PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Delray Beach financial adviser is facing felony charges after investigators say he defrauded an elderly Palm Beach County woman out of $30,000 through a sham investment scheme.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies arrested Gregg Brian Weiss, 58, on multiple felony charges, including obtaining property through deception from a person 65 or older and engaging in a fraudulent securities transaction, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Investigators say the case began after the victim and her family contacted authorities in February 2025 to report concerns about money they believed had been mishandled. The victim told deputies she met Weiss through a Facebook group while looking for assistance with preparing a will and durable power of attorney. She paid Weiss $900 to complete the documents…