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There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker David Levinson in Firm American Trust Investment Services, INC.

March 6, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker David Levinson (Levinson), currently associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Levinson 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 $400,000.00 on December 04, 2025.

Customer alleges that between 2019 and 2025, the representative recommended unsuitable alternative investments, including three Delaware Statutory Trusts and MacKenzie Realty Capital, and made misrepresentations regarding risk, performance, and income expectations. The Statement of Claim asserts negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligent supervision, alleging losses of approximately $400,000 plus additional damages.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Scot Barringer in Firm American Trust Investment Services, INC.

March 4, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Scot Barringer (Barringer), previously associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Barringer 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 $99,000.00 on December 30, 2025.

From April 2017 to November 2018 the customer alleges that their investment in GWG L Bonds was unsuitable for their investment profile and that material risks were misrepresented or omitted, resulting in losses following GWG\\u2019s bankruptcy. The arbitration is pending and will be updated as required.

Broker David Geake in American Trust Investment Services, INC. Firm Has Customer Complaint

February 10, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker David Geake (Geake), previously associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Geake 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 $162,000.00 on June 20, 2025.

Claimants [REDACTED] & [REDACTED} and [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] allege that during May through August 2021, David Geake misrepresented the risk of MCloud stock, resulting in losses totaling $162,000. Among the allegations are breach of written contract pursuant to the customer agreements; breach of fiduciary duty of failing to act in Claimants’ best interests, to deal fairly and honestly with the Claimants, to observe fair business practices and equitable principles of trade as embodied in the standards of the securities industry, FINRA Rules, and Respondent’s own internal policies, to make only suitable investments and not to knowingly or negligently make material misrepresentations and omissions to Claimants; failure to supervise by neglecting its duty to properly supervise and control its agents pursuant, but not limited, to Section 20(a) of the 1934 Securities and Exchange Act, FINRA Rule 3111, and Section 342 of the NYSE Rules; negligence and gross negligence; misrepresentations and omissions, violation of FINRA Rules, violation of the federal securities laws, and violation of the Best Interest Obligations (Reg B1).

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Austin Dutton in Firm American Trust Investment Services, INC.

February 8, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Austin Dutton (Dutton), previously associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Dutton 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 $500,000.00 on November 24, 2025.

Breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, failure to supervise, negligence, misrepresentation, violation of federal securities laws, and violation of reg bi.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Alan Rodriguez in Firm American Trust Investment Services, INC.

February 2, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Alan Rodriguez (Rodriguez), currently associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Rodriguez 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 $25,000.00 on July 10, 2021.

Breach of fiduciary duty; Breach of Contract and Negligence; Failure to Supervise

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker David Levinson in Firm American Trust Investment Services, INC.

January 4, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker David Levinson (Levinson), currently associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Levinson 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 $400,000.00 on November 13, 2025.

Customer alleges that between 2019 and 2025, the representative recommended unsuitable alternative investments, including three Delaware Statutory Trusts and MacKenzie Realty Capital, and made misrepresentations regarding risk, performance, and income expectations. The Statement of Claim asserts negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligent supervision, alleging losses of approximately $400,000 plus additional damages.

Broker Brittany Slater Gautreau in American Trust Investment Services, INC. Firm Has Customer Complaint

November 22, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Brittany Slater Gautreau (Slater Gautreau), previously associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Slater Gautreau 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 $100,000.00 on September 15, 2025.

Breach of contract; Breach of fiduciary duty; Professional negligence; Fraudulent concealment; Negligent misrepresentation. The complaint alleges that, around October 2024, the defendant provided advice regarding IRA distributions to fund a property purchase, resulting in unexpected taxes and penalties on a $253,000 distribution.

Broker Justin Singletary in American Trust Investment Services, INC. Firm Has Customer Complaint

November 5, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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.

Broker Brittany Slater Gautreau in American Trust Investment Services, INC. Firm Has Customer Complaint

November 5, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Brittany Slater Gautreau (Slater Gautreau), previously associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Slater Gautreau 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 $50,000.00 on October 05, 2022.

Breach of Contract; Violation of Washington State securities statutes; Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Suitability

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Austin Dutton in Firm American Trust Investment Services, INC.

October 28, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Austin Dutton (Dutton), previously associated with American Trust Investment Services, INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Dutton 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 $50,001.00 on September 04, 2025.

Breach of contract; breach of fiduciary duty; negligence; misrepresentations/omissions; failure to supervise; and violations of state, federal and industry laws, rules and regulations.