Peiffer Wolf is currently investigating potential claims against Mike Haffling of Verus Capital Management for his recommendation of GPB Capital Holdings funds and potentially other alternative investments. GPB Investigation – Over the course of the year, multiple lawsuits have been filed and regulatory matters have been initiated alleging that GPB Capital Holdings has been engaged in wrongdoing. Most notably, former GPB Holdings operating partner, Patrick Dibre alleged that “losses occasioned by GPB were in fact caused by a very complicated and manipulative Ponzi scheme.”  The claim further alleges that “GPB paid its investors significant returns based upon falsified financial information.” If you invested in any GPB Capital Holdings Fund, contact Peiffer Wolf immediately.

According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck, Mike Haffling’s report shows the following 2 Customer Disputes and no longer shows the May 2018 Customer Dispute which was expunged from his record:

• July, 2020 – Customer Dispute – Settled for $55,000. Allegations: “Kalos Capital did not conduct reasonable due diligence and review the issuer’s representations and disclosure prior to recommending the investment.”
• April, 2020 – Customer Dispute – Damage Amount Requested $150,000. Allegations: “numerous violations of FINRA rules” and “lack of proper due diligence and high commissions.”
• May, 2018 – Customer Dispute – Settled for $12,000. Allegation: “Recommendation of unsuitable investments.” This customer dispute and settlement was recently expunged from his record.

To review Mike Haffling’s BrokerCheck report, click here:

https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/5133150

*BrokerCheck is run by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA)

Mike Haffling and the GPB Lawsuit

Multiple lawsuits have been filed and multiple regulatory matters have been initiated, alleging that GPB Capital Holdings has been engaged in wrongdoing.  A former GPB Holdings partner alleged that “GPB paid its investors significant returns based upon falsified financial information”.

Our investigation into the various GPB private placement funds includes, but is not limited to: GPB Automotive Portfolio LP, GPB Cold Storage LP, GPB Eurobond Finance PLC, GPB Holdings II LP, GPB Holdings III LP, GPB Holdings Qualified LP, GPB Holdings LP, GPB NYC Development LP, GPB Scientific LLC, GPB Waste Management LP, GPB Waste Management Fund LP, and many more.

Financial advisors (brokers) have a legal obligation and regulatory obligation to recommend only suitable investments that are appropriate for their individual clients. Their broker-dealer (employing brokerage firm) has a legal obligation and regulatory obligation to supervise the financial advisor’s sales practices and dealings with clients. To the extent that any of these duties are breached, the customer may be entitled to a recovery of his or her investment losses.

Based on our experience, we believe that there are more investors who have been the victims of Mike Haffling’s alleged broker misconduct and investment fraud. If you invested with Mike Haffling of Verus Capital Management, you should  contact Peiffer Wolf and Meyer Wilson immediately for a FREE Consultation.

Learn more about the GPB Investor Lawsuit here: https://gpblawyer.com/gpb-investor-lawsuit/

Peiffer Wolf and Meyer Wilson are currently investigating Mike Haffling of Verus’s practices, as well as the products he recommended to individual investors. Concerns about possible broker misconduct and investment fraud are serious, and we are committed to fighting on behalf of investors. Contact Us Today for a FREE Consultation. 888-390-6491.