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Roderick von Lipsey Involved in Customer Dispute Regarding Yield Enhancement Strategy
Roderick von Lipsey (CRD #: 4270444), a broker registered with UBS Financial Services Inc., is facing pending customer disputes regarding unsuitability and misrepresentation, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on September 17, 2020. If you have questions about Roderick Lispey’s conduct as a broker, keep reading for more details about his disclosures. On August 11,…
Read MoreChad Vandenbusch Facing Client Allegations Regarding Misrepresentations
Chad Vandenbusch (CRD #: 2580669), a broker registered with WinTrust Investments LLC, is facing client allegations regarding misrepresentations, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on September 17, 2020. Keep reading for more detail. On August 11, 2020, a client alleged that Mr. Vandenbusch misrepresented certain investments, representing them as safer than conventional equities. The client…
Read MoreGregory O’Brien Subject of Client Allegations Regarding Unsuitable Use of Margin
Gregory O’Brien (CRD #: 3154314), a broker registered with PHX Financial, Incorporated, is facing allegations from clients regarding unsuitable use of margin and poor performance, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed August 19, 2020. Do you have questions about Gregory O’Brien’s conduct as a broker? Keep reading to learn more. On June 18, 2020, a…
Read MoreChristopher Wurtzinger Suspended by FINRA and Subject of a Customer Complaint
Christopher Wurtzinger (CRD #: 1921024), a broker registered with American Trust Investment Services and an investment adviser registered with Sorsby Financial Corporation, was recently suspended by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Christopher Wurtzinger is also the subject of a client dispute regarding account churning, unauthorized trading, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty, according to…
Read MoreSylvester Knox Suspended By FINRA Following Regulatory Actions and Client Disputes Alleging Unauthorized Transactions
Sylvester Knox (CRD #: 1625705), an investment advisor registered with The Knox Group Wealth Management, and a broker formerly registered with FSC Securities Corporation, was suspended by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), according to his Investment Adviser Public Disclosure, accessed August 19, 2020. This was the latest on a substantial list of regulatory actions…
Read MoreMark Wojno, Michigan Advisor, Involved in Investor Dispute
Mark Wojno (CRD#: 5623841), a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) with Pinnacle Wealth Management, Inc. (CRD#: 166853) in Brighton, Michigan, is currently involved in an investor dispute, according to his Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) record accessed on July 29, 2020. What happened to lead to this investor dispute? Read on to learn more. On June…
Read MoreDave Mock, Pennsylvania FA, Involved in Investor Dispute Over Suitability
Dave Mock (CRD#: 1309680), a registered representative with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. (CRD#: 18312) and a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) with Money Management Advisory, Inc. (CRD#: 14983) in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, is currently involved in an investor dispute over suitability, according to his BrokerCheck record accessed on July 28, 2020. What happened to lead to this…
Read MoreRicardo Urrutia, formerly of Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Suspended by FINRA
Ricardo Urrutia (CRD#: 5719923), a former broker with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. (CRD#: 611) in Paramus, New Jersey, has been suspended by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) after he failed to comply with an arbitration award, according to his BrokerCheck record accessed on April 21, 2020. On March 31, 2020, FINRA suspended…
Read MoreTim Vanlohuizen, Idaho Broker, Involved in $450,000 Worth of Customer Disputes
Tim Vanlohuizen (CRD#: 2166867), a registered representative with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. (CRD#: 133763) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is currently involved in two pending customer disputes, according to his BrokerCheck record accessed on April 1, 2020. The customers are seeking a total of $450,000 in damages. Most recently, on February 4, 2020, a client alleged that…
Read MoreAlex James, formerly of Allstate Financial Services, Under Investigation by FINRA for Undisclosed Outside Business Activities
Alex James (CRD#: 5630825), a former registered representative with Allstate Financial Services LLC (CRD#: 18272) in West Palm Beach, Florida, is currently being investigated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for potentially undisclosed outside business activities, according to his BrokerCheck record accessed on March 16, 2020. What happened to lead to this FINRA investigation?…
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