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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Mark Kolta (Kolta), previously associated with Worden Capital Management LLC, has at least 2 disclosable events. These events include 2 customer complaints, alleging that Kolta 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 $1,500,000.00 on June 27, 2022.

Alleges overconcentration and unsuitable investment in American Realty Capital New York City (ARC NYC)

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Brent Foster (Foster), previously associated with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, has at least 2 disclosable events. These events include 2 customer complaints, alleging that Foster 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 $700,000.00 on June 28, 2022.

The Statement of Claim alleges  breach of fiduciary duty, violations of the Indiana Uniform Securities Act, and negligence. Advisor denies all allegations. Based on the Claimant’s goals and risk tolerance, Advisor had recommended to and discussed with Claimants private fund investments, which they agreed fit their plans. After discussion with the Advisor and after receiving and reviewing the offering documents, Claimants decided to invest in the private fund investments and completed and signed subscription documents for the investments. Advisor conducted extensive due diligence and continuous monitoring of the investments. In March of 2020, a fund in which Claimant was invested suspended valuations and redemptions, and later explained that it was in a dispute with a sub-advisor. The private fund has resolved its dispute with the sub-advisor in a manner that should provide a substantial recovery for investors. Mr. Foster was the Investment Advisor Representative working directly with Claimant [REDACTED].

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Tammy Higgins (Higgins), previously associated with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, has at least 2 disclosable events. These events include 2 customer complaints, alleging that Higgins 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 $29,814.00 on June 27, 2022.

The client alleged bonds purchased in the client’s accounts in January 2022 were done so without her authorization.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker James Van Meter (Van Meter), currently associated with Realta Equities, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Van Meter 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 $349,482.90 on June 29, 2022.

Client alleges that the representative recommended unsuitable investments beginning in 2020.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Christopher Watkins (Watkins), previously associated with Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Watkins 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 $5,000.00 on June 28, 2022.

The customer alleges unsuitable recommendations.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Christopher Mackenzie (Mackenzie), previously associated with Investment Planners, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Mackenzie 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 $499,000.00 on June 27, 2022.

Client attorney alleges unsuitable investment, breach of fiduciaryduty/ negligence and negligent supervision. From 2013-2016

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Jennifer Ling (Ling), previously associated with Axiom Capital Management, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Ling 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 $400,000.00 on June 30, 2022.

Suitability

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Alvin Miller (Miller), currently associated with PFS Investments INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Miller 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 $17,275.19 on June 21, 2022.

CUSTOMER ALLEGES THAT I IMPROPERLY ADVISED HER ON REDEEMING A TRUST ACCOUNT AFTER THE TRUSTEE’S DEATH.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Barbara Fox (Fox), previously associated with Suntrust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Fox 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 $27,500.00 on June 22, 2022.

Customer alleges loan was made to the advisor in the amount of 27,500, and advisor did not repay. Firm received copy of loan agreements and payments made to advisor.

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Wayne Stewart (Stewart), currently associated with Realta Equities, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Stewart 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 $50,001.00 on June 24, 2022.

Claimant alleges unsuitable recommendations, material misrepresentations, violation of fiduciary duty and fair dealing with customers, and failure to supervise.

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