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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Matthew Perry (Perry), previously associated with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, has at least 3 disclosable events. These events include 2 customer complaints, one regulatory event, alleging that Perry 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 $140,000.00 on October 13, 2021.

Claimant alleges fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, violation of RSMO Sections 409.5-509 and 409.5-501 (General Fraud), breach of the duty of suitability, unauthorized trading, and negligence. Timeframe June 2016 through March 2019.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Franklin Lara (Lara), currently associated with Independent Financial Group, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Lara 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 $469,130.00 on October 06, 2021.

Allege investments were not suitable and were not in line with clients stated objectives.

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a final customer complaint on October 05, 2021.

Respondent Weith failed to respond to FINRA requests for information.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker John Drennan (Drennan), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Drennan 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 $1,600,000.00 on October 08, 2021.

The customer alleges unsuitable investment advice and a failure to advise on the unforeseen tax consequences of selling stocks.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Jarred Collins (Collins), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Collins 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 $1,600,000.00 on October 08, 2021.

The customer alleges unsuitable investment advice and a failure to advise on the unforeseen tax consequences of selling stocks.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Thomas Rydell (Rydell), previously associated with Royal Alliance Associates, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Rydell 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 $250,000.00 on October 14, 2021.

Claimant alleged that Respondents mismanaged his discretionary account by investing in unsuitable securities that underperformed the S&P 500.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Michael Fisher (Fisher), currently associated with Nylife Securities LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Fisher 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 $24,140.51 on October 06, 2021.

Claimant alleges that she was misled into purchasing an unsuitable investment in November 2017 andseeks the return of surrender charges, fees and market losses plus punitive damages and attorney fees.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker William Benjamin Herritage (Herritage), currently associated with Cetera Advisors LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Herritage 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 $150,000.00 on October 13, 2021.

CUSTOMERS ALLEGE UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS, MISREPRESENTATIONS, OMISSION OF MATERIAL FACT AND FAILURE TO CONDUCT PROPER DUE DILIGENCE IN REGARDS TO TRANSACTIONS IN A NON-TRADED REIT.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Ted Candella (Candella), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Candella 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 $1,600,000.00 on October 08, 2021.

The customer alleges unsuitable investment advice and a failure to advise on the unforeseen tax consequences of selling stocks.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Ron Phillips (Phillips), currently associated with Morgan Stanley, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Phillips 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 $250,000.00 on October 14, 2021.

Claimant alleged that Respondents mismanaged his discretionary account by investing in unsuitable securities that underperformed the S&P 500

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