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THE CLIENT ALLEGED SHE WAS INVESTED IN AN ANNUITY OCTOBER 2006 WHICH WAS NOT SUITABLE BASED UPON A NEED FOR LIQUIDITY AND CONTRARY TO A REQUEST TO NOT BE INVESTED IN AN INSURANCE OR PROPRIETARY PRODUCT. THE CLIENT REQUESTED SURRENDER CHARGES BE WAIVED TO MOVE THE FUNDS WITHIN THE ANNUITY TO A NEW FIRM.
Damage Amount Requested
$6,645.84
Broker Comment
THE REVIEW FOUND THE ANNUITY WAS EXPLAINED TO THE CLIENT AT THE TIME OF SALE AND SHE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH ANNUITY INVESTMENTS. THE CLIENT HAD LIQUIDITY IN OTHER INVESTMENTS. IT WAS SUITABLE FOR THE CLIENT'S TAX DEFERRAL GOAL AND ALSO THE ABILITY TO TAKE OUT GUARANTEED WITHDRAWAL AMOUNTS.
3/25/2003
Customer Dispute
Denied
Allegations
THE CLIENTS ALLEGE THAT IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER OF 2001 I SOLD THEM AN UNSUITABLE ANNUITY AND DID NOT DISCLOSE MUTUAL FUNDS SALES CHARGES AND FEES.
Damage Amount Requested
$20,000.00
Broker Comment
THE FIRM FOUND THE ANNUITY WAS SELECTED FOR THE VARIETY OF INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE, AND THE DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE OFFERED PROTECTION ON THE AGGRESSIVELY INVESTED IRA. THROUGH MEETINGS WITH THE ADVISOR, PROSPECTUSES, AND APPLICATIONS THE CLIENTS RECEIVED DISCLOSURE REGARDING SALES LOADS/FEES INVOLVING THE SPS AND BENEFICIAL IRA ACCOUMTS.
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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.