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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Kim Kunz (Kunz), previously associated with Westpark Capital, INC., has at least 2 disclosable events. These events include one customer complaint, one regulatory event, alleging that Kunz recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $60,000.00 on July 08, 2025.

The claimants filed this action against Respondent relative to their purchase of GWG L Bonds for 1) breach of contract pursuant to the customer agreements; 2) breach of fiduciary duty of failing to act in Claimants’ best interests, to deal fairly and honestly with the Claimants, to observe fair business practices and equitable principles of trade as embodied in the standards of the securities industry, FINRA Rules, and Respondent’s own internal policies, to make only suitable investments and not to knowingly or negligently make material misrepresentations and omissions to Claimants; 3) failure to supervise by neglecting its duty to properly supervise and control its agents pursuant, but not limited, to Section 20(a) of the 1934 Securities and Exchange Act, FINRA Rule 3111, and Section 342 of the NYSE Rules; 4) negligence and gross negligence; 5) misrepresentations and omissions, 6) violation of FINRA Rules, 7) violation of the federal securities laws, 8) violation of the California Securities Act and 9) violation of the Best Interest Obligations (Reg B1).

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Ryan Cooper (Cooper), currently associated with Nylife Securities LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Cooper recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on April 21, 2025.

Customers alleged the Variable Annuity policies they each purchased between July – August 2024 were not compatible with their requests and the rationale was not clearly understood.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Cecile Gallot (Gallot), previously associated with Thrivent Investment Management INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Gallot recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on April 16, 2025.

Client alleged the variable annuity purchased in March of 2023 was not appropriate due to his liquidity needs.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Kyle Geblein (Geblein), currently associated with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Geblein recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $16,641.92 on April 15, 2025.

The client alleged that the advisor traded in his Qualified Strategic Portfolio Service Advisory account on January 6, 2025, prior to receiving his approval of the elected asset allocation model.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Eric Bencivenga (Bencivenga), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Bencivenga recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $23,455.00 on April 11, 2025.

Client alleges financial advisor misrepresented life insurance product for personal profit.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Matthew Hutchison (Hutchison), currently associated with LPL Enterprise, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Hutchison recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on April 16, 2025.

Client alleged the variable annuity purchased in March of 2023 was not appropriate due to his liquidity needs.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Diana Weaver (Weaver), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Weaver recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $7,651.00 on April 22, 2025.

Client’s POA alleges unauthorized sells of securities in client’s Advisory Solutions Traditional IRA account.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Elinar Deghbashyan (Deghbashyan), currently associated with Nylife Securities LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Deghbashyan recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $7,000.00 on April 14, 2025.

The Customer alleges the recommendation to transfer some of his funds from an existing variable annuity in December 2024 was based on improper fact finding, and as a result he has lost more than $7,000.00. The Client requests a refund without surrender charges.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Lara Shogren (Shogren), currently associated with LPL Financial LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Shogren recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $7,666.55 on April 16, 2025.

Client sent letter alleging he was misled by the RR into purchasing an annuity. Client states he thought he was purchasing a CD.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Matthew Hansen (Hansen), currently associated with Morgan Stanley, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Hansen recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on April 22, 2025.

Client verbally complained about unauthorized trades in his account.

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