FEND Securities Expert Witness

Specialties

FEND, through Mason A. Dinehart III, RFC, provides objective expert witness opinions on the standard of care in the securities industry, based upon discovery, due diligence, technical knowledge and the four decades of securities experience he brings to the case. From a long-​standing banking background in corporate finance, to underwriting and investment banking & real estate experience, he adds a strong knowledge of modern portfolio theory through the teaching of hundreds of retirement financial planning seminars at the corporate level.

History

Established in 1996.

FEND, through Mason A. Dinehart III, RFC, provides objective expert witness opinions on the standard of care in the securities industry, based upon discovery, due diligence, technical knowledge and the four decades of securities experience he brings to the case. From a long-​standing banking background in corporate finance, to underwriting and investment banking & real estate experience, he adds a strong knowledge of modern portfolio theory through the teaching of hundreds of retirement financial planning seminars at the corporate level.

From this vantage point, FEND* provides a refreshing perspective into the securities expert witness testifying arena that combines comprehensive analysis with effective communication skills. These factors, along with serving as a FINRA arbitrator and representing both claimant’s and respondent’s (65%/35%), contribute to a 90% success ratio in the securities expert witness field. Mr. Dineharts’ securities licenses (7,24,63,65) are current.

Meet the Business Owner

Mason D.

Business Owner

Mr. Dinehart is a Securities Expert witness/​Consultant in arbitration/​litigation involving securities, insurance and annuities, nationwide. Testifying in 331 arbitrations (700+ retentions) before FINRA/​NASD/​AAA/​NYSE/​PSE with 90 mediations, nationally, Mr. Dinehart, RFC, has qualified and testified as a Securities Industry Expert before the Los Angeles Federal Court and L.A. Fresno and Orange County State Courts plus as an Insurance Industry Expert before the State Court of Nevada and serves as a FINRA non-​public arbitrator. Services are provided for both claimants (65%) and respondents 35%). Mr. Dinehart is the Director of Due Diligence and Advertising Compliance Director for Silber Bennett Financial, Inc. in Encino, CA. He has been in the Securities Industry for 46 years.