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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on September 06, 2022.

Plaintiff, as personal representative of client’s estate, asserts claims based on allegations the registered representative failed to follow instructions regarding a beneficiary designation and gave inaccurate information regarding the status of the designation.

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The law offices of Gana Weinstein LLP are currently investigating claims that Broker Bernard Adair (Adair) 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 Adair was employed by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated at the time of the activity.  If you have been a victim of Adair’s alleged misconduct our firm may be able to assist you in recovering funds.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on September 06, 2022.

The court-appointed guardian of the customer alleges misappropriation of funds from 2017 through 2019, misrepresentations, unsuitable investment strategy and facilitated transactions which were not in the best interest of the customer.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Craig Carson (Carson), previously associated with Intervest International Equities Corporation, has at least 5 disclosable events. These events include 5 customer complaints, alleging that Carson 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 $922,349.00 on September 06, 2022.

Claimant alleges violations of state and federal securities acts, breach of fiduciary duties and negligence, constructive fraud, breach of contract and failure to supervise.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Justin Deutschmann (Deutschmann), currently associated with Moloney Securities Co., INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Deutschmann 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 04, 2022.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Joseph Pietrafitta (Pietrafitta), currently associated with Td Private Client Wealth LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Pietrafitta 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 $600,000.00 on September 14, 2022.

Customer complained about performance of the investment portfolio and alleged various\, claims against TDPCW. Representative was not a named party. TDPCW denied all\, allegations and settled the matter without admitting any liability or wrong doing.

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on September 13, 2022.

The arbitration alleges that GWG L Bonds were misrepresented to the client and not suitable for the clients investment objectives.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Ryan Lansford (Lansford), currently associated with Allstate Financial Services, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Lansford 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 $60,000.00 on October 06, 2022.

Customer claims the RR made a poor recommendation to liquidate his variable annuity resulting in tax consequences that he did not fully anticipate due to receiving inaccurate cost basis information. The liquidation of the variable annuity was processed as of 12/4/2021.

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on October 07, 2022.

Customer complained that an order to sell securities was not executed resulting in losses. (10/4/2022-10/7/2022)

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Jeffrey Shanine (Shanine), currently associated with Osaic Wealth, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Shanine 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 September 12, 2022.

Client alleges he did not sign a form granting financial professional discretionary authority, and thus any trades executed were unauthorized.

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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Graham Jepsen (Jepsen), currently associated with LPL Financial LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Jepsen 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 $35,000.00 on September 13, 2022.

Clients allege options were not properly established causing an increase in the expected captial gains.

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