Louis Goff Barred after Securities Fraud Allegations
According to an article in Investment News, broker Louis Goff, formerly registered with Wells Fargo Advisors, was reportedly barred from the securities industry this week after allegations of securities fraud.
Louis Goff allegedly failed to provide the requested documents in an investigation by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly filed a civil law enforcement action in September 2023 against Phoenix Outsourced Development, LLC (Phoenix), Edger Solutions Management, LLC (Edger Management) and six individuals, including Goff. Between June 2019 and April 2020, Goff and the other defendants allegedly raised over $2.1 million from at least 49 investors by offering subscription agreements in two investment funds.
Goff and the others allegedly misled investors about the profitability of the investment funds, claiming guaranteed profits from a high-yield foreign currency (Forex) trading program operated by the funds, namely POD Solutions, LLC and Edger Solutions, LLC . They purportedly provided false information about fees, profit calculations, and the funds’ performance to investors. Additionally, they reportedly deceived investors by creating fake monthly account statements showing inflated values.
The Defendants allegedly failed to disclose that the person supposed to run the Forex trading program was a convicted felon with a history of securities fraud. These actions violated federal securities laws that prevent fraud.
Goff is reportedly facing charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and agreed to a $60,000 penalty and to stop selling securities. He allegedly misled investors about the profits they’d make through two entities, Phoenix and Edger Management. He and two others were charged with falsifying account statements, misappropriating funds, and failure to disclose crucial information to investors.
FINRA BrokerCheck: Louis Goff
The FINRA BrokerCheck tool is a free online tool that allows investors to research and verify the background and credentials of financial brokers, brokerage firms, and investment advisors registered with FINRA.
According to Louis Goff’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, he reportedly has 3 disclosures on his broker record, including a personal bankruptcy filed in 2014.
Goff was reportedly affiliated with the following firms during his career, among others:
09/12/2011 – 10/25/2023, WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC (CRD#:19616), SALT LAKE CITY, UT,
B, 04/17/2008 – 10/09/2009, HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, INC. (CRD#:4031), SALT LAKE CITY, UT
B, 09/07/2005 – 04/14/2008, LINCOLN FINANCIAL ADVISORS CORPORATION (CRD#:3978), OGDEN, UT
Filing a Complaint against your Brokerage Firm
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