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The client alleged his advisor executed unauthorized mutual fund sell transactions in March 2020.
Damage Amount Requested
$39,794.85
Settlement Amount
$75,000.00
Broker Comment
The matter was settled in order to avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation.
10/6/2015
Customer Dispute
Settled
Allegations
The client alleged the advisor should not have recommended the variable annuity purchased in August 2014 and that she was not aware of the fees and charges.
Damage Amount Requested
$13,740.38
Settlement Amount
$13,740.38
Broker Comment
The firm determined that the contract was a suitable investment based on the client's acknowledged investment objectives and that disclosure of the terms and conditions of the contract were provided at the time of sale. In the interest of good client relations, we allowed the client to surrender the contract waiving surrender charges.
1/29/2007
Customer Dispute
Settled
Allegations
CLIENTS ALLEGED THE TWO VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE POLICIES THEY PURCHASED JULY 8, 2005 WERE NOT SUITABLE FOR THEIR GOAL OF COLLEGE SAVINGS AND REQUESTED WE RETURN ALL PREMIUMS PAID TO THE POLICIES.
A brokerage firm, also called a broker-dealer, is in the business of buying and selling securities – stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and certain other investment products – on behalf of its customer (as broker), for its own bank (dealer), or both. Individuals who work for broker-dealers - the sales personnel are commonly referred to as brokers.
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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.
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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.
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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.