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There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Patrick Harris in Firm Sagepoint Financial, INC.

February 18, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

Previously financial advisor Patrick Harris (Harris), previously employed by brokerage firm Sagepoint Financial, INC. has been subject to at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint. According to a BrokerCheck reports most of the recent customer complaints concern either corporate debt securities or alternative investments such as direct participation products (DPPs) like business development companies (BDCs), non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), oil & gas programs, annuities, and private placements. The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP have represented hundreds of investors who suffered losses caused by these types of high risk, low reward products.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $20,000.00 on May 04, 2021.

Misrepresentation of a BDC is alleged.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Jan Cummins in Firm Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

February 18, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on May 07, 2021.

Client alleged that he purchased a market-linked CD based on the misrepresentations of his Financial Advisor.

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

February 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on May 14, 2021.

The customer alleges a misrepresentation was made in May 2021.

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

February 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Adam Kaplan (Kaplan), previously associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Kaplan 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 $4,160.27 on May 12, 2021.

[redacted] placed a formal complaint with the sec that his adviser fees were in the 2.5-3% range with a signed agreement stating fees should be 1%

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

February 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Daniel Kaplan (Kaplan), previously associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Kaplan 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 $4,160.27 on May 12, 2021.

[redacted] placed a formal complaint with the sec that his adviser fees were in the 2.5-3% range with a signed agreement stating fees should be 1%

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Robert Armstrong in Firm Dawson James Securities, INC.

February 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Robert Armstrong (Armstrong), previously associated with Dawson James Securities, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Armstrong 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 $2,330,000.00 on May 12, 2021.

Customer claims that rep’s failure to sell shares of a sub NASDAQ security not held at rep’s clearing firm resulted in lost profits of approximately $2,000,000.00. This occurred, per the customer, during February 2021. UPDATE 8/31/22. Arbitration received by firm on 8/29/22. Customer alleges in statement of claim breach of fiduciary duty and neglicence in regards to unsold shares of HCMC.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Ryan Lurie in Firm UBS Financial Services INC.

February 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Ryan Lurie (Lurie), currently associated with UBS Financial Services INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Lurie 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 May 13, 2021.

Claimant alleges respondent recommended unsuitable investments, misrepresented or omitted material information, and failed to supervise the advisor during the time period July 2018-September 2020.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Kyle Bruns in Firm Sa Stone Wealth Management INC.

February 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Kyle Bruns (Bruns), previously associated with Sa Stone Wealth Management INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Bruns 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 May 14, 2021.

Customer alleged that a reallocation into a managed account portfolio was done without her authorization

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Charles Gore Ii in Firm LPL Financial LLC

February 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Charles Gore Ii (Gore Ii), currently associated with LPL Financial LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Gore 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 $18,000.00 on May 11, 2021.

Claimants allege that in 2014 representative recommended they invest in a Real Estate Investment Trust (‘REIT’) that was unsuitable for the their risk tolerance and also failed to advise the claimant about the REIT’s risks and commissions.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Fred Krepps in Firm D.a. Davidson & CO.

February 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on May 13, 2021.

Client was disappointed she was provided inaccurate information related to charitable gifting from her annuity. 9/8/2020 – 05/13/2021.