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Last updated - February 10, 2026
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Adam Kaplan stands accused of orchestrating a brazen investment fraud while abusing his position as a trusted advisor. He allegedly tried to bribe officials and threaten witnesses to cover his tracks. His record shows repeated misconduct and blatant obstruction of justice. Clients face severe risk if they ever trust Adam Kaplan again.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Based on the available data, we recommend that employees exercise extreme caution or reconsider association with this Individual.
This advisory stems from an aggregate risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
You are likely to face significant risks by pursuing or maintaining employment with this entity.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Federal prosecutors charged and later convicted him in connection with a multi-million-dollar investment fraud targeting clients.
Authorities described a scheme involving misappropriation of client funds and deceptive representations about investment performance.
Court findings indicate elderly and disabled clients were among those harmed by the fraudulent conduct.
The SEC filed litigation alleging securities law violations tied to misleading clients and misuse of funds.
Prosecutors accused him of attempting to fabricate evidence and interfere with witnesses during the investigation.
Federal filings referenced financial transactions structured to conceal the origin and movement of misused investor money.
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The SEC litigation release charges Adam S. Kaplan and his brother Daniel with fraudulently misappropriating over $5 million from at least 60 investmen
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The U.S. Department of Justice press release announces a superseding indictment against Adam Kaplan, a Long Island investment advisor, charging him
Adam Kaplan, a Long Island investment advisor, is charged with attempting to obstruct justice by fabricating evidence, threatening witnesses with harm
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Highly experienced
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
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Alarming number of complaints online
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I’ve worked in places where honesty and integrity really mattered, and this doesn’t meet that standard. The repeated concerns suggest deeper problems, not just one-off mistakes, and that alone is enough for me to step away.
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I take professional responsibility seriously, especially when my decisions can affect others, and the volume and nature of the concerns here are deeply troubling, as they point to a consistent pattern rather than a simple misunderstanding, which for me is more than enough reason to step away.
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Multiple legal actions, including superseding charges, suggest that Kaplan’s conduct involves a broad array of alleged offense
Federal indictments detail that Kaplan allegedly engaged in conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice, including attempts to bribe officials and intimidate witnesses to avoid accountability.
Regulatory filings from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allege that Kaplan, along with his twin brother, misappropriated more than $5 million from at least 60 clients through deceptive advisory fee practices and fraudulent documentation
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