Erez Law is currently investigating brokers nationwide who recommended that their customers invest in GPB Capital Holdings.
According to public records, in August 2018, GPB Capital Holdings, a seller of high-risk, high-commission private placements, ceased raising capital from investors. GPB Capital Holdings missed sending the SEC financial reports on April 30, 2018, and is now straightening out the accounting for two of its larger funds – GPB Holdings II and GPB Automotive Portfolio. It is reported that GPB Capital Holdings raised $600- $800 million from 4,000 investors through independent brokerage firms and claims to have raised $1.5 billion in total. Additionally, the Massachusetts Securities Division is investigating 63 broker-dealers who allegedly sold private placement investments of GPB Capital Holdings, including:
- Royal Alliance Associates Inc.
- Sagepoint Financial Inc.
- FSC Securities Corp.
- Woodbury Financial Services Inc.
GPB Capital Holdings was launched in 2013 with a focus on buying auto dealerships. According to the SEC, GPB Automotive Portfolio raised $622.1 million from wealthy investors since 2013, with a minimum investment of $100,000. GPB Holdings II has raised $645.8 million since 2015. GPB Holdings II and GPB Automotive Portfolio together have paid brokers $100.1 million in commissions at a rate of 7.9%.
Pursuant to FINRA Rules, member firms are responsible for supervising a broker’s activities during the time the broker is registered with the firm. Therefore, brokerage firms around the country may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by their customers.
Erez Law represents investors in the United States for claims against brokers and brokerage firms for wrongdoing. If you have experienced investment losses, please call us at 888-840-1571 or complete our contact form for a free consultation. Erez Law is a nationally recognized law firm representing individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutions in claims against brokerage firms, banks, and insurance companies on a contingency fee basis.
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