Is Finra's arbitrator selection system rigged?

Episode 85

Adam Gana, managing partner of Gana Weinstein, joins Bruce to discuss a recent Finra arbitration decision overturned by a court in Georgia. They discuss the case itself, how Finra abitration works, and what the case means for Finra and for advisers.

Related Article:  Judge rips Wells, Finra, in decision over arbitration claim

Guest Bio: 

Adam Gana is the managing partner of Gana Weinstein. His practice focuses on all aspects of securities arbitration, complex commercial and business litigation. As a seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Gana's experience includes litigation in both State and Federal Courts as well as in various alternative dispute resolution venues. As lead counsel, he has tried more than fifty cases to verdict before the state and federal trial and appellate courts, AAA, JAMS, NFA and FINRA and has served as lead counsel in hundreds more cases through mediation and direct negotiation.

Mr. Gana also serves as a part-time adjunct professor for New York Law School in its clinical securities department and as a board member of the Public Investor Advocates Bar Association.

Recent episodes
  • Episode 209
  • Jul 10, 2026

All things alts – alternative investments – with Morningstar’s Jason Kephart

Bruce this week chats with Jason Kephart, Morningstar analyst and former InvestmentNews reporter, about the state of the alternative investment industry, including new developments at the fund tracker.

All things alts – alternative investments – with Morningstar’s Jason Kephart
  • Episode 208
  • Jun 26, 2026

Mid-year review with InvestmentNews’ reporters

Bruce and the IN staff talk about IPOs, Robinhood, AI and risk halfway through an eventful 2026 in the financial advice industry.

Mid-year review with InvestmentNews’ reporters
  • Episode 207
  • May 26, 2026

Private credit in perspective – with senior industry leader Mark Goldberg

Bruce this week speaks with Mark Goldberg, who has worked as a senior executive with Royal Alliance Associates, now Osaic, Carey Financial and Griffin Capital Securities about the current market for alternative investments, including private loan and BDC funds.

Private credit in perspective – with senior industry leader Mark Goldberg
  • Episode 206
  • May 14, 2026

Alts fans take notice: Why is Nick Schorsch buying up restaurants in Rhode Island?

Bruce Kelly talks to local Rhode Island reporter Eli Sherman about the former nontraded REIT czar, Nick Schorsch, and his group’s investments in beloved local eateries in the Ocean State.

Alts fans take notice: Why is Nick Schorsch buying up restaurants in Rhode Island?