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GPB Capital Lawsuit Filed Against Madison Avenue Securities

Published

6 years ago

August 2, 2019

The investment fraud lawyers with Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. have filed a customer dispute claim through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) Office of Dispute Resolution. The private arbitration proceeding was filed against Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. (“Madison Avenue”) and its financial advisor Jeffrey Dixson (“Dixson”) on behalf of an investor who has sustained significant investment losses as a result of relying on his financial advisor’s recommendation to invest in GPB Capital (“GPB Capital”).

It is believed that the GPB Capital funds should not have been approved for sale by Madison Avenue, and that the transactions were not properly recommended or supervised by Madison Avenue. Private placement securities such as GPB Capital are generally considered illiquid, and are often risky alternative investments. GPB Capital paid large commissions to financial advisors, and in some cases that appears to be a significant factor motivating the recommendations.

GPB Capital Holdings has worried investors because of the on-going investigations from various state and federal regulators and investigators. The raid by the FBI offices and allegations of questionable accounting and sales practices as well as inaccurate disclosures to investors has caused many investors to file claims and lawsuits.

The investigations started over a year ago, in April 2018, when GPB Capital first missed important financial disclosure filing deadlines with the SEC.

Since that time, there has been an avalanche of bad news for investors in GPB Capital. In June, GPB Capital confirmed the worst, informing GPB investors had lost between 25% and 73% of their investments. This news was shocking to many investors.

One of the primary allegations by investors is that they were misled into investing in GPB Capital and were unaware of the risks associated with private placements. Private placement investments are illiquid alternative investments that are only suitable for accredited investors and even then not always for every investor.

If you are a GPB investor, call the investment fraud lawyers at Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. or visit them at www.InvestmentFraudLawyers.com, or call today at 1-888-628-5590 to schedule a free, confidential evaluation of your situation and to learn your options.

H&T is a leading national securities law firm, www.InvestmentFraudLawyers.com, which practices almost exclusively in the field of securities arbitration and litigation on behalf of retail and institutional investors in large and complex securities matters. The firm represents high net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth, and institutional investors, such as non-profit organizations, pension funds, and trusts. H&T’s main office is located in prestigious Palm Beach, Florida and cases are handled nationwide.

The sole purpose of this release is to investigate the manner in which GPB Capital was approved for sale for investor customers at Madison Avenue. Former employees or current or former customers of Madison Avenue with knowledge relating to approval of and/or supervision of GPB Capital investments sold by Madison Avenue or to locate those individuals who have information relating to the manner in with the firm handled GPB investment recommendations and supervised such transactions at Madison Avenue. If you have any knowledge or experience with these matters you are encouraged to contact H&T at 1-888-628-5590, or visit the law firm’s website at www.InvestmentFraudLawyers.com.

Business

Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros Expands Zooly AI Into the NHL Playoffs

Published

3 days ago

May 4, 2025

Matthew Wiles

When the stakes are highest, innovation shines brightest. As the NHL Playoffs brought an electric energy to the ice, entrepreneur Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros and his tech company Zooly AI delivered a first-of-its-kind fan experience for the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of real-time AI engagement in professional sports.

Leveraging Zooly’s flagship product, Photobomb, fans inside Amalie Arena during playoff games were given an entirely new way to connect with their team. With a simple QR code scan, spectators instantly received dynamic, personalized photos featuring the Lightning mascot ThunderBug, seamlessly inserted into their memories-no app download required, just pure surprise and delight.

In a setting where emotions run high and every moment matters, the Photobomb activation proved that artificial intelligence can enhance the magic of live events rather than distract from it. Fans flooded social media with their custom playoff memories, helping amplify the Lightning’s home-ice advantage beyond the rink and into the digital world.

“The playoffs are where legends are made,” said Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros, founder of Zooly AI. “It was important for us to show that AI can make these moments even more personal, not mechanical. We wanted fans to feel like they weren’t just spectators-they were part of the story.”

The activation drew massive engagement, with QR code scans and social shares surpassing expectations-proving that fans are eager for real-time, culturally connected experiences when the stakes are at their highest. For the Lightning, it deepened fan loyalty. For Zooly, it validated a vision: building the connective tissue between live emotion and intelligent digital interaction.

As Zooly AI continues expanding its footprint across professional sports, the Tampa Bay Lightning playoff activation stands as a landmark moment-one where culture, technology, and tradition collided under the brightest lights.

About Zooly:

Zooly AI is a next-gen artificial intelligence company redefining how fans, brands, and creators connect in real time. With products like Daily Vibes and Photobomb, Zooly blends culture, creativity, and technology to create unforgettable interactive moments. From arenas to digital campaigns, Zooly is powering the next generation of engagement.