Tag Archives: Investment Advisers Act
Financial Adviser Induced Investments with False Statements, Stole from Client
According to a press release from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nicholas M. Mitsakos, a California-based financial adviser, stole more than $800,000 from a client. Using his company Matrix Capital Markets, LLC, Mr. Mitsakos took in more than $2 million from the client before siphoning off 40% of the investment for his own… Read More »
NFL Player Files Lawsuit Against Former Financial Advisers
Recently, InvestmentNews.com reported that Pro Bowl NFL player Dez Bryant had filed a breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against his former investment advisers. The lawsuit also accuses his ex-advisers, a group led by current Texas State Senator Royce West, of fraud and gross negligence. All financial advisers have a legal obligation to look out… Read More »
Financial Advisor Accused of Defrauding Professional Athletes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made allegations that a Pittsburgh-based financial advisor victimized several professional athletes. Blazer Capital Management, founded by Louis Martin (Marty) Blazer III, marketed itself as a financial services advisory firm that specialized in handling the needs of high net worth, high profile, individuals. However, the SEC alleges that… Read More »