Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating Donald Trendley McKiernan For Investment Fraud

Did You Lose Money Because of Donald McKiernan?

Filed: March 15, 2024

Donald McKiernan (also known as Donald T McKiernan) has been the subject of three (3) customer complaints. As an investor, you may be entitled to compensation for losses accrued due to mismanagement of your investments.

Let’s begin our Patil Law Advisor Alert with a summary report on Donald Trendley McKiernan.

Who Is Donald Trendley McKiernan of Landolt Securities, Inc.?

  • Advisor Name: Donald Trendley McKiernan
  • Aliases: Donald T McKiernan
  • CRD: 1305965
  • Location: Lake Bluff, Illinois
  • Current Employer: Landolt Securities, Inc.
  • Previous Firms: Oberweis Securities, Inc., Birkelbach Investment Securities, Inc., and Robert A. Podesta & Co.
  • Number of Known Customer Complaints: 3
  • Can Donald McKiernan Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Can Donald McKiernan’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Highest Damages Allegation: $856,443
  • Highest Settlement: $225,000

If you have suffered investment losses by Donald McKiernan, we strongly encourage you to exercise your rights to experienced legal representation. Recover what is owed to you by retaining a failure to supervise lawyer. Reach out to the legal team at Patil Law, P.C. via the secure online form or call the firm directly toll-free at 1-800-950-6553.

Customer Complaints Filed Against Donald McKiernan For Broker Misconduct

As of this publication date, Donald McKiernan has been the subject of 3 customer disputes. Let’s review them below.

In December 2022, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Donald McKiernan by a customer of Landolt Securities, Inc. alleging negligence/failure to supervise. Per the customer, he/she lost over $856,443 because of Mr. McKiernan’s actions.

In October 2022, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Donald McKiernan by a customer of Landolt Securities, Inc. alleging that Mr. McKiernan solicited her to purchase L-Bonds issued by GWG Holdings, Inc., but instead of purchasing the investment, he misappropriated $110,000. The customer asserts claims against Mr. McKiernan for negligence/failure to supervise and violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Act. Per the customer, she lost over $110,000 because of Mr. McKiernan’s actions. On July 12, 2023, Mr. McKiernan settled the claim for $45,000, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. McKiernan’s employer and/or insurance carrier.

In October 2022, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Donald McKiernan by a customer of Landolt Securities, Inc. alleging that Mr. McKiernan solicited them to purchase L-Bonds issued by GWG Holdings, Inc., but instead of purchasing the investment, he misappropriated $125,000. The customer asserts claims against Mr. McKiernan for negligence/failure to supervise and violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Act. Per the customer, he/she lost over $498,000 because of Mr. McKiernan’s actions. On September 29, 2023, Mr. McKiernan settled the claim for $225,000, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. McKiernan’s employer and/or insurance carrier.

How To File A Claim Against Donald McKiernan of Landolt Securities, Inc. (previously with Oberweis Securities, Inc., Birkelbach Investment Securities, Inc., and Robert A. Podesta & Co.) To Get Your Money Back

If you have questions about Donald McKiernan, Landolt Securities, Inc., Oberweis Securities, Inc., Birkelbach Investment Securities, Inc., Robert A. Podesta & Co., or the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Patil for a free initial consultation via email or toll-free at 1-800-950-6553.