Chicago-based Stoltmann Law Offices is investigating claims of investment fraud against Altoona, Wisconsin based investment adviser, Michael Shillin. According to FINRA, the national regulator for brokers and brokerage firms, Shillin was registered with Alliance Global Partners from May 2018 until he submitted his resignation on October 2, 2020. Previously, Shillin was registered with Raymond James Financial, from where he was terminated for cause, according to FINRA.
Brokerage firms like AGP and Raymond James have legal obligations to supervise and monitor the conduct of their financial advisors. Legally, individual brokers like Shillin are an extension of their firms, so long as their conduct is performed within the course and scope of providing investment advice. If you are a victim of any of Shillin’s misconduct, you have rights and could have a claim to pursue against the brokerage firm he was registered with at the time.
On December 21, 2020, FINRA barred Mr. Shillin from the securities industry permanently for filing to respond to a request for information under FINRA Rule 8210. According to FINRA, Shillin was alleged to have falsified documents and emails in connection with a phony life insurance policy. He is also alleged to have represented to a client that he bought shares of Space-X for their account but instead may have converted the funds. Instead of cooperating with FINRA with respect to the agency’s investigation into these allegations made by clients, Mr. Shillin chose to accept a lifetime ban from the securities industry.
Clients who believe they may be victims of investment fraud should contact an attorney experienced in representing investors in FINRA arbitration claims. These claims can take the form of negligence or fraud claims and typically take about 12 months from start to resolution. If you are the victim of investment fraud, please contact Stoltmann Law Offices for a no obligation, free initial consultation with an experienced securities attorney. Call 312-332-4200. We represent our clients on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not get paid until you do!
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