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    • Review from Wes B

      5 stars

      04/03/2024

      In the Timeshare industry you do not know who to trust and if you are like me I felt uncomfortable with most companies that I talked to. I called multiple companies about getting my parents out of the 4 timeshares that they had and in each case it seemed like it was a high pressure sales with the demand of a large sum of money to take the case . They all pressured me by telling me that I had 3 to 5 days to hire them or the opportunity would be lost. I felt uncomfortable with most that I talked to so I kept looking and randomly called David at Ross, Lynn and Associates. I found David to be informative and honest about the situation in a non pressuring way. He provided me with his information and the attorneys information that he planned on partnering me up with allowing me ample time to do my due diligence without the pressure until I felt comfortable with his firm. Ultimately we were successful in getting all of the timeshares taken care of at what I thought was a reasonable price. In an industry filled with mistrust (for a good reason) I felt comfortable with David and am glad I did. I would highly recommend his services. Give him a call before you decide on others. Thank you

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      04/17/2024

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's unfortunate to hear about the high-pressure tactics used by Exit Companies, which is why Legal Counsel is highly encouraged.

      We are glad to hear that you found comfort and honesty in your interactions with us. Your positive feedback about our professionalism and transparency is truly appreciated. Trust and peace of mind are crucial when dealing with these matters.

      Thank you for recommending our services and encouraging others to contact us before hiring unregulated Timeshare Exit Companies. Your satisfaction and successful outcome are testaments to the importance of finding a trustworthy firm in resolving such matters.

      I wish you and your parents all the best and appreciate your kind words. If you ever need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us.
    • Review from Bryant M

      5 stars

      11/14/2023

      After speaking to different timeshare lawyers and exit companies, I felt very comfortable with *****. His knowledge was superior to others and their approach made sense in order to cancel my timeshare. 6 months later I'm free of this terrible financial decision. If you're looking for a firm that will help you get rid of your timeshare legally, look no further than ******************, and Associates.

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      11/16/2023

      ******************, thank you for your review and feedback of our services. We are grateful to be able to provide timeshare owners a legal and ethical way to cancel their timeshare contract using counsel. It was a pleasure helping you in this unfortunate matter. All the best moving forward!
    • Review from Dina E

      5 stars

      08/25/2023

      We highly recommend David! Summer of 2022, we were tricked into a timeshare from a company that we least expected to sell us one. We were away in Florida and by the time we were back in NY to read the contract well, it was a week past the cancellation deadline. We were distraught and immediately looked for help. We saw the informational videos by AFS and we took a chance to call. By that point it was very difficult to trust anyone, but we're so happy to have taken that chance! David was clear that he himself was not an attorney and that he connects you with the best firm for your case. He consults you and explains how to vet the attorney yourself in order to make sure you are comfortable with your decision to mover forward. He explains the entire process and really takes the time to hear your case. It's summer 2023 and our timeshare was cancelled a few months ago. Of course, every case is different and some cases may take longer than others; however, this is definitely the best route to take. We realized that so many people are tricked into timeshares. These sales people take advantage of everyone! After this was over for us and started talking to people we realized that many have fallen for the timeshare scheme. We have young children and are professionals with degrees and we fell for it. They catch you off guard. Please call AFS and take a leap of faith. Also, David is not just professional but an amazing human being! Thank you for all your help!!

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      09/05/2023

      ****, thank you for your kind and sincere words. I'm delighted that your timeshare was canceled, and you're no longer the owner of the financial liability. Thank you for trusting my guidance and allowing me to provide adequate counsel to help you resolve this matter. I remember how skeptical you were, but I must acknowledge how respectful and kind you were during the process to ensure you were making the right decision. Thank you for allowing us to earn your trust, and congrats on being Timeshare Free! All the best to you and your family!
    • Review from Linda B

      5 stars

      06/08/2023

      I would recommend David B. and his associates to anyone trying to quit a timeshare. He was very professional and knowledgeable about timeshares and very patient with me. He answered any questions that I had and was always reassuring. I had my timeshare for 25 years and had never used it. I was scammed twice while trying to sell it. So I was nervous and apprehensive about trusting David. But I am so glad I did. The end results were great!

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      07/11/2023

      Thank you ***** for your review. We appreciate and value your trust. I know you were very apprehensive in retaining us and we expected the process to take 12 months. However, 3 months later your contract was canceled and you are now free of your timeshare obligations. We wish you the best moving forward!
    • Review from Bonnie H

      5 stars

      05/29/2023

      I contacted AFS to help me with canceling my timeshare, I spoke with David and he was very helpful. He did the checking and informed me what I should do. I was very relieved, and he told me if I received anything from my Timeshare corporation to notify him and he would help me further. If anyone needs help canceling their Timeshare please contact David Bates at “Advocate Financial Services. Thank you David I give you an A +

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      06/09/2023

      ****** thank you for your review. We are glad to provide you the necessary guidance to finalize the cancellation of your timeshare. Once you have confirmed with the county clerks office that the timeshare was assigned back to your developer, at that point you'll be free of this burden. We look forward to you letting us know. All the best!
    • Review from Vero P

