordingly, investors paid inflated prices for speculative investments. If you have lost $250,000 or more in State Street mortgage securities you may have a claim for recovery.

About the Securities Lawyers at Gilman Law LLP

The Naples Florida Office of Securities Law Firm Gilman Law LLP is a leading securities law firm helping investors recover for mortgage securities losses. For a free evaluation of your case, call us at (239) 221-8401 to set up an appointment in our office, or complete our free consultation form online.

Top 5 Risks of Thinly Traded OTC Stocks

1.      Trade in light volume

2.      Large spreads between the bid and ask prices

3.      Prices easily manipulated

4.      Subject to less regulatory oversight than NASDAQ and NYSE stocks

5.      Your broker profits from selling you these stocks out of their inventory

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is a leading securities law firm helping local investors in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Marco Island recover for market losses.  For a free evaluation of your case, call us to set up an appointment in our office (1-239-221-8401).

Top 5 Risks of Reinvesting Dividends

1.      Increases the position’s concentration in your portfolio

2.      If the investment declines you suffer greater losses

3.      Unless the investment increases there is little to no benefit for the reinvestment

4.      The dividends are treated as income

5.      You have tax liability on the dividend reinvestment even if the investment declines

Gilman Law LLP’s Naples Florida Office is a leading securities law firm helping local investors in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Marco Island recover for market losses. For a free evaluation of your case, call us to set up an appointment in our office (1-239-221-8401).