Renowned securities arbitration attorney August M. Iorio is proud to announce the launch of his new law firm, Iorio Law PLLC, a premier boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to investor advocacy, securities arbitration, and whistleblower representation. Based in New York, NY, the firm represents investors and retirement savers nationwide who have suffered financial losses due to securities fraud, stockbroker negligence, and financial advisor negligence.

With a proven track record of handling over 700 cases and recovering nearly $100 million for harmed investors, Mr. Iorio brings unparalleled expertise to his new venture. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business with a B.S. in Finance and Seattle University School of Law with a J.D., he has established himself as a leading advocate in securities law. His career highlights include serving as a law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington and contributing to policy development as a Director on the Board of the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA). Mr. Iorio is also a frequent speaker at legal conferences and law schools and engages with policymakers to strengthen investor protections.

As part of its launch, Iorio Law PLLC is actively investigating several high-profile cases to help investors recover losses:

• GWG L Bonds: In January 2025, Mr. Iorio obtained an arbitration award against a control person of a California brokerage firm for selling risky GWG L Bonds (FINRA Case No. 24-00004). GWG L Bond investors who suffered losses due to GWG Holdings Inc.’s speculative and illiquid L Bonds, sold without adequate risk disclosures, may pursue claims through FINRA arbitration. Mr. Iorio has already recovered millions of dollars for affected investors. Iorio Law PLLC encourages all GWG L Bond investors to visit its GWG L Bond Investor Recovery Center to learn more about their recovery options.
  
  
  
  
• Robinhood Trading Restrictions: Mr. Iorio achieved a groundbreaking victory against Robinhood Financial and Robinhood Securities, marking the first successful arbitration award for a retail investor harmed by Robinhood’s January 2021 "meme stock" trading restrictions (FINRA Case No. 21-01206). Iorio Law PLLC continues to represent numerous investors harmed by Robinhood’s controversial January 2021 trading restrictions on "meme stocks" such as GameStop (GME) and AMC. These restrictions resulted in significant investor losses and have been found to stem from Robinhood's internal failures rather than legitimate market concerns. Iorio Law PLLC encourages all harmed investors to visit its Robinhood Investor Recovery Center to learn more about the firm’s investigation.
  
  
  
  
• Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) Issued by Versity Investments / Crew Enterprises: The firm is actively investigating sales of DSTs sponsored by Versity Investments / Crew Enterprises for 1031 exchanges, examining broker misconduct, including suitability violations and failures in due diligence. Investors facing losses from DST investments have potential legal remedies through FINRA arbitration.
  
  
  
  
• Block 216: Investors in Block 216 QOF, LLC have reported substantial losses following a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. Iorio Law PLLC is investigating potential broker-dealer misconduct and misrepresentation related to the sale of this Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund, which may provide a path to financial recovery for harmed investors.
  
  
  
  
• Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund (RMHIX): The Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund, managed by Easterly Investment Partners LLC, has recently lost more than half its value. Iorio Law PLLC is focusing its investigation on whether investors have individual FINRA arbitration claims against the broker-dealers who sold this risky bond fund to retail investors.

“I am excited to launch Iorio Law PLLC and continue my work of advocating for investors who have been wronged,” said Mr. Iorio. "Our firm is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation and fighting to recover the assets they have lost."

Investors who are concerned about losses from GWG L Bonds, DSTs, Block 216 QOF, or the Easterly ROCMuni Fund, or who believe they have been the victim of investment fraud or negligence, are encouraged to contact Iorio Law PLLC for a free and confidential case evaluation.

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"I am excited to launch Iorio Law PLLC and continue my work advocating for investors who have been wronged, including GWG L Bond, DST, Block 216 and Easterly ROCMuni Fund investors."