      5 stars

      04/19/2023

      My friend shared her sad saga of timeshare ownership with me. Shed owned it for over 5 years and never even visited once. Burdened by the monthly payments and maintenance she started taking out credit card debt to stay afloat (encouraged by the timeshare agents).I searched on-line for week looking for a way to help her. Eventually I came across AFS. At first I was skeptical because I had read about so many horror stories of exit companies scamming owners all over again. But Im here to say that AFS and Mr. ********************* are the real deal. We spoke to ************** for an hour. He first asked questions and listened to my friends experience. He then explained how timeshares really operate and what the agents hide from buyers with their high pressure sales. For instance- that you dont actually end up owning any property! You are essentially buying into a life long membership. Also that the maintenance fees continue to go up every year for life. And last but not least, time shares are not an investment that you can freely sell in the open market. After explaining the various options he believed my friend had, she decided to contact the timeshare company directly in an effort to cancel her contract on her own. This was ************** top suggestion given my friends particular facts.We just want to thank him for his valuable advice and time. ************** is a straight shooter, and very generous with his knowledge. Should my friend need to proceed with a lawyer in the future we will not hesitate to contact ************** for a referral.In a world where you never know whom you can trust, ************** seems to be one of the few good humans still out there. Thank you Sir for what you do. We hope this review helps others find their way to ************** and AFS so they too can successfully exit their timeshares and stop the fraudulent money bleeding.

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      06/09/2023

      ******** thank you for your review. We are focused on providing options for people to cancel their timeshare. Not everyone needs an attorney to cancel their timeshare. In your friend's case, she was able to do this on her own. We are thankful for your kind and sincere words and are happy we left you with a positive impression. Best wishes to you and your friend!
    • Review from Barbara H

      5 stars

      04/13/2023

      This is absolutely the 1st person who told me the truth about timeshares. My consultant was David. He was patient, kind and very knowledgeable. He told me what it was worth (i was shocked), i thought a time share would appreciate over time. It doesn't because it is not any percent share of property, its a membership (again, i was shocked); He told me the annual fee would be a burden to my son, it is a perpetual contract, (again I was shocked). And he told me a lot more - all this info is verifiable in the contract we signed, but never read. The sales person who walked us through the process was very skilled to make us believe 1 thing, when the exact opposite true and baked into the contract. David will not ask you for money, he will tell you the truth, I spent an hour on the phone with him, and it was time well spent. I will read that contract now....I should have read it a long time ago! Highly recommend you speak to this company should you want to exit the Timeshare Contract. ******* *

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      04/20/2023

      *******, Thank you for your review and candid assessment of our platform. Timeshare owners are harassed by resale & timeshare exit companies with the same narrative. We'll sell or cancel your timeshare, but pay us first! Our philosophy is to educate the consumer first and then provide options in order for them to reach their conclusion as to what is best for them. We are flattered by your review and are happy we left you with a good impression of our services. We look forward to helping you resolve your issue with your timeshare resort and eliminate the financial burden.
    • Review from Zenith K

      5 stars

      09/22/2022

      ***** is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing the information and the videos. It's very helpful. Recommend to watch.
    • Review from Carol P

      5 stars

      07/18/2022

      Thank you David for your very informative discussion regarding how to get quit my timeshare. David was very professional and made it very clear that he was not an attorney. He has sent Information that I will be able to go over with my son. I thank David for his help and all the information he has given me. While I have not made a final decision I certainly do have more to think about.

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      07/20/2022

      Carol, thank you for your kind gesture of providing us with a review based on our educational process. Unfortunately, there are a lot of timeshare exit scams out there. Many timeshare owners are being taken advantage of. We like to educate the timeshare owner in order to make an independent decision based on facts. Should you need our services, we'll be here to assist you. All the best, David.
    • Review from Colette P.

      5 stars

      07/15/2022

      I recently bought a timeshare in May 2022 and realized I was scammed after the date that I could cancel my contract. I was desperate to fix this huge financial mistake and while researching ways to get out of the contract I was afraid of getting scammed again. After checking out multiple sites on internet searches, I came across Advocate Financial Services and spoke with ************** on more than one occasion. I was so fortunate that I did, because he knows all about the time shares and how they work, legal aspects, and was able to give educated advice on what to do. He was so knowledgeable and professional! And best of all, this advice is free! He gives you options on what you can do, and you choose what is best for you or you don't have to take his advice at all. After considering my options, I chose what I thought was best for my situation and he referred an excellent firm that I was able to check out and research, and I chose to use and now is working on my case and making progress, and I am confident that this will be resolved with a good outcome. I would recommend Advocate Financial Services to anyone who needs advice about getting out of a timeshare. Five star all the way!

      Advocate Financial Services Corp. Response

      07/27/2022

      Colette, thank you so much for your acknowledgment and kind gesture of a review. Unfortunately, salespeople for these timeshare developers habitually withhold information for their financial benefit causing lifelong financial consequences to the timeshare owner. I'm glad I was able to provide you with guidance and options that would benefit you & your husband in the long run. I'm very confident you're in good hands & you'll be relieved from this negative experience. I look forward to hearing from you with a successful result. Thank you for your trust and for allowing me to provide you with guidance. All the best!

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