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There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Joel Johnson in Firm Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated

July 1, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Joel Johnson (Johnson), previously associated with Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Johnson 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 November 02, 2023.

Claimant states, “The nature of the investment products, the concentration issue, the unsuitability, heighted supervision required, and the risks associated with the illiquidity, lack of transparency, and high-commission product – disguised and misrepresented as a suitable investment strategy – were all on Respondent and FA Johnson. But for their recommendations and negligent misrepresentations and omissions of material facts, Claimant would not have incurred the unnecessary losses and damages in this case.”

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Bradley Ford in Firm Madison Avenue Securities, LLC

July 1, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Bradley Ford (Ford), currently associated with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, has at least 2 disclosable events. These events include 2 customer complaints, alleging that Ford 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 $55,000.00 on November 02, 2023.

Client filed a complaint with the State of Indiana regarding the sale of two REIT products in May of 2014, citing that the products were unsuitable.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Barry Buchholz in Firm LPL Financial LLC

July 1, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on November 06, 2023.

Customer alleges unauthorized trading

Broker Michael Citron in Vanderbilt Securities, LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

July 1, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Michael Citron (Citron), currently associated with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Citron 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 $200,000.00 on October 31, 2023.

Client alleges FA improperly followed client’s spouse’s instructions to withdraw funds from client’s individual account when spouse was not authorized to give such.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Thomas Bates in Firm Cambridge Investment Research, INC.

July 1, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Thomas Bates (Bates), currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Bates 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 $500,000.00 on October 31, 2023.

Statement of Claim alleges the financial professional recommended unsuitable investments. Claimant suggests the investments were misrepresented to him.

Broker Danny Strain in Cape Securities INC. Firm Has Customer Complaint

July 1, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Danny Strain (Strain), currently associated with Cape Securities INC., has at least 2 disclosable events. These events include 2 customer complaints, alleging that Strain 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 $500,000.00 on November 01, 2023.

Misrepresentation and misleading information regarding investments.

Broker Grant Krieger in Edward Jones Firm Has Customer Complaint

June 30, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Grant Krieger (Krieger), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Krieger 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 $200,000.00 on November 09, 2023.

Claimant asserts claims based on allegations the registered representative failed to disclose he was going to sell equity positions resulting in long-term capital gains.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Clarisse Tur in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

June 30, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Clarisse Tur (Tur), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Tur recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on November 09, 2023.

The customer alleges unauthorized trading in account in May 2023.

Broker Tony Tolene in Infinity Financial Services Firm Has Customer Complaint

June 30, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Tony Tolene (Tolene), currently associated with Infinity Financial Services, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Tolene 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 $5,000.00 on November 10, 2023.

A consumer initiated complaint was filed against Tony Tolene by one of Tony Tolene’s sisters on behalf of Tony Tolene’s Mother. The consumer initiated complaint details several allegations including allegations that Tony Tolene stole from his mother, father, and brother by withdrawing funds without their permission. The allegations also state that Tony persuaded a client to buy a home for Tony.

Broker Kristopher Vanesko in Nylife Securities LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

June 30, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on November 07, 2023.

Customer alleges the Variable Annuity policy he purchased in May 2023 has a long holding period that does not provide liquidity. He further alleges that this product does not take into consideration his age or his limited knowledge of the product.