Securities law firm Carmel, Milazzo & DiChiara LLP (CMD) is investigating claims against VFG Securities and securities broker Jason Bryce Vanclef for over-concentration and failure to supervise in in connection with the recommendation and sale of illiquid alternative investments, such as non-traded direct participation programs (DPPs) and non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs).  According to Mr. Vanclef’s FINRA BrokerCheck, he has been the subject of at least six (6) customer complaints.

VFG Securities and Jason Bryce Vanclef allegedly falsely claimed that non-traded direct participation programs (DPPs) and non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) provided both solid returns and capital preservation, according to the regulator. Vanclef allegedly promoted these illiquid alternative investments through a book he had written and peddled at company events. In the book, Vanclef allegedly claimed that investors could “reasonably achieve 8-12% results” with non-traded DPPs and non-traded REITs.

VFG also allegedly lacked any supervisory system from November 2009 to June 2013 to ensure that clients weren’t overly concentrated in such alternative investments, with at least two customers holding 90% of their net worth in just five non-traded DPP and non-traded REIT investments.  From November 2010 to June 2012, VFG allegedly received around 95% of its revenue from the sales of the two instruments. The regulator fined VFG $50,000 and suspended Vanclef from the industry for 10 days.

If you or someone you know lost money investing with VFG Securities and/or Jason Vanclef , you may be entitled to recover your investment losses through FINRA arbitration. CMD accepts cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if you get paid.  Your time to file a claim may be limited, so contact us today at (212) 658-0458 or contact@cmdllp.com for a free and confidential case evaluation.