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Client alleged REITs and insurance policy were unsuitable
Damage Amount Requested
$1,048,281.95
Damages Granted
$135,000.00
1/18/2022
Customer Dispute
Settled
Allegations
The Statement of Claim alleges the client was overconcentrated in alternative investments, annuities and life insurance policies and as a result, has lost a significant amount of money.
Settlement Amount
$10,000.00
5/25/2021
Customer Dispute
Denied
Allegations
Client's POA alleged REITs and insurance product purchased were unsuitable.
Damage Amount Requested
$235,337.00
9/6/2013
Employment Separation After Allegations
Firm Name
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Termination Type
Permitted to Resign
Allegations
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE VIOLATED FIRM POLICY REGARDING THE SALE OF EQUITY-INDEXED ANNUITIES.
Broker Comment
FINRA's investigation surrounding this event did not result in any enforcement action or findings that a rule violation occurred. The client was not deemed to be harmed and the contract is in full force and effect.
License(s)
The broker is not currently registered with any state or SRO.
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IA
Investment Adviser
An investment adviser is paid for providing advice about securities to clients. In addition, some investment advisers manage investment portfolios and offer financial planning services.
Disclosures
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Disclosures can be customer complaints or arbitrations, regulatory actions, employment terminations, bankruptcy filings and certain civil or criminal proceedings that they were a part of.