News Summary
Brooklynn Willy, a financial advisor and radio show host in San Antonio, is battling serious legal issues as 11 new federal charges have been added to her case, bringing the total to 14. Initially arrested for obstructing a federal investigation into investment fraud, Willy now faces severe allegations involving wire and securities fraud. This shocking saga continues to unfold, impacting numerous victims and her business operations significantly.
San Antonio Financial Advisor Brooklynn Willy in Hot Water with New Criminal Charges
In a shocking turn of events, San Antonio’s very own financial advisor and radio show host, Brooklynn Willy, has found herself in a real pickle. Following her arrest in December 2024 for trying to interfere with a federal investigator’s probe into investment fraud, Willy has just had 11 more criminal charges added to her name. Yikes!
The Background
The 45-year-old financial consultant is the mastermind behind Queen B Advisors LLC, which is actually doing business as Texas Financial Advisory and Chandler Capital Holdings. When she was first arrested, Willy was already facing some serious music, being indicted on three counts: obstruction of justice, aggravated identity theft, and making a false statement. Talk about a rollercoaster ride!
The New Developments
However, it seems like the situation has gone from bad to worse. A federal grand jury has slapped 11 additional charges on Willy, bringing the total to an astonishing 14 federal charges! The latest counts include six counts of wire fraud, two counts related to engaging in monetary transactions involving proceeds from illegal activities, one count of securities fraud, and yet another charge for obstruction of justice connected to aggravated identity theft. It’s safe to say she’s buried deep in legal troubles.
The Victims
Recent court documents have revealed that in addition to two original victims, four new ones have come forward. The latest additions include a married couple who claim they were *totally misled* by Willy into pouring $2,010,000 into a company called “Cold Moon Holdings.” This loving couple thought they were making a savvy investment when, in truth, they were led down the garden path.
Specifically, they invested $500,000 back in November 2021, followed by $700,000 in March 2022 and another $810,000 in March 2023. They were assured their investments were on solid ground and designed to buy “bad debt,” which certainly turned out to be a bad bet.
But they weren’t the only ones caught in Willy’s web of deceit. Another victim reported being convinced to invest $75,000 for a commercial real estate project, with even more money poured in from 2016 to 2022 without full disclosure of where their hard-earned cash was going. Sounds fishy, right?
Yet another individual claims they got roped into investing $600,000 in what Willy touted as “business opportunities.” Of course, *none* of this money went where it was supposed to. Rather, it appears Willy was using these funds to pay off her associates and possibly fund her own lifestyle. She really painted herself into a corner!
The Investigation and Consequences
As if the situation couldn’t get any more complex, it has come to light that an IRS agent has testified about the investigation’s magnitude. Allegedly, Willy’s scheme has affected at least 400 victims, racking up losses that could be in the tens of millions of dollars. This is nothing short of staggering.
Since her arrest back on December 10, 2024, Willy has been sitting behind bars, with a judge deciding that she poses a *significant risk* of further obstructing justice if released. As a direct consequence of the ongoing investigation and her legal woes, her company, Texas Financial Advisory, has ceased operations, and her radio shows have been canceled—definitely not the way she envisioned her career going.
Looking Ahead
So what’s next for Willy? Her trial is set to begin on May 27, 2025, in the courtroom of U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez. It’s a date that will surely be marked on the calendars of many, as the outcome could shake up the financial advisory world in San Antonio and beyond.
Stay tuned, folks! This is a story that’s still unfolding, and it’s bound to get even more interesting.
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- Think Advisor
- Wikipedia: Wire Fraud
- San Antonio Current
- Google Search: Brooklynn Willy San Antonio Fraud
- News 4 San Antonio
- Google Scholar: Investment Fraud Cases
- Express News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Investment Fraud
- Caller Times
- Google News: Texas Financial Fraud
