The law offices of Gana Weinstein LLP are currently investigating claims that Broker Sumitro Pal (Pal) has been accused by investors of engaging in fraudulent misappropriation of their funds. According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), it appears that Pal was employed by Morgan Stanley at the time of the activity. If you have been a victim of Pal’s alleged misconduct our firm may be able to assist you in recovering funds.
FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $75,000.00 on November 13, 2020.
Claimant alleges, inter alia, selling away with respect to investments – Oct, 2007
FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $1,500,000.00 on July 28, 2020.
Plaintiff alleged, inter alia, unauthorized trading with respect to investments 2014 – 2017
Our law firm has significant experience bringing cases on behalf of defrauded victims when their advisors engage in receiving loans from clients or selling securities sales through OBAs. “Selling away” is the industry term for the sale of unauthorized investments, fraudulent financial schemes that cover up misappropriated funds, and other illicit activities, all of which constitute a serious violation of securities laws. The industry defines “selling away” as a practice where a financial advisor offers investments in securities, companies, or promissory notes that have not been authorized by their brokerage firm. While a few of these investments might be valid, many end up as Ponzi schemes or involve advisors illegally converting client funds.
However, federal securities laws and the FINRA rules require firms to monitor and supervise its employees in order to detect and prevent brokers from offering investments in this fashion. Each firm is obligated to enforce measures that oversee brokers by monitoring advisors’ conduct and their interactions with clients. Selling away misconduct often occurs where brokerage firms either fail to put in place a reasonable supervisory system or fail to actually implement that system. Supervisory failures allow brokers to engage in unsupervised misconduct that can include all manner improper conduct including selling away.
In cases of selling away the investor is unaware that the advisor’s investments are improper. In many of these cases the investor will not learn that the broker’s activities were wrongful until after the investment scheme is publicized, the broker is fired or charged by law enforcement, or stops returning client calls altogether.
Pal has been in the securities industry for more than 14 years. Pal has been registered as a Broker with Morgan Stanley since 2009.
Investors who have suffered losses are encouraged to contact us at (800) 810-4262 for consultation. At Gana Weinstein LLP, our attorneys are experienced representing investors who have suffered securities losses due to the mishandling of their accounts. Claims may be brought in securities arbitration before FINRA. Our consultations are free of charge and the firm is only compensated if you recover.