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Investors' Rights with Robert Pearce

Welcome to Investors' Rights with Robert Pearce, your premier online resource for broker complaints and reviews, customer dispute details, and timely updates on potential stockbroker and investment advisor misconduct.

Created and published by Attorney Robert Wayne Pearce—one of the most experienced investment fraud, securities defense, and FINRA arbitration lawyers nationwide—this website is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of investors. We bring you decades of hands-on legal experience and a track record of recovering over $175 million for clients in investment loss cases.

With over 45 Years of Personal Experience

$21,000,000 Final Judgment for Civil Theft

$7,800,000 Stockbroker Option Fraud Settlement

$6,000,000 Stockbroker Bond & Bond Fund Fraud Settlement

Who This Site Is For

Individual Investors: Seeking to understand possible broker or advisor wrongdoing.
Retirees: Concerned about the management of retirement funds and looking to prevent or recover losses.
Institutions & Organizations: Conducting due diligence on broker backgrounds, compliance, and past complaints.
Legal & Regulatory Community: Journalists, regulators, and industry professionals tracking emerging trends and notable disputes in securities litigation.

Why Choose Investors' Rights with Robert Pearce

Decades of Legal Advocacy: Attorney Pearce’s over 45 years in securities and commodities law translates into unmatched insight and fierce representation.
Proven Results: Our team has earned a national reputation by recovering more than $175 million for clients, including multimillion-dollar awards and settlements.
Comprehensive Coverage: We report on critical broker allegations, terminations, and investor lawsuits, giving you the most current information to protect your financial interests.
Broad Industry Reach: Our attorneys have handled hundreds of FINRA, AAA, and JAMS arbitrations and mediations, spanning nationwide and international jurisdictions.

If you have any questions about potential investment losses or suspect broker misconduct, you’re invited to contact us at (833) 300-6983 for a free, confidential evaluation. We look forward to hearing your story and working together to preserve your rights as an investor.

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Investigations

Feb 11, 2026

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS Broker Patrick James Chirchirillo Under Investigation For Alleged Unsuitable REIT Recommendations and Misleading Statements — FINRA Complaint

Our firm is investigating MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC stockbroker and McAdam LLC investment adviser representative Patrick James Chirchirillo (CRD# 6163577) of Philadelphia for potential investment-related misconduct. Stockbroker’s Career History Based on his FINRA BrokerCheck report, Patrick James Chirchirillo has been registered with the following firms: Patrick James Chirchirillo Fraud Allegations and Investor Complaints Explained FINRA...

Feb 10, 2026

Emerson Equity LLC Broker Wen Che Under Investigation For Alleged Misrepresentations and Omissions in FINRA Arbitration Complaint

Our firm is investigating Emerson Equity LLC broker and investment advisor Wen Che (CRD# 6911319) of Torrance, California for potential investment-related misconduct. Stockbroker’s Career History According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Wen Che has been registered with Emerson Equity LLC since 05/07/2019 (broker registration) and 05/08/2019 (investment adviser registration). Before Emerson Equity, BrokerCheck reflects registration with Independent...

Feb 10, 2026

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC / RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Financial Advisor Jaden S. Gurney Under Investigation For Alleged Failure to Follow Instructions (FINRA Customer Complaint)

Our firm is investigating RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INCRAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. financial advisor and registered representative Jaden S. Gurney (CRD# 6158502) of Richfield, Utah for potential investment-related misconduct. Based on his publicly available registration history, Jaden S. Gurney began his securities registration in 2013 and was regisTRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC (Hurricane, Utah)...

Feb 9, 2026

NYLIFE Securities Financial Advisor Matthew Carmichael Under Investigation For Alleged Unsuitable Variable Annuity Recommendation (FINRA Customer Complaint)

Our firm is investigating NYLIFE Securities financial advisor and registered representative Matthew Ryan Carmichael (CRD# 6886967) of Lakeside, California for potential investment-related misconduct. Financial Advisor’s Career History Based on FINRA BrokerCheck, Matthew Ryan Carmichael has been registered with NYLIFE Securities LLC since September 27, 2018 (branch location listed as Lakeside, CA), and became registered with...

Feb 9, 2026

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Marvin Brent June Under Investigation For Alleged Identity Theft-Related Unauthorized Account Access and Funds Transfers (FINRA Complaint)

Our firm is investigating Edward Jones financial advisor Marvin Brent Jun South Carolina for potential investment-related misconduct. Financial Advisor’s Career History Based on FINRA BrokerCheck, Marvin Brent June has been registered with Edward Jones since May 5, 2011, and has bnt adviser representative with the firm since July 26, 2011. His repos employment with Edward...

Feb 8, 2026

Network 1 Financial Advisors, Inc. Financial Advisor Eric Nicolassy Under Investigation For Excessive and Unsuitable Trading in FINRA Complaint

Our firm is investigating Network 1 Financial Advisors, Inc. financial advisor Eric Edward Nicolassy (CRD# 6244539) of Red Bank, New Jersey for potential investment-related misconduct. Financial Advisor’s Career History According to his public disclosures, Eric Edward Nicolassy has been registered in the securities industry with multiple firms, including International Assets Advisory, LLC (Staten Island, New...

Feb 7, 2026

Emerson Equity LLC Registered Representative Alexander Staverosky Under Investigation For Alleged Unsuitable Real Estate Security Recommendations In FINRA Arbitration Complaint

Our firm is investigating Emerson Equity LLC registered representative Alexander Staverosky (CRD# 7171282) of Englewood, Colorado for potential investment-related misconduct. Financial Advisor’s Career History Based on his FINRA BrokerCheck report, Staverosky is currently registered with Emerson Equity LLC (registered since 04/29/2021) and is also an investment adviser representative with Ridgegate Advisors, LLC (registered since 09/12/2025),...

Feb 7, 2026

Realta Equities Broker Preston Walchli Under Investigation For Alleged Misrepresentations In Alternative Investments — FINRA Complaint

Our firm is investigating Realta Equities stockbroker Preston Alan Walchli (CRD# 7265249) of Scottsdale, Arizona for potential investment-related misconduct. Stockbroker’s Career History According to his FINRA BrokerCheck report, Preston Alan Walchli has been registered with REALTA EQUITIES, INC. since February 8, 2023, working out of the firm’s Scottsdale, Arizona office. Earlier in his career, he...

Feb 6, 2026

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Financial Advisor Alex Paredes-Malaga Under Investigation For Alleged Misrepresentation and Unsuitable Investment Strategy in FINRA Customer Dispute

Our firm is investigating Alex E. Paredes-Malaga (CRD# 7191576), a financial advisor currently registered with Merrill Lynch in Brea, California, for potential investment-related misconduct. Financial Advisor’s Career History BrokerCheck lists Paredes-Malaga’s investment-related employment beginning with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as a Financial Advisor Trainee (FADP) starting in October 2019, and also reflects...

Feb 5, 2026

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC Financial Advisor Samuel Chastain Under Investigation For Alleged Failure to Follow Trade Instructions (FINRA Customer Complaint)

Our firm is investigating J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC financial advisor and registered representative Samuel Chastain (CRD# 7288681) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for potential investment-related misconduct. Financial Advisor’s Career History Based on his publicly available registration history, Samuel Chastain entered the securities industry in 2020 and was registered with PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC (Austin, Texas) from October...