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The client feels that their accounts had a concentration in equities, which posed significant risk to their portfolio, particularly given their conservative investment objectives. They feel that market timing strategies were employed which were inappropriate for their goals. They are seeking resolution in the amount of $210,000 for this issue.
Damage Amount Requested
$210,000.00
6/7/2022
Customer Dispute
Pending
Allegations
Client alleged that premium tax fees were not disclosed.
1/15/2020 Nationwide Annuity Account opened in CO
11/2/2021 Date added proceeds from CO Home sale via check to Adam Brunin ($500K)
4/29/2022 Date of full surrender from account...Transaction Summary: Account Value $564,985.77 Net Surrender $564,985.77, Bank wire transfer amount $554,985.77
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Disclosures
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.
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.