At Banks Law Office, we are closely monitoring reports from investors who have seen their monthly income evaporate. As of early 2026, Hopper Loft DST has reportedly slashed its distributions to just 1% annually. For investors who swapped hard-earned equity into this project, this represents a devastating blow to their financial planning and retirement security.

What Happened to Hopper Lofts?

Hopper Lofts was pitched as a premier institutional-grade asset. However, a drop to a 1% distribution is a major red flag, often indicating underlying issues such as:

• High vacancy rates or unexpected operational costs.
• Structural debt issues that prioritize lenders over equity holders.
• Poor management or a failure to meet the financial projections provided at the time of sale.

When a DST fails to perform, the “passive” nature of the investment becomes a trap. Because DST interests are illiquid, you cannot simply sell your way out of a bad deal.

The Emerson Equity Connection: A Question of Due Diligence

We believe that Emerson Equity was a primary brokerage firm responsible for the sale of Hopper Loft DST. Under FINRA rules and the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), firms like Emerson Equity have a legal and ethical duty to conduct thorough due diligence before recommending an investment to their clients.

This means the firm should have scrutinized:

1. The Sponsor’s Track Record: Was the project managed by a group with the expertise to handle economic shifts?
2. The Financial Projections: Were the promised returns realistic, or were they based on “best-case” scenarios that ignored potential risks?
3. Suitability: Was a high-risk, illiquid real estate syndication appropriate for your specific risk tolerance and age?

If Emerson Equity failed to identify risks that should have been apparent during a professional review, or if they prioritized high commissions over your financial well-being, they may be liable for your losses.

You May Have a Legal Claim for Recovery

At Banks Law Office, we focus on one mission: getting your money back. When brokerage firms fail to perform adequate due diligence, they can be held accountable through FINRA Arbitration—a private legal process designed to resolve disputes between investors and financial firms.

Why wait? In the world of securities law, time is often your greatest enemy. Waiting for a “turnaround” that may never come could jeopardize your ability to file a claim within the required legal timeframe.

How Banks Law Office Can Help

Banks Law Office has a proven track record of taking on the largest brokerage firms in the country. We understand the complexities of DSTs and the specific failures that lead to distribution cuts.

We work on a contingency fee basis—meaning we don’t get paid unless we recover money for you. You’ve already lost enough in distributions; you shouldn’t have to risk more to fight for justice.

Are you ready to see if you have a claim? Call us at 503-222-7475 or contact us through our website for a free, confidential case evaluation.

A judge has ordered the owners of get-rich-on-Amazon startup Wealth Assistants to have their assests frozen

Earlier Business Insider articles describe the nightmare investors in Wealth Assistants are enduring:

More than 60 former Wealth Assistants clients sued the get-rich-on-Amazon startup, claiming they were defrauded out of millions

Banks Law Office attorney, Nico Banks, represents a group of investors in a lawsuit against Wealth Assistants and its owners. He seeks justice and restitution for those who have been wronged by the alleged fraudulent activities of the company. The allegations brought forth paint a troubling picture of intentional misrepresentations, asset dissipation, and attempts to conceal financial resources by the defendants.

The case revolves around a core accusation that Wealth Assistants, led by Ryan Carroll, Max K. Day, Michael Day, and others, misled clients and conspired to defraud them out of significant sums of money. Clients paid substantial fees with the expectation that their Amazon storefronts would be professionally managed and yield profitable results. However, many of them found their stores either lacking inventory or failing to generate sufficient sales to cover the upfront costs.

The lawsuit against Wealth Assistants is about seeking transparency and justice. The plaintiffs have been wronged, and it is our duty to pursue all legal avenues to uncover the truth, locate hidden assets, and secure a favorable outcome for those who have suffered as a result of these alleged deceptive practices.