Web and Fraud Protection
SageSpring Wealth Partners is a leading wealth management firm with 9 office locations and over 45 advisor teams. Unfortunately, scammers may misuse the SageSpring or Jeff Dobyns name in attempts to deceive others. SageSpring Wealth Partners and Jeff Dobyns do not make investment recommendations to the public.
Communicating with SageSpring
Always ensure you are visiting an official website or communicating through an authorized SageSpring Wealth Partners email domain. Authorized SageSpring domains are as follows:
Please note, SageSpring Wealth Partners and Jeff Dobyns will never reach out via direct messaging on social media platforms like WhatsApp or Facebook/Meta. Any message appearing to come from these platforms, claiming to represent SageSpring, is likely a scam. SageSpring’s legitimate social media profiles are listed below:
- YouTube: SageSpring Wealth Partners
- LinkedIn: SageSpring Wealth Partners
- Facebook: SageSpring Wealth Partners
Jeff Dobyns’ legitimate social media profiles are listed below:
- LinkedIn: Jeffrey T. Dobyns, CFP®, ChFC, CLU
The Dobyns-McMillin Wealth Team legitimate social media profiles are listed below:
- LinkedIn: Dobyns McMillin Wealth Team
- Facebook: Dobyns McMillin Wealth Team
Best Practices
- Neither SageSpring Wealth Partners nor its advisors will offer investment guidance via social media or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp or Meta. Always block unsolicited messages from accounts claiming to be SageSpring but not listed among the authorized profiles above.
- Do not engage with or send messages to any email address not using an authorized SageSpring domain.
- Never share your login details or password with anyone, including SageSpring staff. For added security, consider creating a password longer than 14 characters and enable multi-factor authentication using an authenticator app.
- Only engage with authorized SageSpring team members. A list of all our approved teams and office locations can be found on our Advisors page.
- If you suspect you’ve interacted with a fraudulent party impersonating SageSpring Wealth Partners or Jeff Dobyns, or have any concerns about the authenticity of a SageSpring communication, please reach out to us at info@sagespring.com. If you believe you’ve fallen victim to online fraud, you can file a report at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Be Cautious of Email Red Flags
- Are you familiar with the sender’s email address?
- Does the email contain alarming language designed to provoke an immediate response, such as clicking a link or opening an attachment?
- Is there a threat of serious consequences if you do not act quickly? This is a classic tactic to pressure you into compliance.
- Hover your mouse over any links in the email to check if the URL matches the website you would expect to visit.
Additional Resources for Fraud & Scam Prevention
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
An investor alert has been issued by the SEC here.
Visit Investor.gov for tools to safeguard yourself against fraud, verify the credentials of investment professionals, and learn about common scams. It includes resources like the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database to research advisors. - Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
The FTC provides tips on identifying and avoiding investment scams, such as high-pressure sales tactics and false promises of guaranteed returns. More information is available on the Consumer Advice page. - Treasury Office of Inspector General (OIG):
This website offers detailed warnings about financial fraud schemes involving securities and provides advice for validating investments. Visit the Treasury OIG page for more information.