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Notice to Mark Creason (Creason1031) and Emerson Equity Customers About Investment Losses
Law firm KlaymanToskes urges customers to contact them for free consultation on potential recovery of losses
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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National investment loss and securities law firm KlaymanToskes has issued an important notice to customers of financial advisor Mark Creason, who conducted business under the name Creason1031 while associated with Emerson Equity. The law firm is urging all customers of Creason who suffered investment losses to contact them immediately to discuss potential recovery options.
Why it matters
This case highlights concerns about alternative investments like Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) that may have been misrepresented or unsuitably recommended to investors, resulting in significant losses. It also raises questions about the oversight and due diligence practices of financial firms like Emerson Equity when it comes to high-risk, illiquid products.
The details
According to the FINRA arbitration claim filed by KlaymanToskes, an elderly investor was recommended to invest in multiple DST products by Emerson Equity and its advisor Mark Creason, including investments that would not pay distributions for 20 years. The claim alleges the risks and lack of income were not properly disclosed. Creason has multiple customer complaints related to alternative investments like DSTs, and operated an outside 1031 exchange DST business called Creason1031 while employed at Emerson Equity.
- Emerson Equity employed financial advisor Mark Creason from March 2019 through October 2023.
- KlaymanToskes has filed a FINRA arbitration claim (Case No. 25‑02141) against Emerson Equity on behalf of an elderly investor seeking to recover $100,000 in damages.
The players
KlaymanToskes
A leading national securities law firm that practices exclusively in the field of securities arbitration and litigation on behalf of retail and institutional investors.
Mark Creason
A financial advisor who conducted business under the name Creason1031 while associated with Emerson Equity from March 2019 through October 2023.
Emerson Equity
The financial firm that employed Mark Creason and is named in the FINRA arbitration claim filed by KlaymanToskes.
What they’re saying
“Customers of Mark Creason (Creason1031) and/or any other financial advisor who suffered losses at Emerson Equity are encouraged to contact attorney Lawrence L. Klayman at (888) 997-9956 or by email at investigations@klaymantoskes.com for a free and confidential consultation to discuss potential recovery options.”
— Lawrence L. Klayman, Attorney (EINPresswire.com)
What’s next
The judge in the FINRA arbitration case will decide on a future date whether to allow the elderly investor's claim against Emerson Equity to proceed.
The takeaway
This case highlights the need for investors to carefully scrutinize alternative investments like DSTs, even when recommended by licensed financial advisors, and to seek independent legal counsel if they have suffered significant losses due to potential misrepresentations or unsuitable investment advice.
