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The customer alleged that the representative did not explain the fees or advisory aspects of the account. In addition, the customer expressed dissatisfaction with with the performance of the account
Damage Amount Requested
$7,693.62
Broker Comment
The Firm's completed a review of this matter and did not find evidence to support the customer's allegations. The review concluded that the customer received and signed the necessary paperwork detailing the advisory account and the philosophy of the program. Based on the Firm's review and findings, the Firm did not provide the customer with the relief they requested.
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Investment Adviser
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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.