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Broker Richard Scheffer in Kovack Securities INC. Firm Has Customer Complaint

December 23, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 28, 2022.

Claimants allege unsuitability, overconcentration, and omissions regarding an offshore investment purchased in 2009.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Kenneth Surber in Firm Edward Jones

December 23, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Kenneth Surber (Surber), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Surber 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 $236,000.00 on March 18, 2024.

The Claimants allege the financial advisor did not adjust investments in the trust account to preserve the trust’s principal.

Broker Steven Ford in Cambridge Investment Research, INC. Firm Has Customer Complaint

December 23, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Steven Ford (Ford), previously associated with Cambridge Investment Research, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Ford 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 $26,000.00 on March 25, 2022.

Brokers are required to adhere to the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) standard of care under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which establishes a ‘best interest’ standard for broker-dealers and associated persons. This standard applies when a registered representative is providing investment advice through making recommendations customers and covers securities transaction, investment strategies, and recommendations concerning advice on opening of an account or accounts. This standard applies when a registered representative is providing investment advice through making recommendations customers and covers securities transaction, investment strategies, and recommendations concerning advice on opening of an account or accounts.

Broker John Steele in Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated Firm Has Customer Complaint

December 23, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker John Steele (Steele), previously associated with Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Steele 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 $15,000.00 on March 29, 2022.

Allegations related to sale of Index Universal Life insurance conducted as an Outside Business Activity in March 2017. “Mr. Steele recommended and provided investment advice to Plaintiff to invest his assets in large, unsuitable, and highly complex product as an investment strategy to generate retirement income.”

Broker Meryl Geissler in Vanguard Marketing Corporation Firm Has Customer Complaint

December 22, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Meryl Geissler (Geissler), currently associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Geissler 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 $65,000.00 on September 11, 2025.

Client alleged registered representative provided incorrect form to roll over his retirement plan to a new ira resulting in a loss due to funds not being invested as the client instructed.

Broker Steven Lovell in Cetera Investment Services LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

December 22, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on September 01, 2025.

Client alleged misrepresentation with respect to 1035 annuity exchange recommended to them in 2023

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker John Wilson Ii in Firm Edward Jones

December 22, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker John Wilson Ii (Wilson Ii), previously associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Wilson Ii 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 $15,000.00 on October 03, 2025.

Client gave former financial advisor $15,000.00, total in two separate payments for an investment opportunity outside of Edward Jones and was promised returns.

Broker Ryan Sherer in Emerson Equity LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

December 22, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on October 03, 2025.

Breach of Contract and warranties, promissory estoppel; consumer protection and deceptive trade practices act; violations of securities statues; negligence and gross negligence; misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation; breach of fiduciary duty; unjust enrichment; vicarious and joint and severable liability; violation of Regulation Best Interest

Broker Christine Maushardt in Cetera Investment Services LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

December 22, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Christine Maushardt (Maushardt), currently associated with Cetera Investment Services LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Maushardt 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 $40,000.00 on October 01, 2025.

Customer alleges she was sold an annuity that was not in her best interest.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Marco Oreamuno in Firm Bolton Global Capital

December 22, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Marco Oreamuno (Oreamuno), currently associated with Bolton Global Capital, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Oreamuno 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 $775,000.00 on July 07, 2025.

The client claims Mr. Oreamuno concentrated a substantial portion of their investment accounts in a speculative penny stock. They also claim a breach of fiduciary duty by both the representative and Bolton. There is also an allegation of failure to supervise.