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News Releases

Jun 22
2026

Jeramy E. Heintz Appointed Texas Securities Commissioner

AUSTIN — The Texas State Securities Board has appointed Jeramy E. Heintz as Securities Commissioner, effective June 18, 2026. Heintz, a 12-year veteran of the agency, served as Director of Enforcement. Since joining the State Securities Board in 2013, he has advanced through a series of leadership...
Jun 15
2026

Texas State Securities Board Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by Promoting Investor Protection and Fraud Prevention

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) joins organizations across the nation in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness of the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. Financial exploitation...
Jun 9
2026

Texas State Securities Board Enters Emergency Order Against Southlake Real Estate Investment Firm

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas State Securities Board (“TSSB”) has entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order against Lasater Capital, LLC, its principals Shiloh Boone Lasater and Tie Glenn Lasater, to stop the alleged offer and sale of securities through materially misleading statements and omissions...
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Enforcement Actions: Administrative

Jun 9
2026

Order No. ENF-26-CDO-1898

In the Matter of Lasater Capital, LLC, Shiloh Boone Lasater aka Boone Lasater, and Tie Glenn Lasater: Emergency Cease and Desist Order

Jun 3
2026

Order No. ENF-26-CDO-1897

In the Mater of BG Wealth Sharing LTD, DSJ Exchange PTY Ltd, GB Wealth Sharing Group LLC, Thaddious Thomas, and Gagandeep Sarkaria: Emergency Cease and Desist Order

Jun 1
2026

Order No. ENF-26-CDO-1896

In the Matter of E-Estate Group, Inc., Brandon Stephenson, Mike Hamilton, Karoll Peterson, and Darrell Porter: Emergency Cease and Desist Order

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Enforcement Actions: Criminal & Civil

Jul 16
2025

Joshua Allen, Michael Cox, and Brooklynn Chandler Willy Indicted on Federal Charges

On July 2, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment, recently unsealed, charging Joshua Allen of Lubbock, Texas, Michael Cox of Lubbock, Texas, and Brooklynn Chandler Willy, of San Antonio, Texas, each with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit...
Oct 29
2021

Former Registered Securities Professional Entered a Plea to Securities Fraud and other Crimes

On October 29, 2021, Derrick R. Trussell (CRD No. 5197550) entered a plea of no contest to securities fraud, securing execution of a document by deception and misapplication of fiduciary property in Cause No. 2019-CR-5767B, in the 175th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas. Trussell was...
Oct 28
2021

Warning to Victims of Rare Earth Exploration LLC, Bradley Sherman Haycraft and Timothy Taylor

The Texas State Securities Board is warning investors in Rare Earth Exploration LLC about a fake financial settlement scam involving the Gordon Black & Associates Law Firm and International Corporate Entity Inc. Scammers claiming to be employees of Gordon Black & Associates are contacting investors...
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Publications

Texas Investor Guide Cover

Texas Investor Guide

Strategies for Investing Wisely and Avoiding Financial Fraud

Nest Egg, IRA, 401k, Money

Everyone's Investment Guide

A six-part online presentation covering Making Investments, the Principles of Investing, Investing for a Secure Retirement, Planning Withdrawals, and Avoiding Scams.

Cover

Financial Field Manual

A Personal Finance Guide for Military Families

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