Financial Advisor Complaints

McDermott Investment Services, LLC and its financial advisor Craig E. Fernsler (CRD 5558907) are currently under the spotlight due to serious allegations related to Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investment recommendations. This case serves as a valuable lesson for investors about understanding both their financial advisor’s track record and the complexities behind investment products. Craig E. […]

MWA Financial Services Inc. and its former financial advisor, Corey W Wells, have recently been at the center of a customer dispute that has raised significant concerns about compliance, signature verification, and trust in today’s financial markets. Corey W Wells (CRD #7918279) began his career at MWA Financial Services Inc. in January 2025, but less

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and their registered financial advisor, Corey Steven Elliott (CRD #6482783), are at the center of a pending customer dispute that underscores the significance of clear communication and trust in the financial advisory industry. This situation not only highlights specific responsibilities in handling investments but also brings to light the importance

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and financial advisor Robert David Cohen—also known as Bob Cohen or Rob Cohen—offer a case study in why investors should look beyond credentials and take a closer look at an advisor’s professional history. Based in Melville, New York, Cohen has spent decades in the financial services industry, working for well-known

Netcapital Securities Inc. and broker Coreen Sarah Kraysler are currently the subjects of heightened investor attention due to a pending Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. When choosing a financial advisor, individuals often look for professional credentials, a transparent regulatory record, and a commitment to clients’ best interests. The recent addition of an SEC investigation

Douglas Scott Securities, Inc. broker Jeffrey Douglas Mann is a long-time financial advisor based in Plano, Texas, whose recent legal challenges are prompting renewed scrutiny of oil and gas investment practices. Mann, who has spent decades in the securities industry, is currently the subject of a pending investor lawsuit alleging misconduct tied to complex energy-related

Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and its registered representative Cody John Moran (CRD #6939984) have recently become the center of intense industry attention amid a series of substantial customer disputes relating to the sale of annuity products. Investors, especially those considering purchasing complex financial products, will want to take note of the patterns emerging from these

Drum Capital Corp and financial advisor Clinton Edmund Galloway have come under the regulatory spotlight after recent disciplinary action by FINRA. For Clinton Galloway—once a well-credentialed industry professional—the consequences of failing to respond to regulator inquiries have proven devastating. His situation offers crucial lessons not just for fellow advisors, but also for industry observers and

W&S Brokerage Services, Inc. and its former financial advisor, Christopher Whiteman, are at the center of recent scrutiny after Whiteman resigned from the firm following allegations of unreported outside business activities. While voluntary resignations are a routine part of any industry, when they come on the heels of a regulatory investigation, investors and industry watchers

NYLife Securities LLC and its representative, Christopher Stormont Dodd, are currently the focus of an investor suitability dispute that highlights some essential truths about variable annuities, the regulatory landscape, and best practices when working with a financial advisor. Understanding the facts of this case and the broader context of investment advice can help both new